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I bought a blow torch at the new (to me anyway) "Mr. DIY" store in Central Plaza, Udon Thani.  I thought it would hook up to a butane gas can that I already have and are available in the "Home" places and Makro.  But, it didn't.  I went back to "Mr. DIY" today and found they don't even sell the gas.  Jeez.

 

The gas cans I already have work with camping stoves and other blow torches (I got one from Lazada that crapped out after only a few uses - fell apart).  But, this new blow torch has a "+" type of connector and just doesn't fit up.

 

So, I'm looking for the type of gas can that will fit that.

 

Anybody?

 

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Got a picture Steve?

 

Anything on the packaging indicating the gas cylinder type.

 

If you can't get the gas take it back as not fit for purpose.

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A few photos and info:  The torch is from Kovea - a Korean company - as is the recommended gas canister.  In previous attempts to online order gas, I'm told it cannot be shipped - so I think that's out.  So, I think my options are to try to return the torch or find the gas.

 

Note: the photo showing the top of gas canister that is commonly available here does not fit the torch.

 

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Are you trying to cut or heat?

The small butane torch should be available at many stove/gas bottle shops. The Solo hooks up to a standard propane bottle. Both good for heating & breaking those stubborn torqued nuts with red or green loctite. Electric heat guns work also.

For cutting steel the plasma cutters are great. Acetylene/oxygen torches are also readily available, Global has them all set up for around B3,000. & I seen a set in a Chiang Mai hardware store that was setup to use propane. Depending where you're at, plenty of shops to exchange gas bottles.

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Use would be heating as in getting the charcoal started and putting a glaze on ham.  If I can't find the correct gas can for this Kovea torch, I will just something that works with the Makro butane.

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Update:  I noticed additional instructions inside the package that called the "star connector" an O-ring - so maybe not a connector like I thought.  It said to align cartridge collar notch with locator tab on the torch, push gently, and twist.  Which I had already tried, but thought I'll give it another go.  I found pushing a LOT did work.  So, there I go.  

 

You got it right again @Crossy.  Thanks.

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Just another update to close this...  The "piezo-ignition" push button is defective but it did start up with my long nose gas lighter.  It put out an almost invisible hot blue point so maybe could use for cutting - or not.  No air control though.  Oh well, I paid less than B200 so let's see how long it lasts.

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3 hours ago, bankruatsteve said:

It put out an almost invisible hot blue point so maybe could use for cutting - or not.  No air control though. 

Would this type of gas torch remove paint from Shera/Conwood?.. i need to remove old paint but do not want to use a sander as i may make grooves.

 

Thank you.

Sorry to go off the original topic.

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19 minutes ago, james.d said:

Would this type of gas torch remove paint from Shera/Conwood?.. i need to remove old paint but do not want to use a sander as i may make grooves.

 

Thank you.

Sorry to go off the original topic.

I doubt that would be the most efficient method, but I have no idea.  I think I would be going at it with an angle grinder.  Suggest that you start a new topic - like "Remove paint from Shera/Conwood", mention if using a torch would be a good idea, and see what that turns up.  It's not likely to get much attention in this thread.  Cheers.

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