blow torch

[benchmark51]

I am looking for a good blow torch. I have an old bullfinch on a calor bottle, but doesn't get hot enough. I am looking at a Rothenberger superfire 2 at the moment and using Mapgas with it. Anyone got any recommendations?

[longtimecoming]

Just bought the very same thing from e-bay it's very good, well worth the extra.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Self-Ignition-Plumbing-Blowlamp-Torch-2-Propane-gas-Like-Rothenberger-Surefire-/361380344034?hash=item5423f270e2:g:1GoAAOSw~gRV6JTh

['The Gaffer']

Thought this was quite a good price for the Rothenberger Superfire 2 http://www.tradecounterdirect.com/product/rothenberger-superfire2-blowtorch_type.html?gclid=CInTuu_PksoCFSEcwwodY6YLfQ

[benchmark51]

Looks like the one to have, so just ordered the Rothenberger superfire 2 with Map gas. They reckon that Map gas is a bit hotter than propane and is only pennies dearer. I'll give it a go and see.

['Mendip Wurzel']

I had a Mapgas burner for Christmas.... got it for the same reason in that Butane does not burn hot enough for some applications. Haven't used it yet...

[Iancider]

I can vouch for MAPGAS.  You can braze with it.  MAPGAS is generally too hot for soldering and plumbing though.  But almost any torch will run either gas - MAPGAS needs more air but that is achieved just by the force of the flame drawing in more air.  I spent out on a Piezo self-igniter torch which has been a good investment.  The flame goes out every time I release the trigger and you don't have to worry about the risk of fire any more.  Relighting -you  just need to press the trigger.

Ian

[benchmark51]

I want to make joints in aluminium up to 3mm. Also to 'fill in' unwanted drill holes in thinner sheet. I have seen it done at Stoneleigh last year and have watched utube videos. I get close to it but not quite good enough and have decided it is due to lack of heat. The old Bullfinch is ok for soldering copper joints ect and I have 650c hot air guns for other jobs. Hopefully the Rothenberger wil do it.

[benchmark51]

This was another outfit I was looking at, but might be ott for what I want.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371499474130?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[benchmark51]

Got my new torch now. Have bought the superfire 2 and it really is good. For the difference in price of refill bottles, I can't see the point in using propane as you can control the heat level. There is an adapter available that you can use to connect to hose and a big propane bottle, also one for using the small canisters. As it goes out when you put it down and instantly re-lights for re-use, you save on gas too.