Hot Air Gun for Heat Shrink

Midwest · Mar 6, 2016

As my old trusty paint stripper heat gun has packed up, can anyone recommend a gas cartridge one. I bought one of those that use a zippo lighter from ebay, and could never get it to work.

Was gong to buy a HellermannTyton E4500, till I found out the price of £117.

Anybody got any sensible suggestions? Or should I just get a blowtorch from B&Q?

ruston · Mar 6, 2016

I use my Portasol pro soldering iron. It even comes with a clip on protector to protect the surrounding area.

PS . Around £85.

Midwest · Mar 6, 2016

Bit pricy for me, can you use it for heat shrink?

Octopus · Mar 6, 2016

I use my paint stripping "gun"

ruston · Mar 6, 2016

Yes , it has a tube attachment that turns it into a heat gun; no flame just hot air.
It also has piezo ignition, plastic knife , high flame torch , it will solder copper pipe fittings and is one of the best soldering irons you can buy.

telectrix · Mar 6, 2016

i just get the ex-wife to breathe on the heatshrink.

Rpa07 · Mar 6, 2016

Try the CPC website for the micro therm IRODA gas torch - amazing little thing that uses a standard lighter and has a heat deflector for accurate work. Only 10.99 - I'm waiting for a spare 10.99 before I get one believe it or not! Unless anyone can review its efficacy then looks like a keeper.

ruston · Mar 6, 2016

Set is like this.That is the hot air attachment that is on it.

Midwest · Mar 6, 2016

telectrix said:
i just get the ex-wife to breathe on the heatshrink.

I want the stuff to shrink not melt.

shanky887614 · Mar 6, 2016

does it need to be wireless? i use a weller pyropen but then i use mine more for soldering than heatshrink

HappyHippyDad · Mar 6, 2016

Rpa07 said:
Try the CPC website for the micro therm IRODA gas torch - amazing little thing that uses a standard lighter and has a heat deflector for accurate work. Only 10.99 - I'm waiting for a spare 10.99 before I get one believe it or not! Unless anyone can review its efficacy then looks like a keeper.

I bought one of these a few years ago. I found it absolutely awful.

Not all standard lighters work in it.
Even with the right lighter in it it was quite temperamental.
If used for too long the whole thing smelt like it was going to burn.
After a while (few months) it fell apart.

It 'looks' perfect for heatshrink but it really isn't.

telectrix · Mar 6, 2016

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.

ruston · Mar 6, 2016

telectrix said:
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.

That's a good method now that copper is cheaper. So is it a pint to a joint. I would hate to go against the instructions.

Geordie Spark · Mar 6, 2016

Rpa07 said:
Try the CPC website for the micro therm IRODA gas torch - amazing little thing that uses a standard lighter and has a heat deflector for accurate work. Only 10.99 - I'm waiting for a spare 10.99 before I get one believe it or not! Unless anyone can review its efficacy then looks like a keeper.

I had one but it didn't last long. The ignition failed.

Richard Burns · Mar 6, 2016

The mini heat guns with lighters are OK for an emergency heat shrink, they do work, slowly, but are not long lived.
I use a paint stripper heat gun for heat shrink about £20, but do require a power supply.
You can get cheap and cheerful gas soldering kits for about £20 and this is my lack of power supply choice for heatshrink.

Leesparkykent · Mar 6, 2016

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 · Mar 6, 2016

I just use a blow torch

Pete999 · Mar 6, 2016

Loads on flea bay for around 30 quid

Sparkie30 · Mar 6, 2016

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

Geordie Spark · Mar 6, 2016

Sparkie30 said:
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 · Mar 6, 2016

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 · Mar 6, 2016

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 · Mar 6, 2016

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 · Mar 6, 2016

Same as this different colour though View attachment 31711

uksparks · Mar 6, 2016

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 · Mar 6, 2016

Geordie Spark said:
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 · Mar 6, 2016

telectrix said:
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 · Mar 6, 2016

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 · Mar 6, 2016

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

Midwest · Mar 7, 2016

telectrix said:
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.

Edit: Use a capital letter to start each sentence, and after a colon if the introduction is short and the words after the colon are the main idea and a complete sentence.
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Thanks for your're replies chaps, I'll peruse them later.

Midwest · Mar 7, 2016

Rpa07 said:
Try the CPC website for the micro therm IRODA gas torch - amazing little thing that uses a standard lighter and has a heat deflector for accurate work. Only 10.99 - I'm waiting for a spare 10.99 before I get one believe it or not! Unless anyone can review its efficacy then looks like a keeper.

I got something similar from ebay, but could never get the cigarette lighter to fit & seat into the gun. This one works okay then?

Rpa07 · Mar 7, 2016

Couple of bad reviews and one would use in an emergency. I think the idea of the Creme brûlée torch for very little money or the blow torch style if you have the extra cash - it's always good to buy quality that lasts if you can afford it.

Midwest · Mar 7, 2016

Leesparkykent said:
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

What gas cartridge does it use?

Midwest · Mar 7, 2016

Me thinks I'll have a look at one of those crème brulee torches, or just a small blow torch. Me now defunct corded paint stripper was great, but invariably the power was off when I wanted to use it. I've found this recipe as well;
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2745/ultimate-crme-brle-

londonfire · Mar 7, 2016

Second the creme brûlée burner. Wife wasn't happy when she could no longer find it though!

telectrix · Mar 7, 2016

Rpa07 said:
That's awful - can you blame the Hobgoblin or was it just you being an Arsenal?

can'tblamethe beer.i was on the first one. as it turned out, that was the only one yesterday. i was working on a quote and just forgot the bloody pan.

Geordie Spark · Mar 7, 2016

Sparkie30 said:
Good to know Geordie thanks , to be honnest bought it over a year ago around 90£ inc gas can cylinder.

Aye ... the Rotherbergers are around £60 - £80. The gas is about £12.

Like everything else, it depends on where you go and what deals are on at that time.

Geordie Spark · Mar 7, 2016

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

Edit: Use a capital letter to start each sentence, and after a colon if the introduction is short and the words after the colon are the main idea and a complete sentence.
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Thanks for your're replies chaps, I'll peruse them later.

Nah, nah, nah!! It's YOUR own fault and Thanks for YOUR replies!!! YOU'RE lucky to have me here to keep you right. :19:

shanky887614 · Mar 7, 2016

portasol are highly recommended or if your willing to spend the money weller

shanky887614 · Mar 7, 2016

Geordie Spark said:
Nah, nah, nah!! It's YOUR own fault and Thanks for YOUR replies!!! YOU'RE lucky to have me here to keep you right. :19:

https://youtu.be/N4vf8N6GpdM

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