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?

 

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.

Does it look like this?

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.

 

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.

Must have posted when you did Steve. Information overkill, but hope something in my post helps.

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.

I don't think the plasma cutter would be a good fit for that application;-)

 

EDIT I see Steve has sorted it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thanks Steve, i will resurrect a thread i made earlier.

 

Regards.