Things You'll Need:
- Crescent wrench
- Large plastic tub with lid
- Small plastic storage container with drawers
- Ratcheting strap
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Step 1
Turn off both the oxygen and acetylene bottles. Bleed the lines by opening the valves on the cutting torch head after the bottles have been turned off.
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Step 2
Keep the valves open until you do not hear gas escaping any more, then close the valves.
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Step 3
Close the valves on the cutting torch head.
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Step 4
Remove the hoses and gauges from the tanks using your crescent wrench. Remove the gauges from the hoses with your crescent wrench.
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Step 5
Disconnect the torch head from the opposite end of the hoses using your crescent wrench.
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Step 6
Place your cutting torch hoses in the large plastic storage container, and put the lid on. Store the container in an area that stays generally between 55 degrees and 75 degrees F with moderate to low humidity. This will keep your hoses from drying out over time.
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Step 7
Place your gauges and torch head in the small plastic storage container. Use the drawers for storing your gauges. You may want to line the bottom of the drawers with foam or fabric to keep your cutting torch gauges from getting damaged. Store the torch head in a larger compartment in the container. If necessary, disassemble the head using the crescent wrench.
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Step 8
Place your oxygen and acetylene bottles up against a wall (or upright but secured well) in an area that does not get overly hot. Secure your ratcheting strap on each side of the bottles and tighten into place. Place your gas bottle caps (if you have them) on your bottles. This will keep your bottles from falling over.
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Step 9
Check the condition of your hoses periodically if you do not use your torch very often, and replace at the first signs of cracking or drying out.
