blow torch

[hunterseye]

Anyone recommend a decent cheapish blow torch and which is the best gas to use for soldering. Need to buy one this week as i'm doing some soldering next week.Many thanks all.

 

[Koogatubac]

Bernzomatic, exact like a superfire however the flame is more direct reducing scorching

 

[hunterseye]

Thanks mate. are they widly stocked

 

[REDSAW]

i have loads but this is my favorite especially for 15mm, bit slow on 22mm though.

bernzomatic quickfire trigger start propane torch | eBay

keep looking you may get one for £15 ish

 

[Carl86]

I own both a superfire 2 and a bernzomatic and I use the burnzomatic all the time, the superfire 2 is more or a back up now. Its ideal as the flame is smaller than a superfire 2 so its easy to manage. It was also cheaper than the superfire 2.

 

[AWheating]

DIY / Professional Range | GoSystem

about £15 - £20 , can be used with mapp or propane. Great for novice or professional. I solder 35mm copper with mine with no problems. I save my power torch for cold winter days outside now.

i think they may sell em at b and q

 

[hunterseye]

And which is the best gas?

 

[Koogatubac]

I prefer mapp because its hotter and solders faster plus good to work with pipe with bit of water in.
Users preference

 

[Mike Jackson]

For someone inexperienced propane is better as there is less scope for damage. Mapp burns a lot hotter and you can easily cook the flux making it less effective.

 

[Gmaservices]

I'm sick of buying new superfire2s, they don't seem to last long with heavy use.

 

[Barry98]

I'm sick of buying new superfire2s, they don't seem to last long with heavy use.

Had mine years with no problems at all, got a spare from the rep when I bought one there freeze kits

 

[grahamgas]

For someone inexperienced propane is better as there is less scope for damage. Mapp burns a lot hotter and you can easily cook the flux making it less effective.

Plus it is a lot easier to cook the surrounding area with mapp

 

[Gmaservices]

Mapp gas is handy if there's a touch of water left in a pipe tho!

 

[REDSAW]

Mapp gas is handy if there's a touch of water left in a pipe tho!

so's a straw!!