How should oxygen and acetylene cylinders be stored to prevent explosive mixtures?

Oxygen and acetylene cylinders should be stored in separate areas to prevent explosive mixtures due to the potentially hazardous nature of these gases. When mixed, oxygen and acetylene can create a highly flammable mixture that could ignite easily and lead to explosions. By keeping the cylinders in different locations, the risk of accidental release or mixing is significantly reduced.

Moreover, storing them separately ensures that if one cylinder were to leak, the other one would not be impacted. Different storage practices help maintain a safe environment and comply with safety regulations regarding gas cylinder storage.

While options like being equipped with different thread connectors can help prevent incorrect connections and the necessity of regular hydro-testing ensures the integrity of the cylinders, neither specifically addresses the critical requirement of keeping these gases separated to mitigate explosive risks. Storing them outside is also a good practice for ventilation and safety, but it doesn’t address the need for physical separation in the event of a leak or incident.