A friction lighter or stationary pilot flame can be used to light an oxyfuel gas torch.

A friction lighter or stationary pilot flame can be used to light an oxyfuel gas torch.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only with electric ignition
• D. Only with a torch lighter

Answer: (A)

Lighting an oxyfuel torch can be accomplished with a flame source, not just electric ignition. A friction lighter provides a ready flame you bring to the torch tip to ignite the fuel as it mixes with oxygen. A stationary pilot flame serves as a small, continuously burning ignition source near the torch; when you open the gas and oxygen, the fuel gushes into the torch tip and ignites from that pilot flame. Both methods are common and effective for starting the torch, provided you follow proper lighting procedure and safety steps.

Lighting an oxyfuel torch can be accomplished with a flame source, not just electric ignition. A friction lighter provides a ready flame you bring to the torch tip to ignite the fuel as it mixes with oxygen. A stationary pilot flame serves as a small, continuously burning ignition source near the torch; when you open the gas and oxygen, the fuel gushes into the torch tip and ignites from that pilot flame. Both methods are common and effective for starting the torch, provided you follow proper lighting procedure and safety steps.