Suggestions for a RELAIBLE mini gas torch/lighter ?

[Montana]

After making my coils for a while and just torching them with an ordinary lighter ( which isn't effective at all ) , I decided to use my plumbers Rothenberger Super Fire 2 and the results in getting a tight microcoil were great.

So , after doing this I went out and bought ( and wish I hadn't ) a smallish butane torch for coiling and it is THIS one.To say this is rubbish is a total understatement , my feelings are this is dangerous and how it EVER passed any UK testing is beyond me.Then I went on the internet and looked at others and the comments on all that I've found so far seem to be the same , either they won't light while gas is pouring out , or they fall apart in a few days , or after a period of non use they don't work at all.I certainly don't want to have to get my plumbers torch out every time I want to do coiling , it's to heavy , to big and easily knocked over , there are also many other reasons but the size of it with the foot long gas bottle is really a no no.

So , as the title suggests , does anyone know of something that I can use that is reliable , small and has a lockable ON feature ?

Andy

[Ripshod]

I got the Rothenberger gas soldering iron kit from B&Q (well, someone has to). The torch itself is just slightly smaller than a nemesis+atty. Fits the toolbox really well. Lighter gas.

Adjustable flame, locks on. Just need a lighter to light it. Doesn't blow itself out and the tip stays cool.

I got it from B&Q cos they're just round the corner, and I feel safe with it being approved by B&Q.

[spaniel]

Montana  I use this one basic and cheap but it does the job, been using it for around 5 months now and can't fault it.
There is a disposable lighter inside that you fill with lighter gas and away you go.

[VapingBad]

This (£1.70) has been working well since November it locks on and of, stands up with some blutak in the base, but is not adjustable.

[Cousin Itt]

I don`t bother with torching . As long as you keep the wire / coils tight it doesn`t seam to make any difference to me ???

[Montana]

Aug 24, 2014 11:53:13 GMT Ripshod said:

I got the Rothenberger gas soldering iron kit from B&Q (well, someone has to). The torch itself is just slightly smaller than a nemesis+atty. Fits the toolbox really well. Lighter gas.

Adjustable flame, locks on. Just need a lighter to light it. Doesn't blow itself out and the tip stays cool.

I got it from B&Q cos they're just round the corner, and I feel safe with it being approved by B&Q.

Just had a look at their website and can't see anything from Rothenberger as far as torches are concerned.Do you have a link to it on another site please ?

Andy

[monty]

I've used this one www.fasttech.com/products/0/10001862/1134600-honest-503-pen-style-butane-jet-torch-and-lighter for 9 months and had no issues with it.

[Ripshod]

Aug 24, 2014 12:11:31 GMT Montana said:

Aug 24, 2014 11:53:13 GMT Ripshod said:

I got the Rothenberger gas soldering iron kit from B&Q (well, someone has to). The torch itself is just slightly smaller than a nemesis+atty. Fits the toolbox really well. Lighter gas.

Adjustable flame, locks on. Just need a lighter to light it. Doesn't blow itself out and the tip stays cool.

I got it from B&Q cos they're just round the corner, and I feel safe with it being approved by B&Q.

Just had a look at their website and can't see anything from Rothenberger as far as torches are concerned.Do you have a link to it on another site please ?

Andy

mmm, B&Q have discontinued it (was on offer). I'll have a quick search

[jeffc]

Aug 24, 2014 12:37:05 GMT monty said:

I've used this one www.fasttech.com/products/0/10001862/1134600-honest-503-pen-style-butane-jet-torch-and-lighter for 9 months and had no issues with it.

I also have been using this for 14 months now, great value for money.

[Ripshod]

Montana Screwfix have it, but I don't think you should pay £25 for the kit when mine was only £16

[davetherayon]

Vote up for the Iroda (c/o spaniel). Lockable, refillable from the butane cig lighter tank sold everywhere, nice flame, only issue I have with mine is that it doesn't shut off immediately but takes 5 or so seconds to die down, but no biggie.

[chrisjw]

The one monty said............had mine for 2 years now & still going strong......i got mine from amazon

www.amazon.co.uk/Refillable-Lighter-Welding-Soldering-Buyincoins/dp/B0092L0E7W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408886631&sr=8-2&keywords=butane+gas+torch



"Life...........is just a bowl of tricks!!!!!!"

[Montana]

Aug 24, 2014 13:08:07 GMT Ripshod said:

Montana Screwfix have it, but I don't think you should pay £25 for the kit when mine was only £16

I think that £25 isn't to bad ,you got it at a really good price.One thing though , I can't seem to find it through the Rothenberger web site at all even under older models. 

Can you use it on the stand, as I can't find a picture of someone using it and can it be locked on ?

Andy

[Ripshod]

Unfortunately not. It's a pen type so won't stand on it's base. It does lock on, and has a little clip that lifts the hot end an inch or so, but I don't think it's the one you're looking for. It doesn't have a base to stand it on.

I think it's made by someone else and resold by Rothenberger, I can't even google pics of it.

Got me worried now, hope I ain't got a fake.

[cHooBeyDoo]

I got mine in The Range Montana it's one from the Colourworks range that you use for kitchen use and I think I paid £8.99 for it and works great.
Also available HERE on Amazon.
Only bad thing about it is the fact it has a locking mechanism on the trigger which is a PITA when you only have one hand free.