Abstract: A system for reclaiming carpet components such as yarn, tufting primary, binder, and secondary backing wherein the carpet is sprayed with a high velocity water spray so as to disjoint the components from one another, and thereafter, separating the secondary backing from the yarn and tufting primary. Desirably, water is removed from the disjointed carpet after spraying the carpet with high pressure water spray. This system is useful for reclaiming components of broadloom carpet and carpet tiles and cleanly and efficiently separates tie components of carpet.

Abstract: A gaseous fuel for use in heating, hardening, welding, cutting, and other working of metals comprises a mixture of about 80 to 82 per cent propane, or a propane-butane mixture, about 15 to 17 per cent propylene oxide, and about 2 to 4 per cent methanol. The fuel gas is generated from a cylinder containing the foregoing mixture under pressure, by being dispensed through a discharge tube reaching to near the bottom of the cylinder and engaging valve means for dispensing the fuel gas mixture.