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Post by ron on Dec 5, 2006 16:15:59 GMT
Before I splash out the cash do you think that torch is better value for money than the Clark one I posted a link to earlier?
Ron
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Post by baggo on Dec 5, 2006 17:34:46 GMT
If you are prepared to spend the money Ron I would go for the Sievert stuff. The Sievert torch from Machine Mart is much cheaper than from elsewhere and then you can buy the extra burners as you need them. Chronos sell them for about £12 to £20 depending on the size. You might get them cheaper if you shop around.
Although the Machine Mart own brand is ok the burners are plated I think and the plating burns off the first time you use them. The Sievert ones are solid brass and should last forever.
John
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John Lee
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Post by John Lee on Dec 5, 2006 18:07:36 GMT
Before I splash out the cash do you think that torch is better value for money than the Clark one I posted a link to earlier? Ron The Sievert ones Ron, as Baggo said above; they will see you out. Although, blush, I will never build another loco boiler. Buy it in, in these Blairite PC days with Health and Safety, Pressure Vessel regulations, somebody wants to sue you for a little scald.. ohhh and the local club jobsworth I lose interest. I suppose I am saying what I swore I would never say.. "when I was a lad".. ahh we lived under a box in the road, you were lucky..quote from Monty Python.. Regards John |
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Post by ron on Dec 5, 2006 19:37:32 GMT
OK, that's settled it, the Sievert one it is, plus Santa's offered to bring me one for Xmas ;D Because my workshop is creosoted timber I do most of the brazing in the greenhouse, so the tomatoes should be early next year  Ron |
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paul
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Post by paul on Dec 14, 2006 16:16:50 GMT
Because my workshop is creosoted timber I do most of the brazing in the greenhouse, so the tomatoes should be early next year I only just noticed your reply Ron - nice one |
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Post by Chris Kelland on Dec 15, 2006 8:39:41 GMT
Ron,
If you are looking for extra burners, look at the cyclone burners - the air intake is a lot further from the flame and it helps keep the burner going in tight spaces.
Chris.
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Tony K
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Post by Tony K on Dec 15, 2006 9:15:13 GMT
Ron, colleagues tell me that for soldering bigger boilers it is important to keep the ambient temperature high whilst soldering the particular joint. Perhaps then, you should solder these items in the workshop. You will probably only get one crack at it and you will have to be quick! This may help your determination to get it right.  Only joking - no, it's not funny! Regards, Tony. |
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