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Posted by Bob Minchin on January 19, 2008, 5:14 pm
Please log in for more thread options Christopher Tidy wrote:
> Bob Minchin wrote:
>> Christopher Tidy wrote:
>>
>>> Hi folks,
>>>
>>> Has anyone here got experience of the Sievert "Cyclone" propane torch
>>> burners? They are the ones which apparently produce a rotating flame
>>> which completely surrounds a pipe joint when soldering or brazing.
>>> I'm wondering about buying one, but it would be good to know people's
>>> opinions first as they're fairly expensive.
>>>
>>> Thoughts would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> Best wishes,
>>>
>>> Chris
>>>
>> They work well. I bought one when I installed my central heating. The
>> one I have is about 1/2" diameter and suits 15 and 22mm pipe but does
>> not reach all round 28mm.
>>
>> Bob
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> Thanks, Bob. Do you find that they're a lot better than a regular burner
> for the purpose?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Chris
>
To be honest, soft soldering heating pipe does not present much of a
challenge to a standard Sievert burner. The cyclone ring of flame is
quite helpful working up close to a wall although I still put a piece of
sheet metal to protect the plaster.
Unless you have a lot of pipes to do, then you might get greater use out
of buying two different sized standard burners giving a capability over
a wider range of jobs.
HTH
Bob
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>
> Has anyone here got experience of the Sievert "Cyclone" propane torch
> burners? They are the ones which apparently produce a rotating flame
> which completely surrounds a pipe joint when soldering or brazing. I'm
> wondering about buying one, but it would be good to know people's
> opinions first as they're fairly expensive.
>
> Thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Chris
>