Recommend me a blow torch

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Hi Guys,
Got a cheap blow torch at the moment, gas is running out.

I'm planning on fitting a new bathroom etc later this year. I'm thinking I'll be better off buying a better torch as I know I will be soldering joints under floor boards.

I current torch is fine until you tilt it close to 90 degrees then it flames out. Obviously I'm not a pro, so don't want to shell out loads of money on a torch that I'm probably only going to use a few times a year.

Can anyone recommend a half decent torch for soldering 15 /22mm pipe under the floor?

I guess most people will recommend the Rothenberger. But mine will probably only be used a few times during the house renovation. Are there any others maybe a little cheaper that are up to the job?

Cheers
Adam

 

[Riley]

Know you said not rothy but the superfire 2 is my weapon of choice. Try eBay you will often find a bargain. And as long as you store it away from your flux it'll last yonks

 

[drip-dry]

Draw to this one for some reason

You mentioned the problem with cheap tourches,they go out when tipped ect,,go for a superfire,it may cost more but look after it and you will find you will be able to sell it easily to get a lot of the cost back once you have finished with it

 

[JCplumb]

I'm using this one at the moment, cheaper than a rothy and not a bad torch at all imo.

 

[Riley]

I'm using this one at the moment, cheaper than a rothy and not a bad torch at all imo.

Am I imagining it or does this one give a really fine flame. I was thinking about getting one for more controlled soldering

 

[JCplumb]

It is a pretty small flame, not sure if it's small enough though. I'll take a pic and post it here.

 

[Riley]

Thanks

 

[JCplumb]

It's about this big

 

[Riley]

There's a bold claim :wink:

 

[gasmanrob]

Boot fair season is upon us get out there I must of sold half a dozen in varying conditions last year for pittance.

if you can't find one of them you'll pick up a paraffin torch on eBay for £10 was good enough back in the day ha ha

 

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I'm using this one at the moment, cheaper than a rothy and not a bad torch at all imo.

Thanks. I found this one too, but wasn't sure how good it was. Seems to be the same as the Monument torch I found. Think this could be the one for me, a little cheaper than the Rothenberger but would do the job.

 

[Gouldy]

I've got a Monument one for sale if you want it? Used less than 10 times, willing to let it go for £30 posted.

 

[Paulplumb]

Turbo torch extreme tx504. It urinates all over the rothy. Get it from Toolstation. If you don't like it take it back.

 

[antdad]

Thanks. I found this one too, but wasn't sure how good it was. Seems to be the same as the Monument torch I found. Think this could be the one for me, a little cheaper than the Rothenberger but would do the job.

I agree with you, looks like the Monument 3450 which can be had for thirty odd quid new. I've been using it the past year or so and it's fine with a bottle of MAPP

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monument-3450-3450G-Gas-Torch/dp/B004P2XC0O

 

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I've got a Monument one for sale if you want it? Used less than 10 times, willing to let it go for £30 posted.

Thanks for the offer Gouldy, But managed to find one new with Gas for £40.

 

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Thanks for everyones help. Just ordered the monument one with Gas. Hopefully it will last ok for the limited use I am going to give it.