Hot Devil products have always been about reducing set-up times by creating gas torches perfect for small, small, hard-to-reach projects and tasks. The ease of set up and use, efficiency and power of the Hot Devil range has led to the brand becoming incredibly popular with Australian tradies.
Hot Devil’s new 3 in 1 Gas Torch & Soldering Iron is another innovative product designed for multiple uses. It has an adjustable head with eight different angles across a 90-degree range, and it’s quick and easy to fill using Hot Devil’s quality Butane Gas refill cylinder.
Ignition couldn’t be easier or safer, with a single red switch and trigger squeeze to get things fired up – the dual-action process stops accidental ignitions – and the flame is extinguished by simply releasing the same red ignition switch. A solid foot at the base of the torch allows stable and secure use on tables and workbenches and allows moving work around the self-standing torch. For use as a soldering iron, simply ensure the torch head is cool, unscrew it, then insert the soldering tip and wind the head back on.
Ignite the reassembled unit and get into some detailed soldering jobs and electrical work. For testing, we caught up with electrician and owner of Innuku Electrical, Stuart Innes. Innuku specialises in electrical automation and intelligent home installation in residential homes.
TEST #1: IN ACTION
Ease of use is a significant feature of this unit, and the 1300ºC burn temperature makes it perfect for a wide range of uses. Everything from plastic and metal tubing, heatshrinking, wood graining, through to paint removal, electrical, plumbing and a stack of other everyday jobs besides. Stuart was glowing after he put the Hot Devil through its paces.
“The versatility of the torch was the first thing that stood out for me,” flamed Stuart. “Any tool that allows us to carry less equipment around is fantastic, and this Hot Devil 3 in 1 Blow Torch was perfect for small and – surprisingly – medium-sized jobs as well. Today we used the free-standing base to tin a few cables and to solder some LED cables. It was more of a delicate type of work. Then we had to solder some earth cables together for a switchboard, and that was more of your everyday heavy-duty work. Last, we did some heatshrink work on various sized cables. “Across the board, the result was impressive,” he nozzled.
TEST #2: EASE OF USE
The safety function on the ignition trigger does a great job of stopping accidental ignitions and wasted gas, and the switches are well positioned. “In the past,” hissed Stuart, “I have accidentally activated torches. The flame didn’t ignite, but I did find when I next went to use the tool all the gas had been spent. The dual process of sliding down the lever or switch, and then squeezing the trigger, means you won’t waste your gas, and if any children got hold of the torch, they wouldn’t be able to activate the ignition.”
“It’s easy to hold and feels great in the hand. Being able to use the tool either free-standing on the bench or held in the hand means it suits different applications and makes it a very handy and flexible torch for many applications in many trades.”
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
It’s the set-up speed and flexible use that makes hot Devil’s 3 in 1 torch such a winner for many trades. There’s plenty of burn time, and the Hot Devil butane refill canister’s refilling process is easy and quick: turn the torch upside-down to reveal the underside of the base, push the refill canister down onto the nozzle several times, and before you know it it’s ready for action.
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