Posted by Michael Roback on November 2, 2003, 10:20 pm
: I am looking for a new torch. I have narrowed it down, I think to
Crossfire (owned by man who worked for and designed the original Turbotorch)
and Turbotorch but am open to other suggestions. I posted on this a few days
ago, but did not ask whether you folks recommend the self-igniting or
non-self-igniting versions. I am leery about buying a unit with a
self-igniter for two reasons, 1) unless it has a lock, it is a safety hazard
if one of my kids were ever to get close to it and 2) it is an extra
mechanism to fail just when I need the torch! I know that some self-igniters
have a button that fires the torch up and a button that kills the flame
instantly which is nice for working is tight spaces, but one can do do that
with the regulator also. I suppose it is personal preference, but am curious
what you folks think the pros and cons are to this decision. Also, when not
in use, do Propane/Mapp tanks need to be stored standing up or can they be
kept in a tool bag lying down. Also, forr those of you that use non-self
igniters, do you use cigarette lighter to light?
Posted by Christian McArdle on November 3, 2003, 5:35 am
>but did not ask whether you folks recommend the self-igniting or
>non-self-igniting versions.
I don't really see any cons to self ignition. I would never buy a torch
without self ignition. It is far safer. It doesn't encourage you to leave
the torch on unnecessarily, which can be very dangerous as well as wasteful.
If you have young kids, I would suggest that gas torches might be best kept
out of their reach or locked away, self igniting or not.
As for the reliability issue, even if it does go wrong you'll just end up
with a non-self igniting torch.
Christian.
Posted by v on November 3, 2003, 4:01 pm
On Mon, 3 Nov 2003 10:35:15 -0000, someone wrote:
>As for the reliability issue, even if it does go wrong you'll just end up
>with a non-self igniting torch.
>Christian.
That is a GREAT answer! If it goes wrong, then he just has what his
alternative was anyway. Like saying "gee, this is risky, I might get
killed, so I guess I'll commit suicide"?
-v.
Posted by Jeff Cochran on November 3, 2003, 7:31 am
On Mon, 03 Nov 2003 03:20:36 GMT, "Michael Roback"
>: I am looking for a new torch. I have narrowed it down, I think to
>Crossfire (owned by man who worked for and designed the original Turbotorch)
>and Turbotorch but am open to other suggestions. I posted on this a few days
>ago, but did not ask whether you folks recommend the self-igniting or
>non-self-igniting versions. I am leery about buying a unit with a
>self-igniter for two reasons
After years of fumbling with igniters and flints wearing down and
trying to use a lighter when I couldn't find an igniter, I finnally
picked up a self igniter on a whim. Wouldn't ever go back.
Especially working on top of a 14 foot ladder... :)
Jeff
Posted by Stormin Mormonn on December 17, 2003, 12:15 pm
I was working on a job, helping install a boiler. The plumber who was
working there had a B tank acetylene, with a hose and Pres-To-Lite torch. I
offered him to let him use my Mapp torch, but he says he really loves that
B-tank. He spends endless time looking for his sparker, though.
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On Mon, 03 Nov 2003 03:20:36 GMT, "Michael Roback"
>: I am looking for a new torch. I have narrowed it down, I think to
>Crossfire (owned by man who worked for and designed the original
Turbotorch)
>and Turbotorch but am open to other suggestions. I posted on this a few
days
>ago, but did not ask whether you folks recommend the self-igniting or
>non-self-igniting versions. I am leery about buying a unit with a
>self-igniter for two reasons
After years of fumbling with igniters and flints wearing down and
trying to use a lighter when I couldn't find an igniter, I finnally
picked up a self igniter on a whim. Wouldn't ever go back.
Especially working on top of a 14 foot ladder... :)
Jeff
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