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Re: Fires in Regulators on Portable Oxygen Bottles
Posted by: MIKE (IP Logged)
Date: July 14, 2007 12:00PM
Oxygen is very reactive. Pure oxygen, at high pressure, such as you suggest from a cylinder, can react violently with common materials such as oil and grease. Again, the oxygen is not burning, the grease is just like the tubing. What is your point? I don't understand your arguement though I am happy to be educated. Why would you even suggest someone do such an experiment when you know the outcome?
Many codes dictate that Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high, having a fire resistance rating of at least 1/2 hour.
Mike Carlson, CFI, CFEI, CVFI, CATI, CPP,
Chicago, Il
Many codes dictate that Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high, having a fire resistance rating of at least 1/2 hour.
Mike Carlson, CFI, CFEI, CVFI, CATI, CPP,
Chicago, Il
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