December 12, 2003, Newsletter Issue #161: Safety with Raku

Tip of the Week

Turning off the gas
Always turn off gas at the cylinder to empty the pope of gas; guard the pipe to prevent the possibility of burning matter dropping onto it.

Using LPG
When using liquefied petroleum gas, thoroughly acquaint yourself with the suppliers’ recommendations on storage and use.

Water plunging
Don’t drop enclosed or narrow-necked forms abruptly into water, they will explode.

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