Becarefull where you buy your blowtorch from!

[Steve (VapeStorm)]

I bought this torch
pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171229066479
and ended up like this




yep covered in burn cream, it was faulty, fired it the first time and boom flames shot out the side and took half my skin with them.
ive messaged the seller advising I will be informkng trading standards, I want his and the suppliers details and most important of all my cash back. I also warned that I may consider a personal injury claim against him or supplier/company behind the torch

be safe guys.

oh and seeing as right hand is out of action  
Any volunteers

[Adam78]

Ouch! that looks painful Steve how did flames come out of the side, did it explode?

The one you linked to looks very similar to my "Honest 506" I got from FastTech, luckily it's been working fine for a few months now..

www.fasttech.com/product/1188100-honest-506-adjustable-flame-butane-jet-torch


Looks over nervously at blow torch...*gulp

[Steve (VapeStorm)]

There are black plastic vents on the side, obviously theres a connector or something loose or something. Took a couple of clicks to light but had just filled it so thought gas was working through. Then whoosh

[dagl]

Blumming ek! mate that looks a tad tender! Hope you managed to save your Crème brûlée?!..

[Adam78]

Mar 28, 2014 1:30:02 GMT Steve (VapeStorm) said:

There are black plastic vents on the side

Ah yeah, I see where you mean. Must be a leak in that top section somewhere.

from the ebay listing "Quality UK brand" I seriously doubt it 

[Steve (VapeStorm)]

Definitely quality sh*te

[charon]

Steve (VapeStorm) Ouch looks sore. Page you linked to seems to have stopped selling now.
Lesson learnt (at a cost of luckily just a burnt hand. ) Fleabay can be usefull for some stuff, but anything thats likely to ignite I think IMO should be avoided

[geordie_vaper]

my mate got one years ago that done the same kind of thing looks painful hope it dusnt effect your coiling haha

[ronaldo]

will you be able topick up your pint on sunday or do i have to drink it for you always willing to help a fellow vaper out

[teethcv]

mate that looks bad and i bet it was makeing my coils wasnt it lol

[CaptainChaos]

Steve - ouch ....

(in best Michael Caine voice)

You're only supposed to burn the bluddy creme brulee off!

[zeldamum]

That looks realy painful Steve (VapeStorm)

Maybe I wont start making micro coils, got a blow torch in my fasttech basket!

[Steve (VapeStorm)]

Mar 28, 2014 10:49:04 GMT teethcv said:

mate that looks bad and i bet it was makeing my coils wasnt it lol

Thats another pint you owe me



anyway. 
Seller responded offering limited apologies but a full refund and details of the supplier, they have withdrawn the Item from sale as a precaution. Makes me wonder if they already knew their dodgy

[ronaldo]

where is the blow lamp now i would take it out side open the gas valve and let all the gas out dont press ignition

[teethcv]

Mar 28, 2014 12:31:22 GMT Steve (VapeStorm) said:

Mar 28, 2014 10:49:04 GMT teethcv said:

mate that looks bad and i bet it was makeing my coils wasnt it lol

Thats another pint you owe me



anyway. 
Seller responded offering limited apologies but a full refund and details of the supplier, they have withdrawn the Item from sale as a precaution. Makes me wonder if they already knew their dodgy

at least is only cost me a pint could of been shineys lol but then again maybe shineys will be cheaper than beer it is a fest after all £5.00 a pint lol