I have a Rothenberger Superfire2 and am currently using the disposable 400g cartridges/tanks. As they're pretty expensive, looking to switch to a propane tank using a "push on hose adaptor" designed for the torch. Haven't linked it here as I'm not 100% of the rules yet. I then need a hose to a regulator to the tank, preferably with a flashback arrestor fitted, right? Is there anything else I need to do or is it just a matter of getting the parts that fit properly? Rothenberger don't seem to provide a spec sheet for the Superfire so I can't actually find a exact size for the connector or the pressure the regulator needs to be able to cope with, so I was hoping there are some plumbers or torch users out there who could possibly point me in the right direction. Thanks.
that's a big torch for jewellery unless you are melting down ? - Cooksons keep all manner of adaptors and odd fittings
Pretty big, yeah - its mostly being used for annealing and melting though, and it does pretty well at those things. If I was doing finer work I'd have picked something a bit smaller. I do like Cookson, but they're charging £100 for a regulator without a gauge and £40 odd for a hose... to be honest I guess I'm just mostly wondering if Propane stuff has a standard fitting and I can grab most of it from any hardware store. (although Screwfix don't seem to carry regulators etc)
what's wrong with a standard torch ? the only advantage to that torch is that it's got a built in igniter - if you are sat at a bench a disposable lighter does the trick - and why do you need a guage ? - for £50 ish you could get a nice Sievert complete with hose and adaptor that plugs directly into a cheapo standard gas bottle reg, which will last months and give you a couple of days notice that it's running low
To be honest, I got it because I'd used one before and I found torch+MAPP for £45. I do like the look of the Sievert, especially changable tips..
if Cooksons don't do the adaptor you are after google Hamilton gas products - they will, but good luck finding a guage, no one I know uses a guage for what you are doing, certainly not for flow control as it will be so low
here, happy xmas http://www.gasproducts.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Rothenberger_Super_Fire_Blow_Torch_Hose_Adaptor.html http://www.gasproducts.co.uk/acatalog/Blow_Torch_Accessories.html
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