UNDERWATER WELDING TIPS AND TRICKS
Underwater welding is usually done for materials that are primarily used and mainly created to withstand aquatic contact. And now, in doing this specific task or job and if you are inclined into doing this, there are different and various techniques that will surely be of help in doing underwater welding. The following tips are a must and should be observe.
GET IDEAS ABOUT THE JOB
In every job, being efficient means that you really know what you should do and know what you are into. The same is true with underwater welding. Underwater welding doesn’t entirely mean that you will truly be submerging into the deeps of the ocean and be fully exposed to water. You may be doing underwater welding in a specially closed constructed pressure such as pipe within pipes and others.
KNOW WHAT ARE TO WELD
After knowing the environment and the working space you will be in, the second thing you must consider
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Flash arrestors are devices special created to stop the reverse flow of the gas or flame from running back to equipment to prevent the equipment from exploding. Flash arrestor is somewhat like of that things used in LPG’s at home. Always bear in mind that there is a present pressure caused by water in doing underwater welding, so having flash arrestor in place helps you to be safe and do the job well.
ACETYLENE SHOULD NEVER BE USED UNDERWATER IF PSI EXCEEDS 15
Acetylene is very unstable underwater at a pressure of 15 pounds per square inch (PSI). Using acetylene at this pressure level could greatly cause to explosion.
Underwater welding is a dangerous job so if you are thinking or contemplating into going to do the job this tips are to be keenly observe. There is always a saying says that “Prevention is better than cure”. Always bear in mind that this tips and tricks are dependent to the welding nature but are generally