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Junior Member
Registered: 12-07-02
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I’ve heard that if you poor oil or grease on a open valve of an oxygen pressurized tank it will cause a violent explosion and can shred the tank apart.

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Registered: 11-04-08
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It can cause a fire or rapid burning. It doesn't happen all of the time however.
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Registered: 05-18-09
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The oils decompose very rapidly and can catch on fire. With the addition of the extra oxygen. Well as Clint said "do you Feel lucky today"
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Registered: 11-05-09
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does the oil have to be hot for this to happen?
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