Questions and Answers for Bernzomatic Trigger Ignition Start Torch Kit with 14.1 oz. Handheld Propane Gas Cylinder and Adjustable Flame

A:  I'm not sure. I only use mine for lighting fires and pellet smoker tubes.

A:  Hello and thank you for your message. Yes, you can use the TS3500 torch to sweat pipes. If you have any additional questions, please email us at Bernzomatic@WorthingtonIndustries.com. Thank you.

A:  no it does not your wrist does

A:  No, the nozzle does not swivel.

A:  No, this does not swivel. It is stationary. I love my torch though. So easy to start.

A:  Not that I know of, return it to HD, they'll replace it.

A:  rik, before returning or exchanging, humor me. I don't know your skill level. There's an arrow on the knob. BEFORE putting the gas bottle on, If the knob won't turn one way, try the other. There's an outside chance that it shipped in the open position. If it won't move at all, Home Depot is very accommodating. Better to visit the store again than to work with a potentially unsafe tool. Be safe and be well. Jeff

A:  I don't see why this would not work. Either this or a heat gun.

A:  I'd suggest a combo approach: Nature, a clothes iron and the torch. On a hot sunny day, put a terrycloth towel over the stain and hot iron the towel, wicking as much of that hot wax out of the concrete as you can. Toss the towel. If you hit the rest of the stain full force with the torch, you'll probably just make it darker. Instead, play the torch over the remaining wax, moving it constantly, heating it just enough to let it evaporate, not burn. Let our increasing UV levels take care of the rest slowly. BTW, fabric shops sell products that'll clean your iron of whatever residue it may pick up. No guarantees, but that's what I'd try. Enjoy the torch and good luck with the project.

A:  I would not recommend using the torch method. Try a cleaner with a power washer - that is your best bet.

A:  Sure, that would work. Just have to keep the torch far enough away from the surface as to not char your concrete.

A:  Yes, this will work with the Coleman propane tank.

A:  Yes. That’s what my torch tip is currently on.

A:  aer, Most of these small propane tanks have the same size and threading. I'm thinking that the narrow taller tanks are used because they fit into smaller spaces. Short fat tanks might also be harder to hang on to and manipulate safely.

A:  Yes it will work but the handle is really cheap and flimsy. There are better ones on the market for a few dollars more.

A:  There is a dial that you turn in order to allow the gas flow and if you turn it more a stronger output is expected. Then you squeeze the trigger on the front. That trigger is an igniter. After that you can hold the blowtorch in your hand and torch away without squeezing. If you try to torch in a horizontal position it will sputter, presumably due to a safety feature intended to prevent starting a fire if it gets knocked over or dropped. I have never tested that and don’t intend to, but I use the torch to get the bubbles out of epoxy and it is tricky sometimes to torch out the bubbles if you have to reach out any real distance and torch downward. All in all it has done a great job and has been well worth what I spent.

A:  No, this doesn't have an automatic blowtorch.

A:  I'm not sure what you mean by automatic blow torch. What you do is turn the propane knob counter clockwise to start the gas flowing, then pull the trigger to ignite it. After that you have continuous flame until you turn the knob clockwise to shut it off.

A:  If I understand correctly " No " . the Torch Kit is great for soldering copper and Tin . But is not hot enough to smelt { melt medal } for welding or to fill mold for other things. For that you would need Oxygen/Acetylene to meld and weld. Hotter flame.

A:  this should melt it eventually - copper melts around 1,500 degrees and this torch can do up to about 3,500 degrees.

A:  Hello, and thank you for your your question. For the use case you have listed, I would not recommend this torch. You would want to look for our TS4000 or TS8000 as both of those are compatible with propane for day-to-day, and MapPro for this type of use case. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at: Bernzomatic@WorthingtonIndustries.com or at www.Bernzomatic.com. Thank you.

A:  Hi Nae. Thank you for your question. Yes, the Bernzomatic-TS3500KC propane torch would do the job burning at a maximum temperature of 3600-degree F. The Bernzomatic 14.1 oz. MAP-Pro cylinder may get you there a bit quicker burning at a max temperature of 3730-degree F. This will give you a much faster heat transfer than the propane. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-14-1-oz-Map-Pro-Cylinder-332477/203226566 Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Rick_HD_OC

A:  I actually purchased it for that purpose and was very disappointed. It could not get a steel bar 2" wide by 3/8" thick to a red state. I suggest trying the map (sp) gas kit, it should burn hotter.

A:  I have not had much luck in getting this tip to focus the flame to generate the heat needed to bend metal, but you might be able to do it. I do know this will not seal the gas in the cylinder if you leave the tip on the bottle.

A:  depends on the size of metal stock. i have used this torch to heat small diameter metal and bend it but for larger stock it may take a long time to get it hot enough to make it workable.

A:  MAP Pro burns slightly hotter than propane, so it would be best to use the MAP designed torch head to be used with the same gas. The MAP designed torch head can probably handle the propane (blue bottle) but it would need to be confirmed if the other way around works.

A:  Joseph, this torch is rated for propane only. The yellow can is MAPP gas, sort of like propane on steroids. (Mostly propane with additives) MAPP is hotter and better suited if you're going to solder copper pipes, and the Yellow Can combo torch can burn either gas. It's also twice the price. Once used to best practices for "sweating" pipes, propane is just fine for homeowner jobs. If I just got hired to do larger and more frequent jobs, I'd spend the extra money.

A:  You should be able too. It just big and hard to balnce.

A:  No, it is not recommended to be used for creme brulee.

A:  You could, but I would not. Too large and bulky compared to a smaller version designed for kitchen use.

A:  Yes, you can. I agree with answer that says "get a blue flame" as this is evidence that the gas is fully combusted. Note this, however, if you are working in a commercial kitchen you must have a torch with a food suitable stamp or seal. Health inspectors will catch this.

A:  I suppose you could, but not sure if it is the right fuel for food related activities.

A:  Yep. If you are using it at the table this won’t be as pretty as the ones designed for kitchen use, and there might be enough gas in the tank for a lifetimes worth of creme brûlée creation, but absolutely.

A:  Spruce Eats recommended this one in their "The 7 Best Kitchen Torches of 2021" with a direct link here FWIW. Am seriously considering it as it could also be used for steaks and tomatoes - as well as in the garage if I wanted.

A:  Yes, on two points: 1) It's pressure-regulated, according to the HD description, so you can tilt it downwards to your brulee or meringue and it won't shut off. 2) You need the blue flame high heat setting that this thing delivers for a cleaner tasting burn; those cute little butane-powered "chef style' burners can only manage a cooler orange flame, which leaves an undesirable aftertaste of fuel. Blue flame is good. Used this type of torch when stationed at SecNav Mess in the Pentagon.