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--- Quote from: John Rudd on November 14, 2011, 10:09:56 AM ---If the cylinders are Red in colour, look to see if it says Propane on the side somewhere....... Propane is the hottest of the two readily available gases and works down to a lower temperature ( if you're going to be doing stuff at sub zero temps... :lol: ) --- End quote --- Pretty sure it is propane, but will have to check when I get the oppertunity. Do the small cylinders have the same connection as the larger cylinders, and is that the connector that comes with the torch, or are there different standards and could I end up having to buy a new regulator? Had this issue with gas before.... :( |
| John Rudd:
TBH, Your best bet is to decide what you want in way of a torch and see what it comes with....I cant remember if the kit from MM came with a reg( probably not I suspect )...but the hose connectionis a left hand thread onto the regulator...There are different size connections on gas bottles too, just make sure you obtain the right reg for your torch and bottle........ |
| Stilldrillin:
This is my big one Steve....... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Parasene-DIY-Blow-Torch-Lamp-Butane-Propane-Gas-Can-/300519808021?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item45f8605c15 I realise, you're thinking larger/ hotter. But, this works "instantly" on c/ heating fittings. Also, with sensible shielding, it has raised red heat every time, for the little silver soldering I've done. David D |
| andyf:
Steve, my MM kit came with a hose and regulator, as shown on the photo in the link I gave. I think the threads on these bottles (where the regulator screws in) are standard, however big the bottle. The female thread in the connector on my small (4kg) red Calor Gas propane bottle has a minor diameter of about 0.8" as measured crudely with the internal jaws of digital calipers, and is left handed. Compare that with your big red bottle. Andy |
| John Rudd:
Here's mine........ Haven't used it to ss a boiler yet, but I'd use supplementary heat ( blowlamp.. :clap: ) anyways to avoid using all my gas...... |
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