gents has anyone used the victor self lighting aceteylene turbo-torch? ive used the regular one and it works fine. saw a plumber , the other day using a self lighting turbo-torch, it looked very convient. what do you guys and girls think of this red-handled little beauty? any input would be appreciated. thanks gerry
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I have a different brand MAP tourch.
But having the trigger ignitor is the best thing since sliced bread.
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A-holes. Hey every group has to have one. And I have been elected to be the one. I should make that my tagline.
Yeah, certainly on a propane/MAPP torch the self-lighting feature is the cat's PJs.
Seems like you're talking more about a bigger acetylene cutting torch but... I have a self lighting propane/mapp torch in my plumbing box and wouldn't ever want anything else (not a pro plumber, of course). Mine has just the torch head with regulator on a hose to the bottle. That makes it even better because you can manipulate the flame every which way without any gas flow or bottle weight issues. If they have that type of deal for acetylene, I'd say go for it. Anything to eliminate a step and make life easier.
One major benefit is that you never have to leave a torch running while you do something. Reduces the chance of setting many things (including your hair) on fire significantly.Do make sure the thing is shut off and fully safetied/disconnected before you put it away, though.
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thanks to everyone for your input, gerry
I got one, Turbo Torch brand.
Go get one. When you use it, you'll wonder why you waited so long.
Did you get one yet? :)