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The thermal stripper not only soften old paintings, it deploys its talents for other uses.

What is a heat gun used for?

The hot air flow of the steamer is regulated in intensity and temperature. At low temperature, this funny gun de-locks, dries a surface, accelerates the chemical processes, shortens the drying time of the glues, expands the metal parts to facilitate their disassembly...

Thanks to it, it is possible to take off without difficulty old adhesives or to soften the putty of a window, to soften plastic slabs to facilitate their cutting.

Caution: burns!

The heat gun releases an intense heat. Despite its family resemblance with a hair dryer, it should not be used lightly. Be very careful: do not point it towards your hands or any other part of the body. Whenever possible, work outdoors. In any case, far from flammable surfaces and combustible materials. Remember that heat can melt a rubber mold, cause instant combustion...
The tool should be handled with care and caution.

Stripping with a heat gun

Stripping with a heat gun

The removal of old paints and varnishes is the first use of the heat gun.
Scraper blade, reducing nozzle, flat nozzle and glass guard make stripping easier in every corner.

How to strip with a heat gun


Hold the nozzle at about fifteen centimeters from the surface to be stripped.
When the paint is sweltering under the effect of heat, remove it with a metal scraper.
To avoid getting burned, wear gloves.
Protect at least the hand holding the scraper.

Wax with heat gun

Wax with heat gun

The chore of furniture and parquet flooring becomes almost a pleasure with the heat gun.

How to wax with a heat gun


Spread the wax on the support with a cloth.
Slowly pass the hot air flow of the heat gun (set to the lowest temperature): the wax penetrates deep into the wood.
With this method, the clear marks left by the bottom of the glasses, disappear as if by magic.
Then polish with a woolen to shine.

Solder with heat gun

Weld fittings on copper pipes, here is another string to the arc of heat gun!

How to weld with a heat gun


If the wall is near the pipes, place a heat shield to protect it.
Clean the ends of the tubes with sandpaper (without touching them!).
Fit the tubes to the fitting and heat with the steamer set to maximum power.
Melt a tin solder wire at the junctions of the pipe and fitting.
Let cool.

Defrost with heat gun

To accelerate melting ice, nothing like the heat of the heat gun!

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Defrost the refrigerator with a heat gun

If you use a knife to defeat blocks of ice, you risk piercing the wall of your refrigerator.
Instead, set your heat gun to the minimum temperature to speed up the defrost. You will avoid any incident.

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Defrost a pipe with a heat gun

Who has never had the bad surprise of a pipe frozen in his country house because of a cold wave as intense as unexpected?
With patience, walk the stripper along the pipeline, running water will find the way to the tap.

Soften a PVC tube with a heat gun

In plumbing, the heat gun saves you bends and joints if you install PVC drain pipes.

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To bend a pvc tube


Pass the tube (fairly quickly) over the nozzle of the gun until the softening of the plastic begins.
Gradually, lift both ends of the tube to obtain the desired degree of bending. (Do not try to get a 90° elbow to marry closer to the corner of a wall, it's impossible).

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To connect two tubes by interlocking


Gently heat one of them by turning it around itself near the nozzle.
Prime the flare of its end by presenting it on the tube chosen as the male part of the fitting.

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Heat again until a satisfactory softening is achieved and then firmly engage the heated tube by turning it to fit into the other pipe.
While cooling, the PVC tightens and traps the other endpiece: the connection is final.

Thermal scraper: how to use it well

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👉 This allows for easy and thorough cell retrieval from vessels of all shapes and sizes without having to constantly re-position the scraper or culture vessel. The TPP exclusive raised knobs on the handle allow for a slip free and secure grip when wearing gloves.

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