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andrewNZ

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#240391 5-Sep-2018 20:47
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We all probably heard about the shed explosion that killed a guy recently.
The cause of it turns out to be almost unbelievable.
Oxy acetylene, under pressure, in the same (LPG) bottle.

Please folks, if you see someone doing something dangerous, STOP THEM.


WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/fatal-explosion-when-i-turned-around-shed-was-flat

Edit: added graphic content warning. Apologies to anyone caught off guard.

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Mike61
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  #2084662 6-Sep-2018 06:15
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The story I read said his father in law taught him to weld and he was employed full time as a welder. Didnt sound like he had done a apprenticeship or training at a tech. He may have only done mig or tig and been self taught on gas welding.

While it was a stupid thing to do I feel ignorance played a large part in it. Wouldn't be surprised if he got the idea off the internet somewhere.

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