Med gas oxygen demo

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Med gas oxygen demo

Author: jklsr55 (MT)

I am running a large remodel and have to demo and cap one med gas Oxygen outlet. I was certified for years but let it lapse as I never used it. What is the proper procedure to preform this little project. And please spare me all the sanctimonious "get a licensed installer" bilge. I get the fact that I'm skirting the rules. I just want to do it and be safe. If I just braze a cap on the end will I be ok? Suggestions?

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Author: packy (MA) propress [www.viega.us]
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Author: bernabeu (SC) use 15% silver / NO FLUX / copper tube-copper cap I assume you actually know the ropes ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Re: Med gas oxygen demo
Author: hj (AZ) i assume you know how to purge the line before applying a torch to it.
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Re: Med gas oxygen demo
Author: jklsr55 (MT) Is Pro Press sanitary enough to use in this instance?
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Re: Med gas oxygen demo
Author: KCRoto (MO) Per the Viega website: Suitable for: Acetylene Ammonia Argon Butane Carbon dioxide Chilled water Compressed air Cooling water Diesel fuel Ethanol Fire protection Fuel oil Gray water Hydrogen Hydronic heating Kerosene Low-pressure steam Lube oil Natural gas Nitrogen Oxygen Potable water Propane Vacuum
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Re: Med gas oxygen demo
Author: hj (AZ) Being suitable for oxygen, does not always mean it is suitable for "medical grade" oxygen.
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Author: bernabeu (SC) after oxygen is CONFIRMED tight shut-down insert a 1/4" plastic tube as far as you can after your 'cut' and purge line with nitrogen before BRAZING the cap with 15% silver alloy ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638 Edited 1 times.
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Re: Med gas oxygen demo
Author: Tomsplbg (IL) HJ is right, pro press is not allowed for med gas applications. The reason is bacteria can form around the O-ring. You must purge & braze.
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