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Author Propane/MAPP torch recommendation, please
franz frippl

2007-08-28, 9:25 am

Need to replace old, leaky, flint/steel ignite torch but have become
confused with varieties available.

Is one brand and model better than another? Looking for
squeeze-the-trigger-and-she-turns-on torch capable of both propane and
MAPP. Want something durable as well as comfortable to use.

Thanks.
Big_Jake

2007-08-28, 9:25 am

On Aug 28, 7:45 am, franz frippl <bo...@bogus.net> wrote:
> Need to replace old, leaky, flint/steel ignite torch but have become
> confused with varieties available.
>
> Is one brand and model better than another? Looking for
> squeeze-the-trigger-and-she-turns-on torch capable of both propane and
> MAPP. Want something durable as well as comfortable to use.
>
> Thanks.


These are good:

http://store.cyberweld.com/exselito.html

Don't know how much you wanted to spend.

JK

Joe

2007-08-28, 1:25 pm

On Aug 28, 7:45 am, franz frippl <bo...@bogus.net> wrote:
> Need to replace old, leaky, flint/steel ignite torch but have become
> confused with varieties available.
>
> Is one brand and model better than another? Looking for
> squeeze-the-trigger-and-she-turns-on torch capable of both propane and
> MAPP. Want something durable as well as comfortable to use.
>
> Thanks.


If you know a pro plumber, ask him. If not, have a look at the
products he would buy at any commercial plumbing supply house. HTH

Joe

The Freon Cowboy

2007-08-28, 5:25 pm

"Turner Turbo" run you about 60 -70 bucks , worth every penny

franz frippl <bogus@bogus.net> wrote:
>Need to replace old, leaky, flint/steel ignite torch but have become2confused

with varieties available.neIs one brand and model better than another?
Looking forlsqueeze-the-trigger-and-she-turns-on torch capable of both propane
andjMAPP. Want something durable as well as comfortable to use.18Thanks.



The Freon Cowboy

2007-08-28, 5:25 pm

uk website , but youll get the idea

http://www.speedplumb.co.uk/turbo-t...x504-p-137.html

franz frippl <bogus@bogus.net> wrote:
>Need to replace old, leaky, flint/steel ignite torch but have become


DanG

2007-08-28, 8:25 pm

Thermadyne
<http://www.thermadyne.com/newsNewPr...p?div=tt&id=266>

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"franz frippl" <bogus@bogus.net> wrote in message
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> Need to replace old, leaky, flint/steel ignite torch but have
> become
> confused with varieties available.
>
> Is one brand and model better than another? Looking for
> squeeze-the-trigger-and-she-turns-on torch capable of both
> propane and
> MAPP. Want something durable as well as comfortable to use.
>
> Thanks.



Stormin Mormon \(on backup computer\)

2007-08-29, 9:25 am

Home Depot has a Bernzomatic one for about $40 that comes with a tank of
Mapp. The flame isn't adjustable. Full size flame all thet ime. The
adjustable one I got from my parts house is about $20 more. I've used it
for years, and very pleased.


http://www.farm-home.com/cgi-bin/mi...ISTRIB2662-5863

http://doitbest.com/Main.aspx?PageID=64&SKU=385816


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"franz frippl" <bogus@bogus.net> wrote in message
news:hNUAi.12325$3x.12266@newssvr25.news.prodigy.net...
> Need to replace old, leaky, flint/steel ignite torch but have become
> confused with varieties available.
>
> Is one brand and model better than another? Looking for
> squeeze-the-trigger-and-she-turns-on torch capable of both propane and
> MAPP. Want something durable as well as comfortable to use.
>
> Thanks.



franz frippl

2007-08-29, 9:25 am

On Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:14:28 -0400, Stormin Mormon \(on backup computer\)
wrote:

> Home Depot has a Bernzomatic one for about $40 that comes with a tank of
> Mapp. The flame isn't adjustable. Full size flame all thet ime. The
> adjustable one I got from my parts house is about $20 more. I've used it
> for years, and very pleased.
>
>
> http://www.farm-home.com/cgi-bin/mi...ISTRIB2662-5863
>
> http://doitbest.com/Main.aspx?PageID=64&SKU=385816
>
>


Perfect. Thanks for recommendation and encouragement. I've seen
Bernzomatic in local stores but was uncertain. Had looked at Rothenberger
which unfortunately is out of my price range.
Stormin Mormon \(on backup computer\)

2007-08-29, 9:25 pm

Git im, Tiger! You'll do great!

Oh, if you need less heat, hold the torch back an inch. It's wasted heat,
but who really cares? I do all kinds of strange heat projects with a Mapp
torch. Including heating rusted bolts befor whacking on them with an impact
wrench.

When my last van didn't have heat, I also used a Bernzo for heat inside the
van. Noisy as heck, but better than freezing butt.

--

Christopher A. Young
(Using backup computer. In a couple
days I will be back on my regular
email adress.)
..
..

"franz frippl" <bogus@bogus.net> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:14:28 -0400, Stormin Mormon \(on backup computer\)
> wrote:
>
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>
> Perfect. Thanks for recommendation and encouragement. I've seen
> Bernzomatic in local stores but was uncertain. Had looked at Rothenberger
> which unfortunately is out of my price range.



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