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Post by syncopator on Apr 1, 2010 18:40:40 GMT
I've had one of these for some years but not been able to use it for lack of a source of replacement cylinders, butane and micronox.
There used to be a stockist, somewhere in East Anglia I think, but can't find anyone now by searching the internet.
Sources in the 'States won't despatch them here.
Does anyone know of a U.K. or other European source?
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Post by jasonb on Apr 1, 2010 19:08:26 GMT
From Homeworkshop a week or two back
"I was asked to provide the results of my search for information on this product. Particularly the recharging of oxygen cylinder and the availability of oxygen.
The product is now being manufactured and supported by: Probitts Engineering Finbows Yard Station Road Bacton Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4NH Tel 01449 781453 search using Google for Probitts engineering Co ltd.
The owner, Julian has played a major role in the design and manufacture of the product. He can provide spare parts, recharged cylinders, servicing of assemblies and advise, a most helpful engineer.
This is not a product to dabble with if you value your life, it is a product with a high reputation for quality and purpose. I shall have mine checked out by Julian
Contact: John Smith UK 01823443271 "
Jason
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Post by syncopator on Apr 2, 2010 20:50:15 GMT
Thank you Jason, but that referes to a different torch.
The one I have is a very small self-contained unit, which uses two non-rechargeable cylinders, one of butane, the other of nitrous oxide.
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Post by simisworkshop on May 19, 2011 15:48:15 GMT
Hi there, Just wondering if you ever managed to track down a UK supplier for the butane & nitreous oxide cylinders for the microflame jewellers torch? I am desperate for some & cant find a supplier anywhere. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Simi
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Post by ace on May 19, 2011 17:34:55 GMT
No, I looked, I searched, I scanned but I only seem to find cylinders that are always located with in the US.
Sorry
ace
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Post by Myford Matt on May 20, 2011 19:57:26 GMT
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Post by bobpendleton on May 20, 2011 20:51:47 GMT
Their guidelines: We don’t ship goods that may be considered hazardous such as chemicals, hair spray, cigarette lighters, cleaning and toner fluids, etc. Seems unlikely then.
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Post by Myford Matt on May 21, 2011 0:00:28 GMT
Agreed Bob... what a shame.
Apart form sailing your own boat across the Atlantic, I can't see an easy way to do this
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Post by mosstin on Sept 20, 2011 0:16:26 GMT
Hi, I have a Microflame torch and had the same problem in finding cylinders. Solved the nitrous oxide one by using whipped cream cylinders. Nitrous oxide has antibacterial properties and is used as a preservative in making whipped cream from portable dispensers. You can get the cylinders from Creamright International in boxes of 10 for a fraction of the price of the originals. www.creamright.co.uk/I've been using them for over 2 years for glass blowing with no problems. I hope this helps anyone looking for nitrous oxide cylinders.
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Post by modeng2000 on Sept 20, 2011 5:38:56 GMT
That is interesting, what do you do about the butane cylinders?
John
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Post by SteveW on Sept 20, 2011 10:21:04 GMT
That is interesting, what do you do about the butane cylinders? John Just cleaning my teeth and it occurred to me that it might be possible to back-fill the butane cylinder in sit u from one of those cigarette lighter refill tins via the torch. Just ensure the nox is turned off.
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Post by mosstin on Sept 20, 2011 16:50:26 GMT
My thoughts exactly, to refill the butane cylinder from a butane lighter tin. I'm down to the last seven butane cylinders and was looking to order some more when I found it wasn't quite that easy. My plan, if I can't source new cylinders, is when the next butane cylinder is empty, was to remove the cylinder and drill a hole into the empty cylinder, tap it, and modify it to take a filling valve from a refillable lighter (ebay 0.60p?) then fill the cylinder with butane just like a lighter after fitting it back in the torch. Once the cylinder is fitted with a filling valve I will close the torch gas valve and refill without removing the cylinder from the torch.
I will let you know how I get on when the mod is done.
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Post by modeng2000 on Sept 20, 2011 18:13:19 GMT
Mosstin, that is certainly worth a go.
John
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Post by modeng2000 on Jun 28, 2012 7:39:59 GMT
Has anyone tried refilling a Microflame butane cylinder using a lighter refilling valve?
John
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Post by dunstan on Sept 17, 2012 15:47:36 GMT
I have been given one of these gadgets and am interested to know if anyone has made progress on a source of the butane cylinders.
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Post by modeng2000 on Sept 17, 2012 20:12:50 GMT
It does look like this thread has gone quiet.
John
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Post by Myford Matt on Sept 18, 2012 1:27:22 GMT
Maybe Mosstin blew himself up? :-(
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Post by modeng2000 on Sept 18, 2012 6:37:50 GMT
Perhaps I should have written "It does look like this thread has died" John
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2012 13:28:53 GMT
cream chargers work great. I purchased mine at a local baking supply store called the Happy Cook in Charlottesville VA. you can get them at lots of places. The brand they had was iSi. You can get the specs on the size at Nippon Tansan Gas Co., Ltd. They were the original cylinder makers for the torch. I still have not found butaine cylinders yet. Any help would be appreciated. I have not taken time to read all the threads to see if there is an answer yet.
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Post by akis on Nov 21, 2012 19:28:18 GMT
Cream chargers as previously suggested work. On the other hand if you need replacement butane chargers, don't waste your money! You can back fill the existing empty cartridge by opening the red only butane button, then remove the burner tip, get yourself a can of butane gas lighter refill for £1.00 and back fill the cartridge through the nozzle.
Please note you need 3 hands to do this! One to hold the torch, one to fill through the nozzle and the third to close the red butane knob.
Good luck!
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