Paddy Galore! Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hello chaps, my old gas torch has given up the ghost, what do the pw plumbing massive reckon on a good replacement? i'm currently looking at a monument 34? g, or a rothenburger for a few pounds more, are these anygood? is there any that i should i avoid like the plague? some of them are stupid money! cheers, Paddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I have been using a Rothenberger Super-Fire 2, for all of my soldering up to 54mm now (MAPP gas on the bigger stuff) http://www.gasproducts.co.uk/acatalog/Rothenberger_Super-Fire_2_Blow_Torch.html?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=feedmanager&gclid=CM-ku5yU4rkCFQfMtAodwA4A6Q Gas does work out more expensive than the old propane bottles, but for flexibility it can't be beaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I have been using a Rothenberger Super-Fire 2, for all of my soldering up to 54mm now (MAPP gas on the bigger stuff) http://www.gasproducts.co.uk/acatalog/Rothenberger_Super-Fire_2_Blow_Torch.html?utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=feedmanager&gclid=CM-ku5yU4rkCFQfMtAodwA4A6Q Gas does work out more expensive than the old propane bottles, but for flexibility it can't be beaten. the beauty is i don't pay for the gas but i do have to pay for the tools this multi trade lark for the council is costing me a fortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Can vouch for the Rothenberger longevity. Had mine 3 years plus now, but I do keep it clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Can vouch for the Rothenberger longevity. Had mine 3 years plus now, but I do keep it clean. 3 yrs isn't that long my man, my old benzo matic is getting on for 10, although i don't use it that much, probably why it's playing up and i can't strip it down to fix it, are the surefire2 units strippable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Rothenberger every time Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kelly Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I have been using a sure fire two for years. Works fine. I usually use mapp gas. You can get spares for them if you need them too. I changed to tip for one with a more focussed flame I think, but either is fine. Just a tool, but one I've never had any bother with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 (edited) 3 yrs isn't that long my man, my old benzo matic is getting on for 10, although i don't use it that much, probably why it's playing up and i can't strip it down to fix it, are the surefire2 units strippable? 3 years of daily use and not a problem, but yes, they are fully strippable. I had one previous for a few years too...but lost it (read left it somewhere and soomeone lifted it!)! Edited September 23, 2013 by -Mongrel- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Rothenberger every time Blackpowder + 1 rothy sure fire 2 , cracking torch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 okay thanks gents, i'm sold on the surefire2 i guess cheers, Paddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 3 years of daily use and not a problem, but yes, they are fully strippable. I had one previous for a few years too...but lost it (read left it somewhere and soomeone lifted it!)! don't you just love it when that happens? cheeky thieving ball bags pinching tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seph234 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Another for the rothenberger bloody excellent bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Another for the rothenberger torch,had mine 10 years,replaced bits easy,all the paint has long gone. The electrode gives you a zap when fitting,if you are stupid enough to click it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old rooster Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Got my lad a Rothenberger when he started, I have one as well, like the way you can turn it upside down and still retain the correct flame, also a range of gasses to use with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 The rothenberger is a benzamatic they all are as they held the patent till recently. Now anyone can make them so look online for a bargain. Had mine for about ten years and still good as new. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.