From time to time, Afrox is made aware of incidents with Gas
Welding Equipment that could easily be avoided by following the correct leak
checking and maintenance procedures. Herewith a few guidelines designed to ensure
the safe use of Gas Equipment, we also recommend that you follow the
manufacturer's guidelines for the Gas Equipment in use.
At Afrox, Safety is our number One priority, and as such, we post this
reminder to our Gas Equipment users to reinforce the importance of properly
leak checking and maintaining Gas Equipment.
ALWAYS leak test equipment before use :
Get in the habit of conducting a system pressure
test – observe the regulator gauges for one minute. If the pressure drops there
is a leak
Test for leaks by using a suitable leak testing
solution. Spray this on all connections and joints and see if bubbling occurs
If a system pressure test indicates there is a
leak, but the leak isn’t found then isolate and check each component separately
starting with the regulators and moving down to hoses, and then hand assemblies
– until the leak is found
Regularly check and maintain your equipment for
safety
Below is a guideline that will help you keep your equipment
in safe working order;
REGULATORS, HOSES and HAND ASSEMBLIES and FLASHBACK
ARRESTORS – visually inspect the condition of all equipment weekly or before
each use and check for any loose fittings at the same time. Function-test these
items every 6 months (Flashback arrestors should be flow and functioned tested
yearly). Replace items according to the manufacturer’s recommendation or within
5 years of manufacture.