Heat gun

[Lyngarth]

Hi
what make of gun/torch are you nice people using for heat shrink and where is the best place/price you know of.

Many thanks

Lyngarth

 

[calv68]

i had a ryobi 1st that lasted half a day so took it back and changed it for a dewalt i paid about £30 for it, dont use it to dry your hair though.

 

[ian.settle1]

i had a ryobi 1st that lasted half a day so took it back and changed it for a dewalt i paid about £30 for it, dont use it to dry your hair though.

Why make this comment have you tried it

 

[Sintra]

I use gas soldering iron kit.

Solderpro 70 Gas Soldering Iron Kit : Tools & Appliances : Maplin

 

[Lyngarth]

Thanks for that chaps, will pop into maplins later today and take a look. Also nip into my local tool shop and see if they any dewalts on show or info.

I did see a cheap one in screwfix, but it did look a bit on the big side, and I must say I like the look and size of the one from maplins.

Lyngarth

 

[UNG]

Same as Sintra I use a gas Kit

This one
http://www.portasol.com/docs/Super Pro.pdf

Tried a diferent makes and types but the two superpro units I own have lasted well and are well over 10 years old ( I have two one for soldering and one for heatshrink alot easier and quicker when working at height than changing over bits and getting burnt fingers)

 

[monkeyelectric]

Earlex for me, had it 3 years now and still going strong

 

[pennywise]

Personally I like the Weller gas torches.

 

[RhinoKing]

I use gas soldering iron kit.

Solderpro 70 Gas Soldering Iron Kit : Tools & Appliances : Maplin

Thanks, I've been meaning to look for a small, portable heat gun to sell with our heat shrink tubing. I'll contact the manufacturer and see if I can stock them. And I'll let you know if I can supply them at a better price than Maplins...

 

[Guest123]

Thanks, I've been meaning to look for a small, portable heat gun to sell with our heat shrink tubing. I'll contact the manufacturer and see if I can stock them. And I'll let you know if I can supply them at a better price than Maplins...

How many friends would you have if you could......

 

[c.p.c]

Try a Portasol GT 220 Gas Torch you won’t be disappointed .Also very handy to start those summer barbeques.

 

[High Tower]

I have a Rothenberger superfire MAPP gas torch as used by plumbers, its great for soldering large lugs on large cables, if i turn the regulator right down thn it can be used for heat shrink