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Can I use an acetylene style welding tip with LP gas for brazing or soldering?

April 26, 2017acetylene brazing Gas Lp soldering style tip welding

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Can I use an acetylene style welding tip with LP gas for brazing or soldering?

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LP gases may be used with an acetylene style welding tip, however the flame size will be diminished. Also, the flames are somewhat more difficult to ignite, stabilize and adjust. To achieve similar brazing results when switching to LP gas it may be necessary to go to a larger tip.