Oxygen Concentrator set up with Torches vs tanks

Very good video and outstanding choice of Smith (now owned by Miller) equipment. If someone lucks out and scores a concentrator with the pump for refilling medical oxygen cylinders they can do that too and have a very portable setup for demos or whatever. The Handi-Heet is also an excellent torch for joining copper pipe so you can repair and modify your plumbing for very little money if you're so inclined. Jewelry work is the most precise torch work. Compared to that ordinary torch soldering, brazing and gas welding are easy to learn.

Oh Leslie, I’ve been looking for you and your knowledge! I’ve taken gold and silver smithing classes, but I hesitated setting up torches at home. These videos are perfect! I’m glad I kept looking at YouTube so that I found you!

I had an epiphany the other day because I wanted oxy for a torch set up but didn’t want tanks and Lo and behold you have a WHOLE VIDEO ON EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED! Thank you!! Oxygen concentrator setup is brilliant, and you simplified it for everyone.

Thank you! The timing for finding this video was perfect as I just bought a used O2 concentrator for $100 and a disposable propane tank. Because my new studio is adjacent to my living area I wanted to get rid of the tanks. I've been using a creme brule torch but that's a pain! I've been hesitant to set up the new system but now I'm confident that it's simple and I can do it safely. Goodby BBQ fuel tank and O2 tank. I'm so grateful for you and all the knowledge you share!!

Thank you so much for this info! I have a glass torch on a 5 lpm oxygen concentrator and it's hooked up like something from Mr. Wizard's lab 'cause I couldn't get the right fittings...now I know what to ask for!!! Love your videos and can't wait to take one of your online classes!

Thank you so much for this video. I just got home with an oxygen concentrator that I purchased on Craigslist with less than 700 hours on it. I didn't know if there would be anything on Youtube about using an oxygen concentrator and your video was everything I needed. Really excellent instruction!

Thank you so much for posting this. Extremely helpful, best and most straightforward and detailed information I've found and I've been looking for awhile

Thank you so much! I have a Smith Little and have used it for many years with oxy acetylene. Recently inherited a brand new large oxygen concentrator from my brother who passed away and didn't know how to incorporate the Smith with it - thank you thank you for the lesson - changed everything for me.

Hi Leslie, I just found 4 of those Everflo units by a dumpster today at a Medical oxygen supply company. They cut the power cords off. My plan is to put a power cord on one and see what happens. I've already opened it up and plan to fix it if it needs repair. I have a welding shop here in my garage and had no idea about these oxygen generators. How cool! I love your video by the way!

I just discovered your videos and in the nick of time! I watched this video yesterday and looked on Craigslist, found an Oxygen concentrator for $195 and bought it today! Next step is to purchase the Smith Little Torch, propane tank and all the other needed items. Thank you for your video and I am a new subscriber!

Thanks Leslie. Great on concentrator. Just bought one from Rio and now I know how to set it up!!!!

Fantastic video! Thanks so much for putting in the time to teach us all your knowledge. I know just how time consuming it can be editing videos like this so I really appreciate it!!

You always use two wrenches when tightening fittings; one to do the tightening, the other placed on the stationary fitting as a "hold-back" . Otherwise you are going to loosen or strip adjacent connections --- and get a flashback arrestor on the propane and acetylene. I've heard the concentrator does not need an arrestor, but the oxygen tank need one too.

Great information, Leslie! I'm a beginner and appreciate this video very much! Thank you!!!

thanks mrs Leslie. a lot easier to handle the concentrator rather than the oxigen cylinder.

Unbelievable, she gives clear instructions , all the detail and people still ask "what size was that fitting "...

Thanks! I've been wanting to convert to an oxygen concentrator and this really helps!

Leslie, thanks so much for this great video! You've de-mystified so much for me. I've been using a kitchen torch and have been wanting to step up as it is limited. You've offered some concrete information to help guide my decision making. And Cyberweld is awesome! Thanks again

I started using an oxygen concentrator for welding and was wondering why more people were not doing it. ”It never occurred to me ” was the answer I got most often. Once the units have run through their useful life as medical equipment I think this is a great use for what would otherwise end up in the landfills. The alarm was meant for alerting people that their hose had a kink or for some reason was restricting the flow. So the alarm will start beeping if you adjust the flow to a low flow, but you have to have a flame that might be too big for your work with the flow that keeps the alarm from going off. What to do? Install a T junction with a needle valve where the needle valve releases the extra oxygen into the room. It can then let the concentrator operate at a higher flow rate (which is actually easier on the equipment and will prolong it's lifespan as well as stopping the alarm) while using a smaller amount at the torch tip, allowing some of the smallest torch tips to be steady. Nice job on the explanation! Finally found someone else who is going tankless.

Such a great video and great information. Thanks so much for the detailed posting. For those of you that don't have an Airgas dealer near you, I ordered the following parts from Amazon and they worked great for hooking up my Smith Little Torch to the concentrator: Fomey 60332 Hose Coupler Set & Forney 60326 Hose Repair Kit. Between those 2 - you'll have everything you need. Hope this helps someone else.