: I've been getting a lot of use out of my Mapp Gas/Oxygen torch. (I
> : think it's called a Tote Torch by Bernzomatic). It's frustrating and
> : expensive to use the 1.1 cu ft disposable Oxygen cylinders, which, of
> : course, I go through about 10 times faster than the fuel ones. Is there
> : any way to use a larger, refillable Oxygen cylinder with this setup? >
> : The torch only has metering valves w/o a regulator/gauge assembly. I
> : imagine I'd have to use a regulator on the larger tank to adjust the
> : pressure down to that of a 1.1 cu ft tank (whatever that is), and this
> : regulator would have to connect to the LH thread of metering valve on
> : the existing hose.
>
> That is not correct. The MAPP is just a valve, but the Oxygen is > regulated.
>
> I got a purchase/exchange 20 Cu Ft cylinder from our local welding/gas
> supplier, a single stage regulator, and even the fitting for adapting
> the regulator output to the Bernzomatic hose. This all cost a little
> over $100, including the first fill of the tank. I just refilled it
> for the first time - $10! So, that is 20 x the contents of the
> Bernzomatic O2 tanks, for 12% more money (assuming ~$8 for the Bernzomatic
> O2 tank). I still use the MAPP tanks, which last long enough to make
> it reasonable on cost and convenience. Just throw away the Bernzomatic
> regulator (or keep it for Sunday emergencies, when you can't get a refill
> on the large tank).
>
> I use two large hose clamps to strap the MAPP tank to the side of the O2 > tank.
>
> Jon
Hi Jon. I want to do the same thing, but can't find the adapter to go from the oxygen regulator to the bernzomatic hose. Do you know supplier? Thanks. Mike ( snipped-for-privacy@telus.net)