{"title":"FLASHBACK ARRESTORS","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Flashback arrestor is essentially a non return valve incorporating a flame arrestor that cools any ignition to extinguish it. The fitting of resettable or in line automatic flashback arrestors to oxygen \u0026amp; fuel gas equipment when mixing the two gases is essential to prevent blow back from gas cylinders and protect workers and equipment from damage or explosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn late 2014, under the Acetylene Safety Regulations a new mandatory requirement to use flashback arrestors was introduced. The concern was that not all welding operators were fitting arrestors and that by fitting them, it was reasonable practical control of risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a flashback arrestor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a flammable combination of gas and oxygen is used in a gas line upstream for welding, cutting, heating, or other types of hot work, there is a possibility that a flashback flame may be directed back down the gas line. This can result in serious injury, so it is important for gas welding operatives to be protected by a high quality flashback arrestor. The standard flashback arrestor is a small metal tube with an element which rapidly cools any flames which travel back through the gas line. It also contains a pressure or heat actuated cut off component, so that hose leaks can be identified and dealt with immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should you inspect \u0026amp; change a flashback arrestors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf used for industrial or heavy duty hot work operations, flashback arrestors must be inspected for wear and tear at least once every year. Plus, no matter what their condition, these safety devices should be replaced once every five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn line with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterindustrial.co.uk\/page\/cp7-gas-testing\"\u003eBCGA code of practice CP7\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterindustrial.co.uk\/welding-equipment\/gas-welding-equipment\/gas-welding-regulators\"\u003egas welding regulators\u003c\/a\u003e must also be changed every five years, whilst \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterindustrial.co.uk\/welding-equipment\/gas-welding-equipment\/gas-welding-torches\"\u003egas welding torches\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fosterindustrial.co.uk\/welding-equipment\/gas-welding-equipment\/gas-welding-hose\"\u003ewelding hoses\u003c\/a\u003e must be inspected for safety, condition \u0026amp; operability annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich type of flashback arrestor should you use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from resettable flashback or non-resettable arrestors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto type in line non-resettable arrestors are fairly basic devices which eradicate dangerous flashback on contact \u0026amp; must be replaced once there has been an incident.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResettable flashback arrestors come with a greater capacity for protection. They will shut down all connected hot work operations in an instant, so that faults and hazards can be identified and removed. More suitable for high gas flow industrial applications. They can then be reset once the inner sleeve has been recalibrated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA resettable arrestor is able to automatically shut down the gas supply following a flashback. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oxygen-flashback-arrestor","title":"Weldgas Oxygen Flashback Arrestor- Auto RH","description":"\u003cp class=\"large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeldgas auto Flashback Arrestor for Oxygen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSits at the downstream end of hoses instead of a hose check valve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor high flow oxy\/fuel cutting and welding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill withstand a series of minor flashbacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeldgas flashback RF53N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIN EN ISO 5175-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foster Industrial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52833693925707,"sku":"43306","price":26.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/6994\/7723\/files\/custom_dimensions_800x800_px_-43306.jpg?v=1752148831"},{"product_id":"fuel-flashback-arrestor","title":"Weldgas Fuel Gas Flashback Arrestor -Auto LH","description":"\u003cp class=\"large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeldgas auto type flashback arrestor for fuel gas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSits at the downstream end of hoses instead of a hose check valve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor high flow oxy\/fuel cutting and welding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill withstand a series of minor flashbacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeldgas flashback arrestor RF53N\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIN EN ISO 5175-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: GAS1016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foster Industrial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52833702052171,"sku":"43307","price":26.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/6994\/7723\/files\/custom_dimensions_800x800_px_1_43307.jpg?v=1752148840"},{"product_id":"esab-flashback-arrestor-oxygen","title":"Weldgas Flashback Re-settable Arrestor Oxygen","description":"\u003cp class=\"large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeldgas Super 55 resettable flashback arrestor, 100% tested by manufacturer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows easy work resumption after flashback.Fully resettable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual red mark alarm alerts operator to flashback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoids formation of explosive mixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully servicable with dirt protection feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnual inspection recommended in line within CP7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured to EN 730\/ISO 5175.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number; GAS1017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foster Industrial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52833714798923,"sku":"43308","price":94.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/6994\/7723\/files\/43308_2_1.jpg?v=1752148848"},{"product_id":"esab-flashback-arrestor-fuel","title":"Weldgas Re-settable Flashback Arrestor- Fuel","description":"\u003cp class=\"large\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeldgas Super 55 resettable flashback arrestor, suitable for acetylene \u0026amp; propane.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% tested by manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows easy work resumption after flashback.Fully resettable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual red mark alarm alerts operator to flashback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoids formation of explosive mixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully servicable with dirt protection feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnual inspection recommended in line within CP7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured to EN 730\/ISO 5175.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number; GAS1018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foster Industrial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52833720631627,"sku":"43309","price":94.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/6994\/7723\/files\/43309_1.jpg?v=1752148857"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/6994\/7723\/collections\/Flashback_Arrestors.png?v=1761915156","url":"https:\/\/fosterindustrial.myshopify.com\/collections\/flashback-arrestors.oembed","provider":"Foster Industrial","version":"1.0","type":"link"}