Blow torch problem ????

[al.dente112]

Hey Guys,

Ive put a new gas can on my blow torch, however no matter how many times i put the can on for some reason its hissing and gas coming out, not sure if its the mapp can or the rothenberger torch ? can anyone help

cheers

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Hissing out from the can connection ?

 

[al.dente112]

Feels like its coming from the can but then sounds like it coming from the torch

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Try a couple of turns of ptfe on the can threads to rule the can out

 

[Harvest Fields]

Which torch is it mate??

 

[al.dente112]

Super fire 2 pal, cant be the torch not even a year old

 

[Harvest Fields]

Turn the torch upside down and put the bottle on. Mine never attaches properly if I attach torch to bottle. Always have to do bottle to torch.

 

[PETE 123]

Had same problem some have an o ring on center spindle others have a washer like a washing machine hose type depending on where they seal on spindle or canister thread. Decided to buy new unit because i thought what do you do it your blowlamp catches fire (run lol)
drop it throw it ?

 

[Best]

Definitely very easy to start them on wrong threads.
One tip I use is to have a VERY slight touch of grease on the Surefires threads to aid fitting gas bottles to them and to prevent threads wearing

 

[Riley]

Could also be the bottle my merchant had a dodgy batch

 

[Harvest Fields]

Could also be the bottle my merchant had a dodgy batch

Plumb centre by any chance?

 

[Riley]

Nope indy but they could’ve come from there

 

[al.dente112]

Turn the torch upside down and put the bottle on. Mine never attaches properly if I attach torch to bottle. Always have to do bottle to torch.

I’ve put a new bottle on not so much hissing but gas it coming from the little hole under the trigger

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I’ve put a new bottle on not so much hissing but gas it coming from the little hole under the trigger

thats a torch fault

 

[Harvest Fields]

I’ve put a new bottle on not so much hissing but gas it coming from the little hole under the trigger

I just got a service kit for mine. I went into my local plumb centre and asked them to contact the Rothenburger rep and they sent me one for free. Try it. You might get the same.

 

[Best]

While on the subject of repairs to Surefires, - what do you pay for a complete new SF2 ?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

with to map bottles around 60 plus

 

[Harvest Fields]

While on the subject of repairs to Surefires, - what do you pay for a complete new SF2 ?

£60 including gas bottle but plus the dredded

 

[Best]

with to map bottles around 60 plus

Seems a good deal, considering the Mapp bottles would cost a lot to buy.
I know there are Rothenberger kits, - Roth tool bag, SF2 torch, one bottle Propane gas, Roth 15mm pipe slice, 10" Roth grips, all for £69 plus.

 

[Best]

£60 including gas bottle but plus the dredded

Not a great deal compared to the Rothenberger kit.
Strange that often the larger the kit, the cheaper the price

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Seems a good deal, considering the Mapp bottles would cost a lot to buy.
I know there are Rothenberger kits, - Roth tool bag, SF2 torch, one bottle Propane gas, Roth 15mm pipe slice, 10" Roth grips, all for £69 plus.

normally find the stuff crud or you already have it but if you havent what have you got to loose

i think city had an offer on last month

case
sf2
two bottles
12-22mm pipe slices
two adj spanners
some grips

all for £100 plus

 

[Harvest Fields]

Not a great deal compared to the Rothenberger kit.
Strange that often the larger the kit, the cheaper the price

That is the super fire 2 mate. It’s a lot at Part centre.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

ROTHENBERGER HOTBAG 35644 SUPER FIRE 2 TORCH , TOOLBAG AND 4 X MAPP GAS 19828 | eBay

 

[Best]

normally find the stuff crud or you already have it but if you havent what have you got to loose

i think city had an offer on last month

case
sf2
two bottles
12-22mm pipe slices
two adj spanners
some grips

all for £100 plus

That looks a good deal, - and you could always sell on anything you don't need, cheap.
The Rothenberger kit I mentioned is all good Roth gear. The grips alone, as an example, must be worth £20. Sort of works out the SF2 torch is nearly free.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

That looks a good deal, - and you could always sell on anything you don't need, cheap.
The Rothenberger kit I mentioned is all good Roth gear. The grips alone, as an example, must be worth £20. Sort of works out the SF2 torch is nearly free.

yep but i bet it doesnt cost roth much