Trevor Baird

Oxygen and acetylene hose fittings are deliberately non-interchangeable — it's a safeguard against cross-connecting an oxidiser and a fuel gas, not an arbitrary standard. A practical look at industrial hose selection and inspection.

Plasma cutting draws air in bursts, not a steady stream — which changes how you should size a compressor. Here's what actually matters for compressed air in a fabrication shop.

Red or blue? Oxygen or acetylene? If your hose colours are drifting, it's time for a walk-through. Full breakdown of what to check ⬇️