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Gas Soldering Torch Kit

PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 7:13 pm
by Roger
What do people think of this for soldering copper??
https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys ... 2-17_16-10

Re: Gas Soldering Torch Kit

PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 7:16 pm
by rumdidlydum
You probably wont get enough heat out or it will take to long to heat up. And probably have to refill while heating i use a similar one to solder wires

Re: Gas Soldering Torch Kit

PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 7:19 pm
by Roger
Ah bugger. Was hoping it would be good for 2" or 4" copper pipe

Re: Gas Soldering Torch Kit

PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 7:22 pm
by 1 2many
rumdidlydum wrote:You probably wont get enough heat out or it will take to long to heat up. And probably have to refill while heating i use a similar one to solder wires


:text-+1: Great for wires but the heat won't be there or gas supply for soldering copper tube. :handgestures-thumbupleft:

Re: Gas Soldering Torch Kit

PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 8:47 pm
by OzKev
I recently got one of these, haven't tried it for soldering yet but I thing it should do the job
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gas-Torch-Fl ... 51b4b6ef19

you just use these gas bottles for it ($4.40 for a 4 pack)
http://www.bunnings.com.au/gasmate-buta ... k_p3171476