Torch + gas cartridge cheaper than torch only from Screwfix - strange!

Screwfix have the Rothenberger Superfire 2 blow torch with various extras:-

Torch only - £92.99

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Torch with MAPP gas cartridge - £84.99
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Torch with Propane cartridge - £79.99
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So who buys the 'torch only'? :-)

Reply to
Chris Green
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But only £52 to £57 elsewhere. MAP under £12

Overpriced in Screwfix?

Reply to
alan_m

Recently I needed to tighten some larger nuts where only spanners would fit so decided to upgrade my set with a few of the larger sizes. Prices started rolling in at +£10 - £20 each for some of the larger sizes. Went to Toolsatan and got a new set with all the sizes I needed plus more for £21.99, admittedly cheap and cheerful Silverline but for all the use the will get, more than adequate for my needs.

Richard

Reply to
Tricky Dicky

With Screwfix and Toolstation being next door to one another I compare prices between the two and used to favour Toolstation because of the better customer experience. Where both stock identical items its 50:50 which is cheaper. One thing I noticed recently with Toolstation is the immediate stock of some of the better quality branded items is zero whereas some of the equivalent crap item is in plentiful supply for immediate pick-up.

The local Screwfix are still operating the 'get served quickly and take the money, and then wait for hours[1] until someone brings out the item from the back warehouse' policy. Yesterday it seemed that every member of staff was on the tills to first take the money and then have one or two people picking goods for the dozen customers who had already paid and were waiting.

[1] Slight exaggeration but often worse than the Argos experience during the Christmas rush.
Reply to
alan_m

I have a Screwfix round the corner - easy walk or cycle. And they are so friendly, helpful and fast. Mostly the person serving you goes and gets the product themselves so doesn't even have to call your number out.

Nearest Toolstation is around an hour driving away - so strictly delivery only. They have been fine for the few things I have ordered but you do have to factor in the extra days.

Reply to
polygonum_on_google

This is a really cheap Butane something including gas. Can I really weld something with it?

Blow Torch Butane Gas KIT FLAMETHROWER Welding AUTO Ignition Bottles Soldering (BLOWTORCH + 4 Gas Bottle) Price: £11.95 FREE delivery.

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Reply to
Adrian Caspersz

Yep, you can weld a thermo-plastic with it if you are very careful.

Reply to
alan_m

Probably not. Some countries call soldering welding.

Reply to
dennis

lots of Chinese adverts confuse welding with soldering ...

Reply to
Andy Burns

In French I *think* they're the same word - souder.

Reply to
Chris Green

Brazing has so many meanings in different jurisdictions too!

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Fredxx

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