Best torch?!

**Unhindered** · 12-01-2010, 11:13 PM

I got the £19.99 torch from here a few months ago and only opened it up today, it doesnt seem to want to work, maybe im not putting enough gas in but it is only lighting a candle-like flame...

It is only intended to be a temporary torch anyways so I was wondering what torches people have and can recommend? I would be very grateful

I'd rather not spend too much money but if I do need to I want it to be amazing and last forever!

**Emerald** · 13-01-2010, 07:16 AM

You need to make sure the hole is fully open

a lot of us use this one and people all seem to have there own preference. I have a Sievert aswell which can be found elsewhere quite cheaply and i am more than happy with it.

**Unhindered** · 13-01-2010, 09:54 AM

ok thanks yeh i definately have the hole fully open so maybe im not putting enough gas in, i will look at the sievert ones too

**MuranoSilver** · 13-01-2010, 11:10 AM

I use the Nimrod PT500 (I've even melted glass with it so it definately gets hot enough!)
Here's a review
http://pmctips.blogspot.com/2009/06/...soldering.html

Nothing lasts forever, but it's lasted me 3 years of almost daily use and I've just bought my second
and added a PT200 to the cart on Georges suggestion too!

nic x

**mizgeorge** · 13-01-2010, 11:53 AM

Nic, it's the T-75 I use and recommend to everyone for fine work. I don't know what the 200's like at all. They guys at Nimrod are lovely though.

I like the PT500, but my good old Lakeland professional cook's torch (which is a total bargain) is even better for melting and annealing.

**MuranoSilver** · 13-01-2010, 12:25 PM

Lol I guess I'll soon find out what the 200's like then.

nic xx

**Unhindered** · 13-01-2010, 12:47 PM

thanks for your feedback guys, im looking at all the ones youve mentioned now, george do you know the name of your torch as there are a few that i have found

**mizgeorge** · 13-01-2010, 01:33 PM

this one:

Welcome to Nimrod Europe Direct

**lynnm** · 13-01-2010, 02:59 PM

I went out and bought myself a pressie today... a Sievert.... got it really cheap, about £95 which included the gas and bottle! Can't wait to use it either!