Blow torch

RomfordNavy

Any thoughts between:

• Bernzomatic TS8000
• Monument 3450G
• Rothenberger Superfire 2

Grenage

I have had the rothenberger for many years and it's been fine.

RomfordNavy

Grenage said:

I have had the rothenberger for many years and it's been fine.

What has put me off those slightly is that apparently Rothenberger don't make them but they are actualy rebadged Benzomatic torches.

FreeBear

I've had a Bullfinch for a number of years. Being able to switch from a tiny burner to a really big one is advantageous for some of the stuff I do.

If you are just doing the occasional plumbing job, you probably won't need interchangeable nozzles, so a MAPP type blowtorch will probably suffice. But gas will be a lot more expensive.

RomfordNavy

FreeBear said:

I've had a Bullfinch for a number of years. Being able to switch from a tiny burner to a really big one is advantageous for some of the stuff I do.

If you are just doing the occasional plumbing job, you probably won't need interchangeable nozzles, so a MAPP type blowtorch will probably suffice. But gas will be a lot more expensive.

Any suggestion for which Bullfinch model to look for, simple canister mounted is ok.

FreeBear

RomfordNavy said:

FreeBear said:

I've had a Bullfinch for a number of years. Being able to switch from a tiny burner to a really big one is advantageous for some of the stuff I do.

If you are just doing the occasional plumbing job, you probably won't need interchangeable nozzles, so a MAPP type blowtorch will probably suffice. But gas will be a lot more expensive.

Any suggestion for which Bullfinch model to look for, simple canister mounted is ok.

I have one of these - https://bullfinch-gas.co.uk/blowtorches/standard-blowtorches/standard-torch-kit2012-11-07-10-22-50-detail and a 6kg bottle of propane. Bullfinch do smaller torch for disposable gas bottles - https://bullfinch-gas.co.uk/blowtorches/firepower - Don't think the burners can be changed though.

RomfordNavy

FreeBear said:

I have one of these - https://bullfinch-gas.co.uk/blowtorches/standard-blowtorches/standard-torch-kit2012-11-07-10-22-50-detail and a 6kg bottle of propane. Bullfinch do smaller torch for disposable gas bottles - https://bullfinch-gas.co.uk/blowtorches/firepower - Don't think the burners can be changed though.

Unfortunately the Bullfinch Firepower does appear to have only one size of head, no range of interchangable burner tubes.

However, the Arctic Hayes GT3 does but is it a reliable make?
/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arctic-Hayes-GT3-Interchangeable-Burner/dp/B0D9KFCJGW/