UK/Australian oxy-acetylene gear compatibility

[Nos4r2]

Don't suppose any of you guys in Oz happen to know if UK regulators are compatible with Australian bottles do you? A friend is moving out to Oz soon and wants to know if he can take his gear (minus the bottles).

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: UK/Australian oxy-acetylene gear compatibility

As far as I know, regulators etc for oxy/acet are universal. <br /><br />If they are not, kits are very cheap over here.<br />I just replaced my gauge/regulator/hose set for about $100.00. The airline baggage charge would probably come close to that.<br /><br />If you want to investigate it any further, I'll give you some common aussies brands to google.<br /><br />BTW, bottles cannot be purchased over here, rentals only (but they are very cheap to rent).<br /><br />Aldo

 

[Boomyal]

Re: UK/Australian oxy-acetylene gear compatibility

Originally posted by Dunaruna:<br /> BTW, bottles cannot be purchased over here, rentals only (but they are very cheap to rent).<br />

Eh! They don't trust you Aussies with Acetylene bottles either, huh?

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: UK/Australian oxy-acetylene gear compatibility

Well, what I said is not 100% correct. We can buy, but most chemical/gas companies will only refill their own bottles - so we rent their bottles. It's more of a commercial ripoff than a law. <br /><br />Aldo

 

[Nos4r2]

Re: UK/Australian oxy-acetylene gear compatibility

Cheers guys!