Can propane be used in my cutting torch?
Yes - but here are a few facts you might want to consider:
- Some have chosen to use propane for cutting light weight steel, most professionals find that the cutting tip temperature is considerably lower than commercial cutting gases and therefore undesirable .
- Some have found that preheating the steel with another large BTU capacity torch helps.
- Beware! Never attempt to cut open a used propane tank. Even an empty tank can be extremely dangerous when cut open with a torch.

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