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More than 20 years' experience in hose field.
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More than 20 years' experience in hose field.
"The colors of the hoses used during welding are extremely important, and not just for show. It is critical that you not only know the colors of these elements but why they are assigned the colors they have."
What color is the oxygen hose when operating welding? Oxygen will be in green hose. However, this may differ based on the country you live in and may not match the color of the supply tank.
Color codes are incredibly important when welding. When you know how to identify the gases you're using based on the color of the hose, you can remain as safe as possible when welding.
You must be aware of the standards where you’re welding, however, as some rules are quite variable, They can change based on the type of welding you’re doing and whether you’re identifying the gas based on the hose or tank color. Below are some guidelines on how to identify the types of welding gases by the hose color.
Meaning of Hose Colors in Welding?
The colors of the hoses used during welding are extremely important, and not just for show. It is critical that you not only know the colors of these elements but why they are assigned the colors they have. This is important not only for ensuring proper completion of the job but in maintaining your safety when working.
There are many different techniques in welding, each requiring different tools to make the job progress correctly. In addition to these varying tools, every welding technique requires a special gas as well.
Some of the most commonly used gases in the U.S. include acetylene and propane. These are used as fuel, and therefore must be differentiated from the oxygen supply (which would be green) by the color red.
Identifying Welding Hoses
The hoses for welding gases are typically sold in pairs – one for fuel gases and one for oxygen. At times, they may be designed with the added benefit of them being attached.
Presumably, this is to aid users in the organization of their welding equipment. Although it will certainly help you, you must still keep these pieces of equipment separate. Knowing the color by which to identify your gas will help you do that.
Welding Hose Color | Gas |
Red | Fuel Gas |
Green | Oxygen |
| Black | Inert (Shielding) |
Knowing how to identify your welding hoses is critical to keeping yourself and your workpiece safe from harm. Their physical separation is critically important since it will prevent the two (or more) substances from mixing. For this reason, you must ensure that the proper gas is connected to the appropriate hose.
Peter Yang
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