Soldering Fuel

[Deep Water]

I am gathering my plumbing tools for offshore cruising. Is it easier to carry small propane bottles or mapp/progases for soldering? I want to be able to get some work doing copper repairs in offshore ports. What is the availabilty of these two fuels?
I know propane is the big fuel for heating and cooking but I am looking for a small (hand held) type of bottle. The kind used on Sure Fire Heads for example.

Deep Water

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Deep Water.

[goboatingnow]

Originally Posted by Deep Water

I am gathering my plumbing tools for offshore cruising. Is it easier to carry small propane bottles or mapp/progases for soldering? I want to be able to get some work doing copper repairs in offshore ports. What is the availabilty of these two fuels?
I know propane is the big fuel for heating and cooking but I am looking for a small (hand held) type of bottle. The kind used on Sure Fire Heads for example.

Deep Water

Depends on where your going, my experience it there is a multitude of fittings and " common " sizes and cylinders. It's typically easier to get the gas but not in a canister that fits anything you have !

Dave

[HopCar]

It is possible to refill the disposable tanks from a regular propane tank but it sounds like a lot of work and even a little dangerous. Here is a discussion on how to do it: How to refill disposable propane cylinders

[atoll]

i have allways found the blugas refils,that are a butane propane mix available all over the world,as used in camping stoves.

a blow torch has multiple uses on a boat,from loosening siezed bolts to melting the ends of ropes.