Hot Devil torch in hand? DIY mistakes just became a thing of the past.

May 24, 2025

Solder Like a Pro with a Hot Devil Torch: Power, Precision, and No Nonsense

Learning to solder doesn’t have to be a pain — not when you’ve got the right fire in your hands.

When you’re out in the shed, halfway through fixing a trailer light or patching copper pipe, there’s no room for weak flames or fiddly gadgets. You need gear that works first time — every time. That’s where the Hot Devil Propane Torch Kit steps up.

Before I started using the Hot Devil torch, soldering felt like a battle between patience and gas leaks. Now? It’s like putting butter on hot toast. Joints seal faster, cleaner, and with way less mucking around.

“What I like most about this torch is that it handles drops, heat, and bad weather better than half the people I go camping with.” — Candeece, Lead Tool Nerd at Strathalbyn H Hardware

What Makes This Torch a Standout?

Straight up, it’s the burn temp. The Hot Devil’s solid brass burner tube hits up to 1898ºC — more than enough to solder copper, loosen rusted bolts, or even thaw a frozen ute lock at 6am in winter.

And it’s not just about heat. Here’s what makes it one of the handiest torches we’ve got on the shelf:

Manual ignition — classic flint spark means fewer breakdowns and better control.
Lightweight & portable — perfect for those remote fixes out on the property.
Anti-flare design — gives you safer, steadier burning, even if you tilt it on weird angles.
Adjustable flame control — from precise pencil flame to roaring heat, you’re the boss of the burn.
CGA600 thread — fits most standard propane cylinders if you need a refill fast.

How to Solder With It (Without Stuffing It Up)

This torch comes ready to work — the kit includes the brass torch head, spark igniter, and a Hot Devil propane cylinder. Here’s how to use it.

Step 1: Safety First

Clear your work area. Wear gloves, eye protection, and never solder near fuel, fumes, or dry grass (yes, even if it’s just “real quick”).

Step 2: Clean Your Gear

Use wire wool or a pipe cleaning brush to clean the joints you’re soldering. Any grime left behind will wreck the seal.

Step 3: Assemble the Torch

Attach the torch head to the propane cylinder using the CGA600 thread. Make sure it’s tight but not overdone. Check for any leaks with a drop of soapy water — bubbles mean go back and fix it.

Step 4: Light Her Up

Open the gas flow slightly, spark it with the flint igniter, and adjust the flame to what you need. Medium roar usually does the trick for copper pipe.

Step 5: Heat & Feed

Hold the flame on the fitting — not the solder. Once the joint’s hot enough, touch the tip of your solder to it. The solder should melt and flow into the gap smoothly. If it balls up or rolls off, the joint’s not hot enough yet.

Step 6: Cool and Check

Turn off the torch and let the joint cool without touching it. Once it’s fully cool, wipe it clean and check the seal. Done right, it’ll last longer than most marriages.

More Than Just Soldering

This torch isn’t a one-trick pony. We’ve had blokes use theirs to:

Heat-shrink electrical sleeves on trailers
Thaw frozen pipes during icy snaps
Loosen stubborn bolts that’ve copped too much rust
Fire up char-grills or campfire kindling quicker than matches in the wind

Its portability and power make it handy both at home and bush. Toss it in your ute or toolbox — it's the stuff you don’t realise you need until you’re stuck without it.

From Frustrated to Flowing

In the old days, soldering was slow, smoky, and fussy. You spent more time fiddling with your flame than sealing the joint. But with the Hot Devil torch, that dynamic flips. It's quick to light, stupidly reliable, and doesn’t complain if you knock it around.

You could spend hours struggling with soggy old soldering irons, or just grab the torch and get it done right.

"Used to take me 3 tries and a worm of wasted solder — now it’s sealed by the time the dog finishes sniffing the tyre.” — another happy torch convert at our front counter

Final Thought

You don’t need years of practice to solder like someone who’s been laying copper since the 70s. You just need the right flame in your hand and the confidence to strike it. And this torch? It gives you both.

Cheers for reading,
Candeece