Reddit reviews Bernzomatic 361472 BZ4500HS Heat Shrink Torch
We found 7 Reddit comments about Bernzomatic 361472 BZ4500HS Heat Shrink Torch. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Auto start/stop ignition easily ignites and extinguishes flameHeat shrink tip provides wide flame for heat shrinking, heat treating and heat applicationFor best results, use with MAP-Pro fuel, such as the Bernzomatic 14.1 oz. MAP-Pro Hand Torch CylinderCast aluminum body construction for durabilityPressure regulated for consistent performance when tilted or momentarily inverted
The BZ4500HS is $67 on amazon I got one and like it. I'm also interested in trying one of those weed burning torches you hook up to a propane tank, for around $20-30 you can find them at places like Harbor Freight
It's not a bad deal if you need the sheet and rack as well. Provided those two pieces are of a quality that would rival something for close to $100 in the stores.
If you don't need those things then it's just a prettier version of the heat shrink torch from Bernz. The BZ4500HS is a torch that throws a wider flame used to heat shrink vinyl and is available from Amazon for $50. Though it's definitely not as pretty as the all white Apple-esque version from Sansaire.
I don't think anyone that already has a Bernz soldering torch would benefit enough to warrant buying this. Though if you don't have a torch at all yet, it might be a better option.
That being said I doubt it fits the Searzall, though I don't know if it's still necessary when using the wider flame from the BZ4500HS.
I purchased the BernzOmatic 361472 BZ4500HS Heat Shrink Torch its great it disperses the flame so you don't get that unpleasant taste. For the torch you have you can purchase the tip from eBay and just screw it on your TS8000, its on eBay and called WORTHINGTON Torch Tip,Propane/MAPP,Use with 4NE84
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The weed burner is probably your best bet for a big flame, if you need a smaller torch then use a torch that's for soldering, not welding. Bernzomatic makes a good selection of these, look at their heat-shrink torches or their other broad-flame torches. Those sound like exactly what you want. Even their plumbing torches would probably work. You can experiment with blocking some of the air holes if you want a flame with more red in it. Also, you want to use a cooler burning gas, like propane (instead of mapp or acetylene). If you need to hold the flame on aluminum for more than 30 seconds fill the flashlight with water.
For example;
https://www.amazon.com/BernzOmatic-361472-BZ4500HS-Shrink-Torch/dp/B00834RCLU
https://www.amazon.com/BernzoMatic-JT680-361473-Jumbo-Flame/dp/B00008ZA0D
The instruction manual for the Sansaire Searing Kit confirms that it is simply a model BZ4500HS torch with a new paint job. http://www.bernzomatic.com/content/uploads/2015/08/Sansaire-Searing-Kit-Manual.pdf
The BZ4500HS torch is available for $70 on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00834RCLU/ Couple it with a sheet pan and cooling rack that you likely already own and you're set.
I have heard it is slightly better than the standard plumbing torches.
I already have a Bernzomatic 8000 for soldering, so I don't think I would buy another torch. I don't think the extra expense of the Sansaire would be worth it to me. People suggested the Sansaire was probably just a repainted Bernzomatic Heat Shrink Torch, which is much cheaper. The branding+paint on the sansaire look like a $80 mark up.
The downside of the Heat Shrink Torch/Sansaire is that if you want to get a Searzall down the road, the thing is designed only to fit the 4000/8000 models.