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:
JK
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
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.
Thermadyne
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.
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.
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.
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