Whats the best Blow Torch to get?

[jimmock]

I'm thinking of the Rothenberger Super Fire 2...I know these are great and have used one. But does anyone have any other recommended ones that they think I should compare against.


I mainly solder 15mm and 22mm.

 

[Alpha man]

Ive got a Superfire 2, Igniter/sparker has pack up, flame pulses, occansionly go out when soldering upside down, and imo-overpriced, are there any others to choose from?

 

[dontknowitall]

SF2 for me too. And a spare camping gas thing in the van just in case - doubt I'll ever use it though.

 

[WHPES]

Bullfinch Firepower. A lot more controllable than the Rothenberger IMO and a lot more reliable when using upside down. Started with a Rothenberger then moved to the Bullfinch.

 

[Dannypipe]

My Super Fire 2 is brill. I'm on number 2, but the old one just needed a service. I think they're perfect.

Never tried a Bullfinch.

 

[capitanpugwash]

Try this link with further discussion of blowtorches. http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbing-tools/4464-blowtorch-recommendations.html

Superfire 2 for me and it's magic after my benzomatic....

 

[Essex Fitters]

Rothenberger super fire 2 with mapp gas its brilliant. Yes over priced!

 

[jimmock]

mate whats the difference between mapp and propane?

 

[Essex Fitters]

Mapp is hotter.... some times on 22mm pipe mainly you can burn the flux by over heating then you have to clean the fittings and start again.

Say if your on a 22mm tee and you have managed to solder 2 but the 3rd turns into a right mess because the flux has burnt you have to un-solder the other two.

Theres not alot of difference in the price so well worth a punt!

 

[H2ODAN]

I used the SPF2 at college for 2 years and now have a bullfinch, much better, supprised well try onew for your self you wont regret it.