map pro & propane

[pipeline]

recently bought a Go system auto torch with map gas and was reading on here the other day, that beginners would not be able to solder properly with map/pro gas and would be better of with propane.. just wondering if someone could shed some light on the subject for me please.. thanks men

 

[SimonJohns]

Map is very hot.
Propane is colder. Gives you more time to solder the fitting and a bigger window to get it right

 

[Guest123]

Map produces higher temperatures and beginners may apply too much heat to their fittings. Personally I prefer propane and keep Map for brazing.

 

[gaspastemania]

as above

 

[PlumbBobBob]

as above 2

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

propane for me

 

[SimonG]

I use mapp, prefer it over propane, but everybody is different.

 

[stani]

parrafin..............

 

[Gordon T]

parrafin..............

HA HA. Nice one.

 

[Guest123]

parrafin..............

Ah but I've still got an old "pump it up" paraffin blow lamp! Thank gawd for Rothenberger 2's

 

[turnpin]

recently bought a Go system auto torch with map gas and was reading on here the other day, that beginners would not be able to solder properly with map/pro gas and would be better of with propane.. just wondering if someone could shed some light on the subject for me please.. thanks men

Hi pipeline you will find it easier with propane at first as it is not as hot as Mapp therefore allowing you more control until you build up your soldering skills.regards turnpin:hurray:

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

parrafin..............

dial 999 and ask for fire service

 

[pipeline]

thanks men,, the old torch ive got is a Go system,, but one u start up with a lighter, tha has a propane bottle, i do feel more confident using over the new torch,, the only reason i bought the maps is because it said to use that one on the box,, and then found out that the propane bottle also fits..

 

[royston]

Propane Elaine for me !

 

[Guest123]

thanks men,, the old torch ive got is a Go system,, but one u start up with a lighter, tha has a propane bottle, i do feel more confident using over the new torch,, the only reason i bought the maps is because it said to use that one on the box,, and then found out that the propane bottle also fits..

Just for future reference, you can also purchase adaptors that allow you to use bottles from other manufacturers.