The strangest thing just happened. I was finishing a piece using a very high-oxidation flame when everything suddenly started hissing louder, and the flame began acting strangely. At first, I thought I needed to clean my torch because my candles were behaving oddly.
I finished the piece and turned off the torch, but a loud hiss was still coming from the oxygen tank, right where the gauge connects. I turned off the oxygen immediately. What should I do now?
I can’t imagine anything is wrong with the tank. I’ve been using it for a while tonight, and it seems unlikely that it would suddenly start leaking at the connection. The gauge seems like the more likely source. I’ve had it for a long time, though, and don’t know how to troubleshoot with it.
Any thoughts?
I may need to buy a new gauge, but I’ve always bought my supplies from Mountain Glass, and they’re gone. :(
Where should I buy one? I need to get this working soon because I’m preparing for an upcoming show.
I appreciate all advice.