HZ-7145B

I wasn't looking for a rig for serious steel welding - read my review accordingly. I was looking to fuse some heavy-gauge (10ga) non-ferrous metal beyond the capacity of my usual propane-air torch. They might generate high enough temperatures, but the metal sucked the heat away from the joint too fast for fusion. This does the job just fine. I had been having trouble finishing the ends of 10ga wire work. The usual findings weren't cutting it, the shapes are too uneven to make fabricated findings work well, and I'm just not nuts about using glue in these things - a nice, solid cold join like a rivet give me more sense of commanding the craft, but would have been difficult to apply, if even possible. A fused end seemed ideal, and a light-duty oxy-gas rig seemed like the tool of choice. Early results are all good. And, compared to the Smith Little Torch (a different tool for different jobs), the tank caddy is a Caddy, compared to the Smith's Volkswagen. That said, I have to agree with some of the negative reviews. Yes, the disposable oxy tanks have limited working life (and high price), but don't blame this tool Yes, the oxy valve is fussy: I turn and turn and turn and get nothing, then all of a sudden, way too much. A little practice with it and a light touch will get the result you want. Yes, it's not easy to screw the oxy tank onto the valve, but I think I was fighting the first release of pressure when the valve got into the tank ahead of the tank and valve threads engaging. And one more thing, not the tool's fault; You must light up the fuel before turning on the oxy, as with any torch. But it takes a while turning the oxy valve to get it going, and the fuel burns sooty, throwing threads of carbon into the air until the oxy kicks in. I have a tight workspace with limited ventilation, but I also have an air cleaner. When I fire up this torch, the air cleaner's schmutz sensor pegs and the fan goes into overdrive. If you have otherwise good ventilation and some tolerance for a little dirt, I envy you. Otherwise, I strongly recommend adding an air cleaner to your shopping cart, if not for your lungs and cleaning chores, then for whoever shares your work and living space. -- wiredweird

Heats things up nice and hot. Sweating a bead with it is great!

So...the unit arrived and immediately after I connected the gas tank (MAP gas) and lossened the main valve to charge the gas line the entire valve unscrewed. I had to immediately disconnect the MAP gas tank to get control of the leak. I was on a job so I had to get the unit working properly. A thin walled 10mm open end wrench, 1/2 a drop of red thread lock and approximately 15-20 newtons of torque seems to be the fix for the gas valve backing out when you unscrew the main valve for gas flow. I have very little confidence with this product (between the valve completely unscrewing, and the repairing red thred lock possibly locking up the schrader valve) and plan to order a better unit from a better supplier. My recommendation is "Not to Buy this unit!" I happened to be prepared to make the onsite repair, but you shouldn't have to do this with a new product!!!

It works fine for small jobs. The oxygen does not last long. I suguest you get one or two extra bottles.

Unfortunately I can't rate this beyond 3 stars., the product is made well and shipped in a timely fashion, however from what Ive seen, once damaged there is no option available to buy a replacement torch tip. Given the high temperature this torch can produce, damaging the tip seems almost par for the course. As is the case in my informed but novice use.

This thing is awesome! Use it for casting jewelry! Only problem is the oxygen runs out really quick and its like $20 a bottle. I recommend getting a bigger Oxygen bottle!

This kit is designed to use small cylinders of oxygen and gas, with a mixer valve to be able to solder, braze and even weld and cut steal, depending on the size of the flame selected. It is similar to using gas welding outfits that use the four-foot tall cylinders. The holder for the cylinders is solid steal and very sturdy. The cylinders can be purchased Amazon or at many hardware stores.

Works great for one tank of oxygen, but then the metal broke when attempting to remove the tank

Très Satisfait fonctionne super bien on peut souder avec une mini flammes toute en eillant une bonne température asser haute sans rien endomager au tour Merci

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The oxy cylinder will not screw onto the the regulator. Totally useless. Have to return. Other wise it looks well made.

Worked awesome! Not sure why there’s so many bad reviews here was able to get stuck bolts out of my exhaust manifold

Worked surprisingly well for a more bugrt friendly set up. The igniter broke on the first use but other than that it is a pretty good choice for automotive repair needs.