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Title: What gas torch/blowtorch?
Post by: OilyRover on January 28, 2022, 06:37:51 PM

I need a better blowtorch,something that burns as hot as possible,but I'm not wanting to use oxygen bottles.

I've been looking at the Rothenberger Superfire 2 which burns mapp gas,but I have a 47kg bottle of propane for my garage heater and I'm wondering if a propane torch on a hose would be more effective and cheaper?

Title: Re: What gas torch/blowtorch?
Post by: Tom on January 28, 2022, 06:49:15 PM

I’ve used the rothenberger super fire 2 a number of times and highly recommend it. Costly, but well worth it.

Title: Re: What gas torch/blowtorch?
Post by: Chris Mortimer on January 28, 2022, 07:05:12 PM

These are great, I'm pleased with mine, get very hot using red propane bottle

https://www.gasproducts.co.uk/bullfinch-404-autotorch-brazing-gas-blow-torch-kit.html (https://www.gasproducts.co.uk/bullfinch-404-autotorch-brazing-gas-blow-torch-kit.html)

Title: Re: What gas torch/blowtorch?
Post by: Peter Holden on January 28, 2022, 07:19:28 PM

I havee  a rothenberger  mapp burns hotter than propane

Peter

Title: Re: What gas torch/blowtorch?
Post by: JPH on January 28, 2022, 08:26:36 PM

Superfire 2 torch on MAP cartridges is great BUT  not cheap to run if using a lot.....

A  regulator for your 47kg  and a big torch would be cheaper to run but not as convenient as MAP.

I have both and just use the MAP kit for small jobs working mobile out of the van, big bottle and torch in the workshop for heating up castings etc.

HTH.  :cheers

Title: Re: What gas torch/blowtorch?
Post by: OilyRover on January 29, 2022, 12:12:01 AM

Thanks guys,I'll get one of each then.