Solenoid Valves System Installation

This system enables a flameworker to have a burst
of firepower when needed the most - while heating
a point for blowing.
It does so without your having to leave one end of
the tube during a delicate maneuver just to re-adjust
the torch, and will allow you to turn the big flame off
even before starting to blow, thus saving gas and oxygen.
It will also leave the small fire as accurate as it was
before, as a bonus.

go to Timia Glass Channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/TimiaGlass
to see this system in action with a different torch.

Foot pedals of this sort are quite expensive - $400 at best.
(mechanical "gas savers" go for $350)
This system cost me roughly $130 , including quick-connectors and tubing.

PS- NEVER use ANY kind of oil or lube on Oxygen equipment, as this mixture will spontaniously explode. if you need it - ask your oxygen dealers, they have a special kind of lube for this. they might give you a little. a spoonfull goes a long way.

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[rocknrollerkev]

Have posted this on my facebook for all my glass contacts out there...Thank you, anything that makes life easier and more enjoyable is most welcome to all of us...

[catman72]

@rocknrollerkev

thanks, i'm flattered. didn't know you were interested.

yesterday i put links to your videos at

groups.yahoo.com/group/glassbl­owing_topics

of which i'm a member :-)

[acroduster]

this is a great video! I have no idea how I have not seen it until now

[catman72]

@acroduster

beats me :-) glad you like it.

it got better- i have a decent footswitch since i made it.

[gttmirage]

wow what a wonderful video... i see a foot switch in my future for 2010

[catman72]

if you still dont have one - you're gonna love it :-)

[shitcock109]

Great video buddy. I would be your best friend if you would please post some part numbers. I just orders my new two stage torch today and can't afford to buy a pedle so this would be a great option. Thanks a lot buddy.

[8541Leatherneck]

awesome video

[Mr2Grimm]

you should add part #s.... :D

ill be building one this week

[Manfromron]

Thank you for a well done tip

[olengivens]

thank you. Nice kitty.

[catman72]

i can't thank you enough :-)

it's a real upgrade in my workflow.

[TimiaGlass]

Great video! I will be directing people to it. Thanks for making it.

[catman72]

my pleasure !

it was fun to install, and works just fine.

plus it makes a nice sound,

just like the real thing :-))

[bzglass]

This video is very thorough. thanks so much for your instruction and attention to detail.