BLUEFIRE MRS-7014B Trigger Start Gas Welding Torch Head for Propane & MAP PRO Fuel,Extend 1.5" Burning Tube Nozzle Piezo Self Ignition Handhold Cylinder Soldering Brazing Triple-Point Flame

Before purchasing this unit, I read through all comments here, and many complaints are about the ignition and shut-off during usage. After I got mine and been using for days, I did not found anything wrong with this torch, if using it properly. In my opinion, this is a great torch with good price. It is a entry-level torch but still can meet most needs for ordinary people like me (i.e. not professionals making a living on this). I found almost all user complaints are rooted to one thing: that this torch is direct-input torch head just as same as the Bernzomatic WT2301. So the bottle pressure dominates everything: Cannot ignite? Just turn to low the gas knob when pushing the trigger. Shut-off when inverted? Of course it will extinguish when inverted, since it does not have anti-flare and that is why it is cost much less than those high end models. Shut-off during using? Check your environmental temperature, this is probably due to the surrounding temperature is too high and the bottle pressure goes up, it is not the torch’s problem but the bottle’s, bring the bottle to some cool place for a while may solve the problem. Similarly, flame is too small? Maybe this is because you are using it in ice cold winter and the low temperature cause the bottle pressure too low, use some hot water to warm up the bottle. See? Almost all complaints can related to the direct input design and could solved easily. you get what you pay for, and you work with what you have at hand, simple as that

Recently purchased this to replace my old torch for an epoxy project. The value on this package was pretty awesome for the quality of the product. I love the trigger mechanism and the size of the adjustment dial. The igniter has worked flawlessly, and the heat output is consistent.

I purchased this to light the pellets in a smoke generator. I have used it approximately 5 times, for about 1 minute each time. It worked well, until today. It lights, but the flame is so small, it’s useless. I tried a different bottle of propane (brand new), thinking that maybe the bottle I was using was empty, even though it still felt full, and same result. The torch just won’t let gas flow. Very disappointing. This is such a simple product, how do you screw up the design????

It works great when it is up right, but if you tilt it at an angle to burn something on the ground the torch blue flame goes out and it starts spitting out orange normal flames.

Worked right away

This is fine, but I like the other $14 one with the brass valve handle much better. I think I'd break this one with the plastic valve knob on a screw. That part feels real cheap.

The BLUEFIRE MRS-7014 and the Bernzomatic WT2301 are the two most popular propane torch heads in US market, gladly I have both torches and work with them for some time, here is some comments and comparisons:1. Both torches are entry-level propane torch heads, if you are working on some larger projects, you’d better switch to higher level propane torches. But for those who just want to do some light and small soldering jobs, or precision welding, these two torches are enough for your needs. And they cost less.2. Both torches are triple-point flame, the flame cone size is slender and concentrated. Both torches have good and stable flames. BLUEFIRE torch marked the output is 2505.26 BTU/hr, and max temperature 1130 C. Bernzomatic torch does not mark parameters, but by my experiences they should be very close to each other.3. BLUEFIRE torch head has a longer burner tube, about 1.5” longer than the Bernzomatic torch. I am personally more in favor of the BLUEFIRE torch’s design, the longer tube can access deeper into some shallow spaces, and this is very helpful for my work. Plus, I saw some other user comments said that the longer tube made Bluefire torch’s anti-flare performances better than Bernzomatic, I tried the same test and Yes it is true, I totally agree with that.4. Both torches are made by plastic and stainless steel, the fittings are both solid brass. Both torches are good quality for me. Bernzomatic maybe more heavier in my feeling.

Read through the comments, there were some buyers complain that the torch will extinguish when work at inverted position. Does people never read instructions before using? There is a label on the burner tube, clearly stated that this torch is not designed to be used when tilted over 60 degree. Let me explain this to you, this torch is the direct input design which is more budget-saving, it do not have pressure buffer chamber so the LP gas inside the propane cylinder will flow into the tube when inverted, in liquid form! Especially in winter when the temperature is low, the propane may not fully evaporated and will extinguish the flame at the outlet. If you are looking for a propane torch that can work in inverted condition, you should go for some more expensive models which have the anti-flare function or pressure stabilizer designs.As for me, I have no problem with this torch head, it works perfectly in all conditions it supposed to. Just do not tilt the torch over 60 degrees and everything should be OK.