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

 

[Best]

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

I am actually getting myself a bit confused with Superfire2 and Surefire2 torches. Now not certain which one is with the deal, but I bought one kit, just for the torch as a back up, plus some of the other tools will eventually be needed, obviously like the propane bottle and pipeslice. Tote bag is decent also.

 

[Harvest Fields]

yep but i bet it doesnt cost roth much

Never does. I was surprised when they sent me the service kit for free. That is a good deal. With my pricing it works out to be a bottle and half of free gas. I F*****g hate the blue stuff. Map all the way baby.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I only use map now but turn it right down so it's like a super candle on 15 and less

 

[Harvest Fields]

I am actually getting myself a bit confused with Superfire2 and Surefire2 torches. Now not certain which one is with the deal, but I bought one kit, just for the torch as a back up, plus some of the other tools will eventually be needed, obviously like the propane bottle and pipeslice. Tote bag is decent also.

The super fire is the daddy mate. In my opinion.

 

[Best]

The super fire is the daddy mate. In my opinion.

Thanks Harvest, I will take a look in morning which one I bought, as now unsure.
If it is just the Surefire2 torch, I am still happy with it at the cost.
Now wanting a Superfire though.

 

[Harvest Fields]

You know what they say mate. Once you go super you never go back...

 

[SimonG]

Mapps only about 11 a canister. Need a new nozzle for mine. Got some solder in the nozzle, got it out but the insert is all to pot and not giving the right flame.

 

[Best]

You know what they say mate. Once you go super you never go back...

That's what my lady tells me.

 

[Harvest Fields]

Mapps only about 11 a canister. Need a new nozzle for mine. Got some solder in the nozzle, got it out but the insert is all to pot and not giving the right flame.

The insert comes with the service kit mate. I will get the part number in the morning if you want it. I pay 12.00 + at the moment. Normally buy a few when on offer

 

[Harvest Fields]

That's what my lady tells me.

Was going to say that’s what she tells me as well but not sure we are on that kind of terms yet though.