Cordless Heat Gun anyone?

[ThirdGenPump]

So I didn't even know this was a thing till yesterday.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2688-21

I've never really made use of a corded heat gun either so have no idea what the expectations would be. My go to for heat shrinks and HDPE connections has always been a propane torch. If I need to bend PVC conduit I use a heat blanket. If I get caught without a heat blanket I'll use a torch but I hate sanding off char marks.

Technically it's hot enough to do solder, but I imagine that would be a slow process.

Anyone know what the actual wattage comparison is between a heat gun and a torch?

Anyone got experience with one or thoughts on using them in our line of work?

 

[GTOwagon]

I don't think an electric heat gun gets close to the temp of a torch. Correct me if I am wrong.

 

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[Stuff]

Look at the pictures. It appears designed for heat shrink tubing. Small opening so spot heating

 

[ThirdGenPump]

I don't think an electric heat gun gets close to the temp of a torch. Correct me if I am wrong.

Not anywhere near. The gun is 850 fahrenheit vs a propane torch at 3600f.

I'm wondering it the gun is going to try my patience for heat shrinks. If it isn't a whole lot slower it might have use.

 

[Boycedrilling]

I’ll have to see what it costs. I ONLY use heat guns for shrink tubing. I’ve told my guys I’ll fire them if they try to use a propane torch on shrink tubing. It’s too easy to overheat it and/or burn the wires adjacent to the shrink tube.

I have a generator mounted on the pump trucks but I can see where cordless would be nice. And it’s got a 7 second heating time.

 

[ThirdGenPump]

I’ll have to see what it costs. I ONLY use heat guns for shrink tubing. I’ve told my guys I’ll fire them if they try to use a propane torch on shrink tubing. It’s too easy to overheat it and/or burn the wires adjacent to the shrink tube.

I have a generator mounted on the pump trucks but I can see where cordless would be nice. And it’s got a 7 second heating time.

Kit sells for $239(gun, shrouds(2), battery(1), charger, case)

Just the gun with nothing else is $119.

Watching reviews it seems decent. Comes up to temp really fast. A 5ah battery is good for about 18minutes continuous.

I've always used a propane torch. Some other guys in my area use a lighter. Don't know anyone that uses a heat gun.

I'm going to try one out. If it doesn't work out maybe I'll go into the window tinting business, to recoup the investment.

 

[Boycedrilling]

Yeah a corded heat gun from harbor freight is about fifteen bucks. Maybe $50 from NAPA. Takes about the same time as a handheld propane torch and you don’t scorch the tubing or wire insulation.

 

[GTOwagon]

An electric heat gun is handy to have around for small task. Shrink wrap, heating some things up without the gas smell, easy to use. A handy homeowner tool to have laying around. But I can't imagine justifying the cost and also the continued cost of replacing batteries. I think twenty five bucks or so buys a small electric one, but I have had so many I have gotten at auctions, or second hand that I am not sure. I use them in my business (my day job!) for packing products. Just my personal insight.