Bulk supply for hothead

[★★Terri★★]

Hi I have a hot head torch but am getting frustrated as the gas keeps cutting out due to the pressure dropping.  It always happens just before I finish the bead and by the time I get it lit again the bead has cooled and shatters if I try reheating it, even with lots of flashing before putting back in the flame.

Can anyone advise me of what I will need to buy/acquire to use a bulk supply instead?  Would I be able to use butune gas or must I use propane?  Do I need a regulator and/or something to control the pressure?

I am new to lampworking and really want to get to grips with it - but this is just doing my head in.

I have tried keeping the Mapp cylinder warm with hot cloths and warm water, but eventually it still goes out.

Terri

[jammie]

Hi Terri. Moving to bulk is way the best thing. If you do a search on the forum you will find all sorts of posts for bulk set up.
You will need, an adapter for a hot head torch, a regulator flashback arrestor and hoses and porpane gas. If you have a look on  http://www.tuffnellglass.com/contents/en-uk/d28.html here you will find everything you need except the gas, but you can source everything seperately if you want. I went to Martin as I had some bits but not others and he was really helpful.
 

[Krysia@No98]

Martin is really helpful.  He has the stuff all connected too, so you just need to screw it on. (which is great peace of mind if your like me and a weed  )

You need Propane, butane burns dirty and will fog your transparents and bubble you clear at best or put soot marks in it.

[Redhotsal]

Is it possible to put some form of sticky post on here for this, as it seems to get asked all the time?

[★★Terri★★]

Thank you for your answers - I will get onto Tufnells immediately (well in the morning)

Terri