Hot Air Gun for Heat Shrink

[Leesparkykent]

I normally use a paint stripper heat gun also but have this in the glove box for when there isn't power. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000ELJ0...m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=1GHQ63E9JYKV4RBCRT79

 

[davesparks]

I just use a blow torch

 

[Pete999]

Loads on flea bay for around 30 quid

 

[Sparkie30]

[h=1]Rothenberger Quick-Fire Torch. So far happy with it[/h]

 

[Geordie Spark]

Rothenberger Quick-Fire Torch. So far happy with it

I've had one of those and the Super-Fire.

I currrently have one of these >> Monument 3450g Gas Torch (fits CGA600 Cylinder) MON3450

The quality is just as good as the Rothenberger, it does the same job and it's not as expensive at about £30.

 

[edexlab]

Try cooking utensil shops
Creme Brulee burners are just a cheap gas torch, mine was from a chain called "the Range"
Got piezo ignition and refillable with lighter gas, had it for about 3 years bought another as a spare a few weeks ago it was £9.00

 

[Rpa07]

Crackin' idea edexlab - probably use it as often as I make crime brûlée so it'll last a lifetime - and I mean that as a positive.

 

[uksparks]

I use a crime brûlée gas torch, had it for I think 4 years now, works perfectly, very accurate and controllable and lasts ages without refuelling. Only about £20 of eBay I think it was, it's really good and quick.

 

[edexlab]

Same as this different colour though View attachment 31711

 

[uksparks]

This is the exact one i have got

Portasol Turbo Torch:Amazon.co.uk:Car & Motorbike

i don't recall paying that much though.

 

[Sparkie30]

I've had one of those and the Super-Fire.

I currrently have one of these >> Monument 3450g Gas Torch (fits CGA600 Cylinder) MON3450

The quality is just as good as the Rothenberger, it does the same job and it's not as expensive at about £30.

Good to know Geordie thanks , to be honnest bought it over a year ago around 90£ inc gas can cylinder.

 

[Midwest]

i coil some scrap 1.5mm bare copper wire round the heatshrink, then connect the ends to a 240V supply. fed by a 16A MCB and RCD protected, i then switch on through an immersion heater timer bought from azamon at a silly low price, made in china, set for 3 minutes, time enough to imbibe of a pint of glorious hobgoblin. if the heatshrink survives and passes IR and continuity tests, wrapp it round with 2 layers of insulating tape (as per manufacturers instructions from B&Q), then bung it into a void , never to be seen again.

Your just being ridiculous now.

 

[telectrix]

well, having forgot the chip pan was on, and almost burnt the house down, think i can afford to be ridiculous. still coughing from the smoke inhalation. fire brigade chap said i should have got out instead of tackling it. silly sod. as if i'm going to run off and leave 3 dogs. anyway. not as bad as it looked. a couple of kitchen units scrap, along with the cooker hood. smoke damage that a couple of coats of dulux will fix. happy days.

edit: and it's you're.not your.

 

[Rpa07]

That's awful - can you blame the Hobgoblin or was it just you being an Arsenal?

 

[Midwest]

well, having forgot the chip pan was on, and almost burnt the house down, think i can afford to be ridiculous. still coughing from the smoke inhalation. fire brigade chap said i should have got out instead of tackling it. silly sod. as if i'm going to run off and leave 3 dogs. anyway. not as bad as it looked. a couple of kitchen units scrap, along with the cooker hood. smoke damage that a couple of coats of dulux will fix. happy days.

edit: and it's you're.not your.

Well its you're :winkiss: own fault, fried chips are know to be dangerous to health.

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Thanks for your're replies chaps, I'll peruse them later.