# Torch Safety ~ Please Read

**URL:** <https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/torch-safety-please-read/7565>\
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**Created:** [May 19, 2026, 4:21am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/torch-safety-please-read/7565 "2026-05-19T04:21:35Z")\
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**Author:** ![Heather](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/user_avatar/talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/heather/32/1055_2.png) [@Heather](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/u/Heather)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 4:21am UTC](https://talk.lansingmakersnetwork.org/t/torch-safety-please-read/7565/1 "2026-05-19T04:21:36Z")

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A gentle reminder: Please remember to drain the torch hoses after you turn the torches off. Draining the gas &/or oxygen from the hoses helps to preserve the life of the hoses. Once you’ve drained the hoses, please remember to disengage the pressure by loosing the \*brass regulator knob that controls the tank pressure.

Recently, the Little Smith torch, farthest from the wall, had its knob fulling tightened so much that it was stuck. I & another person could not loosen the knob, at all. It took a lot of strength & force for another person to loosen it for me. This means the pressure was fully engaged at an extremely high & dangerous level. A pressure level that we should not set & run the tanks at.

Safety is important: Please refer to the torch SOP binder, if you’re unsure of something. It’s kept on-top of the tall wooden rolling cabinet between the pegboard tool stand & the hydraulic press. You’re also welcome to message me w/ any questions or concerns about using the torches. We can schedule a time to do a refresher, if it would help. If you haven’t had a checkout on the torches, please request one so I or someone else, who gives torch checkouts, can give you one.

Thank you ~ Heather

\*Below is a photo of the brass regulator knob I’m referring to. The photo was taken after the pressure was released + everything checked & inspected to make sure all was working correctly.

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