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I used acetylene when I was doing a lot of soldering for a company. Then I went to propane when working on my own projects and nearly fall asleep when heating the joint.
I want to take a step up from propane. Is MAPP the way to go? I would like your opinions on this kit:
http://www.contractorstoolsupply.com/lenox-hand-torch-2-mapp-gas-cylinders-lt92kb-p-3507.html
Thanks for any replies!
SewerRatz
05-01-2009, 11:17 PM
I use an air/acetylene torch myself. I can never go back to Mapp, let alone propane.
BAPlumber
05-02-2009, 01:36 AM
that rig will probably be fine for you.
Redwood
05-02-2009, 06:41 AM
That is the type of rig I use most of the time.
Doing repair plumbing I might be sweating 8-10 joints max on a job and that rig moved my acentylene rig to the way back of the truck then into the garage...
I haven't used it in years...
kingsotall
05-02-2009, 07:05 AM
Buddy of mine has this kit and it is damn cool. People think he can wear it like a jetpack and take off or something!
http://www.lenoxsaw.com/img/compel/n1g5LhJgXLpEVZUI3JK0om1eoVOHIlB3/productdetail_main.jpg
LENOX MOBILE TORCH SYSTEM (http://www.lenoxsaw.com/enUS/Product/MOBILE_TORCH_SYSTEM.html)
Well, there is no more "MAPP" gas, but the MAPP+ is close to it. I have not used my acetylene torch in so many years that the hose is probably rotten. I use my hand held swirl tip Turbotorch with MAPP for EVERYTHING, and all sizes up to 1 1/2".
http://www.terrylove.com/images/soldering_kit.jpg
Buddy of mine has this kit and it is damn cool. People think he can wear it like a jetpack and take off or something!
http://www.lenoxsaw.com/img/compel/n1g5LhJgXLpEVZUI3JK0om1eoVOHIlB3/productdetail_main.jpg
LENOX MOBILE TORCH SYSTEM (http://www.lenoxsaw.com/enUS/Product/MOBILE_TORCH_SYSTEM.html)
I have thought about getting one of these but the tips are killers if you damage one...and I don't think the igniter is replaceable
plumbingskool
05-02-2009, 02:35 PM
I like that kit in the link or the Bernzomatic as well,
The portable mapp is just the way to go.
Easy to carry around and fast to work with,
I think you can't go wrong with that kit!
Hope that helps!