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Now that'll be perfect the next time I have to run 24-inch pipe{!} ;-)

One more question TW...Is the snow that deep to cover all the shop windows, or did you guys just fool us by shoveling a little to make it look that way?

I think you are seeing the reflection of the other 4 of those torches. The windows actually open up into another shop. The building the picture was taken in was built onto the side of the original building.

TW

I bent 6" sch 40 , sort of like wrestling an aligator when hot, muddy ditch and all....but i'm happy 'cause i've a new toy!

TW, is a gas torch of that size still called a "rosebud"?

{Forgive me—I was joking about the shop windows and snow.}

Try using your EMT/GRC bender up to 1".
On larger PVC, use prebent (we've got a supplier with a 1/2 hr leadtime) or factory pieces w/couplings.
Those "torch jobs"; even the ones that look the best...won't usually mandrel...S

Good point Scott. I never heat utility runs. with any PVC heater!

BJ, I don't know for sure, we just call them the "big torches". They are pretty spectacular to light. 8-10 feet of this yellow flame, until you get the oxygen wound into them. We have two 1000 gallon propane tanks in the back to feed these things. They have to be that big in order to be able to evaporate propane fast enough and not freeze.

TW

TW — Hank Hill over at Strickland Propane in Arlen, Texas would like you to know that he prays daily for you, your fellow tradesmen and your family.




[This message has been edited by Bjarney (edited 10-19-2002).]

BJ, well thanks, I appreciate that. This is a great job to be in if you are fascinated by fire
TW