What torch do We prefer ?

**Carl Martin** · 28-10-2009, 09:53 PM

Thought I'd ask as we all have our own favourites and preferences.
But today I have to say I learnt something new. I've used rothenburgers to sieverts and my own favourite is a Smiths "little torch" but today I visited a freind who's been in their family business for well over 50 yrs and he has a hydrogen water torch (hydroweld) basically using a charged electrolite produces hydrogen gas via distilled water, no gas canisters or bottle at all, thing is amazing, torch weighs just over an ounce and is 5 inches long in total, produces a flame to 6000 deg farenheight , nine different tips to adjust flame for working with different metals etc. Produces very little or no oxidants.Truly amazing and I'm just about to order one.

**bustagasket** · 28-10-2009, 09:58 PM

wow that sounds amazing i am intrigued!!!

I dont have a posh torch to compare, i only have a little hand "cooksons" torch so i cant help sorry.

**ben b** · 28-10-2009, 10:04 PM

microwelders are good, i have one, that and a mouth blow torch, and a rothenburg propane.
You can get several different brands of microweld, all work on wet cell principal.
check out all the tool companies before purchase. they range from 500, to 1000 pounds, approx

**Carl Martin** · 28-10-2009, 10:08 PM

I'm lucky in as much I can get one via my mate. Definately the best torch I have ever used. No more gas bottle, can't wait.

**mizgeorge** · 28-10-2009, 10:25 PM

Carl, I can't tell you how much I covet a water torch. I have a horrible feeling it's going to be my next expensive bit of kit, but I need to do some serious research first.

**Solunar Silver Studio** · 29-10-2009, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by Carl Martin

today I visited a freind who's been in their family business for well over 50 yrs and he has a hydrogen water torch (hydroweld) basically using a charged electrolite produces hydrogen gas via distilled water, no gas canisters or bottle at all, thing is amazing, torch weighs just over an ounce and is 5 inches long in total, produces a flame to 6000 deg farenheight , nine different tips to adjust flame for working with different metals etc. Produces very little or no oxidants.Truly amazing and I'm just about to order one.

I bet you can't pick one of them up from T K Max for £7.99!!

LONG LIVE THE CREME BRULEE TORCH!!!

**bustagasket** · 29-10-2009, 07:46 AM

i mentioned it to my OH who nodded knowingly and promptly changed the subject lol

**EmmaRose** · 29-10-2009, 01:04 PM

Oh Su LOL, know the problem

I'm still sticking to plumbers and chef's torches.....I have a sievert but never use it.
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**agent_44** · 29-10-2009, 01:12 PM

One day, I will buy a proper torch and I am hoping it will be a water torch. Like George though I have a lot of research to do!

**WitchfordSilver** · 31-10-2009, 06:05 PM

I have a MicroWeld 200 water torch, two operator model. I still think that it’s the best torch for doing small work like chainmail and chains etc. Would not suite a silversmith not enough volume of heat.
Pro’s and Con’s so far:-
Pro’s
• Small localised flame.
• No Gas to buy.
• Light weight easy to hold.
• Tip sizes to suite must small work.
Con’s
• Limited or No control over temperature of flane. Limited control is by changing the fluid in the bubbler tank . Water, MEK, Meths etc.
• Pressure of the gas exiting the tip’s. This can be enough to blow solder off the pick.
• Always seem to smell the MEK when in use, so needs good flume extraction.
• In daylight can be hard to see flame, have set alight a few things left near the soldering mat.
• The chemicals used in the cell are not nice, Base chemical get very hot when mixed and would burn skin very easy. Wear protective face masks, apron and gloves if changing the cell fluid.

Neil