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Where to buy a blow torch.

  • 31-01-2012 9:58pm
    #1
    jt269
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    Hi All,

    I have recently moved to kilkenny and I am in need of a blow torch to do some soldering. I have checked out the local woodies to no avail.
    Does anyone know of anywhere in Kilkenny that would sell them?

    Thanks in advance

    Cheers
    James


Comments

  • #2
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    What type of soldering are you doing ?.


  • #3
    dm1388
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭dm1388


    it baffles me why people keep going to woodies to buy this kind of stuff, try heatmerchants or chadwicks


  • #4
    jt269
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭jt269


    As I said I have only just moved from the UK so I don't know the other DIY stores yet.
    I am soldering some central heating pipe.
    I'll give Chadwicks a go.

    Cheers for the help.


  • #5
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    Rothenberger is probably the best, these are available from most plumbing/heating suppliers,I hav'nt bought one for a while as I'm retired, but I would estimate the cost is about €120.
    These are a very robust torch that give good service even when used and abused in general work and site conditions.
    B&Q did stock the exact same torch but under a different name, these were selling far cheaper than the ones with the Rothenberger name tag the last time I purchased one.
    B&Q gas bottles are a bit expensive so it's cheaper to get your refills at the plumbing suppliers, these last well as the torch has a built in igniter which means it's only burning when you're soldering, as people tend to leave the cheap torches running to avoid looking for matches etc. to relight


  • #6
    sullzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,409 ✭✭✭sullzz


    aujopimur wrote: »
    Rothenberger is probably the best, these are available from most plumbing/heating suppliers,I hav'nt bought one for a while as I'm retired, but I would estimate the cost is about €120.
    These are a very robust torch that give good service even when used and abused in general work and site conditions.
    B&Q did stock the exact same torch but under a different name, these were selling far cheaper than the ones with the Rothenberger name tag the last time I purchased one.
    B&Q gas bottles are a bit expensive so it's cheaper to get your refills at the plumbing suppliers, these last well as the torch has a built in igniter which means it's only burning when you're soldering, as people tend to leave the cheap torches running to avoid looking for matches etc. to relight

    The b&q ones your talking were great , i bought one about 6 years ago when my rothenberger one was stolen and its still going strong , think i paid about 60 euro for it


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