Is this safe to use on a motorcycle? Would it be necessary to remove the gas tank beforehand? I currently use a wired soldering iron with no worries.
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I would think it would be safe to use but it really depends where you're going to have it pointed. As I said in my earlier review it probably isn't strong enough to do what you want anyway but I'm just guessing because of my experience with it and I don't know your plans with it. Just take my advise though and get something more powerful.
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I would not use around a gas tank. This uses an open flame to heat the end. Flames and fumes are a bad mix.
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I bought this unit specifically to carry on my MC! There is absolutely zero chances for butane leakage plus there is no spark source in the Tool Roll anyway. I also carry a refill tank of butane as well as propane mini-tank for the camp cooker. In more than 20 years of summer MC touring I have never had a problem with this soldering torch or those that preceded it...
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Well, never tried using this on a motorcycle. What I can say is...... it's a good quality jack that fits snugly in the 12v socket in our vehicles (one of which is a diesel truck). The fit / quality is way better than the cheapo ones we bought at the big box store. I liked it so much I recently purchased a second one.
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This is what you would expect to see. The drive current to generate the heat is turned on an off as the temperature of the gas is regulated to a constant value. The soldering iron drive will show comparable behavior.
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Yes, indeed. I have one similar to this I bought many years ago and have used it exclusively on gas stoves. Never had a problem with grease melting into the flame. The openings drain into a trough that circles the burner. The only thing I've done is remove the cast iron plate that you would normally rest your cooking pot on. This lets me get the cooktop closer to the flame and a better sear.
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As an aircraft mechanic, I use this product all over the airplane (can't remove the tanks) just a bit of common sense, don't solder if fuel is leaking, and don't solder on the tank, hope this helps.
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It is not recommend for two reasons. First it can strip the jacks main screw, and second with the load of the motorcycle could do damage to the drill.
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Yes I use it on my electric hot dog grille.If it is safe for surfaces that cook food, it will be safe for gears, motors ect.
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I don't think you should put anything electrical in with gasoline try seeing if you could get a warming blanket cover safe to use with flammable gases
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SAME PROBLEM HERE.. CONTACTED THE VENDOR WITH ABSOLUTELY NO REPONSE OR FOLLOWUP.. In my opinion it's a piece of crap.. I replaced it with Weller ML500MP Mini Butane Soldering Iron.. it works..
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Either way is good! In fact it may be better with a soldering iron since it's packaged in a smaller quantity as though intended for small jobs such as might be tackled with a soldering iron. Torches will work too though.
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I USED to own a Harley and I would NOT put them directly on the motor. Frame or under the tank maybe but I believe they will melt if in contact with heat.
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Make sure the red is positive and the black is on black. Also make sure to strip the wire to get to the copper for a good connection, when they come stock it looks like the tips have solder on them for transport protection. P.S. Good trick with the thin wire because it is a little difficult to get down to the copper to get a good connection. Without taking the copper with it lol. Take a lighter and put the flame on the tip of the wire, hold there for two to three seconds blow out then just pull the plastic off. It works great!!! But be carefullI have these on my 2001 kawasaki zx6r, they look great. Hope this helps Make sure the red is positive and the black is on black. Also make sure to strip the wire to get to the copper for a good connection, when they come stock it looks like the tips have solder on them for transport protection. P.S. Good trick with the thin wire because it is a little difficult to get down to the copper to get a good connection. Without taking the copper with it lol. Take a lighter and put the flame on the tip of the wire, hold there for two to three seconds blow out then just pull the plastic off. It works great!!! But be carefullI have these on my 2001... » Read More Make sure the red is positive and the black is on black. Also make sure to strip the wire to get to the copper for a good connection, when they come stock it looks like the tips have solder on them for transport protection. P.S. Good trick with the thin wire because it is a little difficult to get down to the copper to get a good connection. Without taking the copper with it lol. Take a lighter and put the flame on the tip of the wire, hold there for two to three seconds blow out then just pull the plastic off. It works great!!! But be carefullI have these on my 2001 kawasaki zx6r, they look great. Hope this helps « Show Less
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Sorry for the delay, camping for the last week with no service of any kind, it was great! I use copper wire ends sized for the studs on the back of the switch, soldered is the best way to go, but if you have a good crimp tool you should get a lasting connection. Coat the connections with a good dielectric grease to help prevent corrosion.
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I didn't do either. I bought this and installed it on my airplane. I glued it to the crankcase assembly with high temperature Permatex. It has worked great since 2010 when I bought it. Needless to say the FAA would have a conniption if they knew I had used a non-aviation part. Oh well, I am completely satisfied. As to your question, and me being an automotive technician, I would apply it to the side of the battery and you only need to use it for an hour or two.Carri
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You will get much cleaner welds with Gas, I am not an expert welder, but had much better results with gas. The welder ships with flux core wire for use without gas. I found it produced much more spatter and a less consistent weld pool than when welding with Gas.
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If you're new to nitro definitely look at temperature gun and after run oil and always run all the gas out if you're not going to run it in the next couple of days WD40 works fine for after run oil I've got a slayer 4x4 and a 4 tec been having the truck about a year and haven't had to change a part yet it's very durable
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I have this on my quad 400 and was looking to get a Barnett Panzer V and was wondering if I could easily remove this from my Barnett Quad 400 and put onto the PazerV with out any problems?Well husband is going to do it!