Saw this on the FordBarn, it apparently isn't "new" but I'd never heard of it. Scary!!

DEFECT

 

Yeow...glad I don't use this product!

 

Thanks
I do use this product.I had a tank start a fire at the area mentioned as I was using it..Tossed it to the ground and put out the fire...Thought It was operator error...still could have been,but good to know about other problems
Mark

 

Wow! I only use their propane torch. Any issue with it????

 

Read this guy's story. TANK cracked, just as in the prior post link.

http://www.yotatech.com/f2/remove-to...gas-now-55763/

Guess I'm not taking the mapp gas under the house when I add that copper line....back to propane.

 

Thanks for that, good reminder to go and check mine...

 

i have three of these setups. knocked the one over and it ruptured. lucky the tank was empty. have always unscrewed the head since. some times the valve on the tank dont shut off. so dont smoke when removing head. after seeing this i feel lucky

 

None reported, but the cylinders are virtually the same.

 

Most pro plumbers wouldn't touch those things. They use a prestolite type acetylene gas torch.

 

On a sidenote, there's a thread on the HAMB about the shortage of acetylene. Food for thought. Just when my tank is running out, too.

 

MAPP gas is no longer produced.
These type of cylinders are still in use with other gases.
ANY cylinder under pressure is dangerous especially those with flammable/combustible materials.
Reusable pressure vessels require periodic tests for integrity.
BE SAFE