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Heat Torch

  • 17-02-2013 7:21pm
    #1
    jayok
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭


    While working on a suspension I've cone across a seized bolt that neither my impact gun or penetrating fluid will shift. I need to get some heat on this and I was wondering where is the best place to get a handheld torch? The bolt and component are all steel.

    I'm in Dublin - thanks!


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


    A cheap plumbers gas torch from your local builders merchant or DIY store should do the job.


  • #3
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Rothenberger superfire 3 with a MAPP gas bottle are great.


  • #4
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Woodies diy have them, check the plumbing section.


  • #5
    jayok
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭jayok


    Thank all. Some heat and that bolt came right out! :)


  • #6
    dieselbug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭dieselbug


    What do you think of this?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YO_snrzYrs


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  • #7
    jayok
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,906 ✭✭✭jayok


    dieselbug wrote: »
    What do you think of this?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YO_snrzYrs

    Intwresting tool - seems to work on induction. Looks less cool than walking around with a open flame though ;)


  • #8
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    Quick look on ebay and theres a couple with buy it nows for stg£650.

    Youd want to be taking off a lot of seized bolts.


  • #9
    dieselbug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭dieselbug


    Guy:Incognito wrote: »
    Quick look on ebay and theres a couple with buy it nows for stg£650.

    Youd want to be taking off a lot of seized bolts.

    It's very expensive alright. Comes in a kit with different size coils and one coil like a rope that you can wrap around whatever you need to heat.
    Handy in a tight space when you cant use a flame.

    I suppose there are places where gas may not be allowed for reasons of insurance or flammables etc and this might be allowed.


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