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Detroit 2000W Heat Gun $19.95 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ $99 Order) @ Total Tools

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Detroit 2000W Heat Gun $19.95 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ $99 Order) @ Total Tools
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snuke on 18/01/2025 - 09:46 totaltools.com.au (1870 clicks)
Last edited 18/01/2025 - 17:35

Copy Paste form same deal last month:

Popular heat gun due to cheap price when on special.

Ozitio one from Bunnings normally comes on special at the same time (didn't last time) and is preferred as it has a dial to adjust the heat level. Ozito is not currently on special though - https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-2000w-variable-temperature…

Description
Powerful 2000W for stripping paint, softening adhesives, shrinking, plastic fittings and bending plastics
Soft grip “D” handle
2 Speed heat switch: 300L/min at 350°C, 500L/min at 550°C

Specifications
Rated power input: 2000W
Rated voltage: 230 - 240V ~ 50 Hz
Temperature: 350°C / 550°C
Airflow: 300 / 500L/min

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Comments

  • athk on 18/01/2025 - 09:48
    +2

    Anyone used these to light charcoal?

    • Lizard Spock on 18/01/2025 - 09:57
      +1

      It will heat charcoal nicely

    • Launchroach on 18/01/2025 - 09:58
      +1

      I use the XU1 ones and they light easy

      • athk on 18/01/2025 - 14:24

        Yeah I know but this is half the price…

        • spaceflight on 18/01/2025 - 15:58

          600 degrees versus

          300L/min at 350°C, 500L/min at 550°C

          • athk on 18/01/2025 - 19:00

            @spaceflight: So 50 degrees more for double the cost?

            • spaceflight on 18/01/2025 - 23:00

              @athk: Yes it's hotter, specifically designed to light charcoal, has less plastic to melt and costs slightly less than double

    • gyrex on 19/01/2025 - 09:49

      Lighting charcoal using a 2000W heat gun, regardless of the brand, is a game changer. What used to take stupid amounts of time now takes 2-5 mins to get the charcoal lit in-situ. No stuffing around with chimneys etc.

      • athk on 19/01/2025 - 12:28

        Yeah for sure, I can get rolling quite quick 10-15 with natural lighters though.

        Not sure if it’s worth it to be honest. For me anyway

  • StopSpending on 18/01/2025 - 10:02

    I've always used a cigarette lighter or a mini gas torch to shrink heatshrink. Would a heatgun like this work better? If so, I would look at getting a (DeWalt) cordless version.

    • kizzy on 18/01/2025 - 10:11
      +1

      Yes it shrinks it quickly without burning it

    • snuke on 18/01/2025 - 10:23
      +6

      Be aware, that like most cordless electric ones, the DeWalt cordless heat gun is a bit pissweak. If that is what you want, then it's great, albeit expensive.
      Adam Savage likes it because it's so weak as it makes it harder to overheat items, so when he needs less heat, that is the one he uses.

      • when2buy on 18/01/2025 - 22:39
        +1

        thats what hair dryers are for

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 18/01/2025 - 12:13
      +3

      I do a lot of heat shrinking a week and going to a heat gun was much more reliable and uniform results - corded way better.

      I have a cordless one in my Ute toolbox but it’s definitely weaker as snuke pointed out (gets the job done and sometimes there’s no power point where I’m doing work)

      • StopSpending on 18/01/2025 - 16:31

        Thanks guys. I'll grab the Ozito as soon as Bunnings price match. It should save me from burning heatshrinks and be a bit safer when I work around petrol boats

    • Bob Svargis on 19/01/2025 - 10:02

      A heat gun is definitely better than a lighter for heat shrink, I do lots of heat shrinking with my very old heat gun. I’m cheap so I haven’t bought a cordless one yet. Just be careful as it is very easy to overheat the heat shrink and ruin the surrounding insulator.

    • skillet on 21/01/2025 - 12:20

      Yes continue with gas powered heat guns they work the best and most economical.

  • da-ren on 18/01/2025 - 10:12
    +1

    What about… using it to get the roast pork skin really 'crackling', anyone?

    This is a serious question. I have been thinking about it for years but I never bought one because I have no use of it for its original intended purpose.

    • zeugmatographer on 18/01/2025 - 10:25

      put it in the microwave for a few minutes… guaranteed perfect crackling.

      • Lizard Spock on 18/01/2025 - 11:16
        +1

        Would the fat not make a mess in the microwave? I mean I don't know much about crackling because I don't eat pork (cos pigs don't have a great personality 😜), but I would assume that, like butter in the microwave, the fat would splatter all over the place.

        • Steve90pct on 18/01/2025 - 11:24
          +1

          'cos pigs don't have a great personality' - obviously you haven't met one in person 😅

          • Lizard Spock on 18/01/2025 - 11:25
            +4

            @Steve90pct: Well we'd have to be talkin' about one charming motherf***'in' pig. I mean he'd have to be ten times more charmin' than that Arnold on Green Acres, you know what I'm sayin'?

      • tunzafun001 on 18/01/2025 - 15:38

        Can we get more info re microwave/ crackling?

        Do you mean just for the initial drying out phase?

    • jsefrog on 18/01/2025 - 15:13
      +6

      I did this at Christmas. The porchetta I did on the spit was cooked right through but the crackling wasn't quite done, the heat gun worked a treat to finish it off.
      I can also comment on the microwave. I have tried this several times, it never worked for me, it either burnt it or made it like rubber.

      • da-ren on 18/01/2025 - 17:24

        …with this exact heat gun?
        If not, what's the brand and model🤤 you've used?
        Just trying to eat in as eating out is quite dear nowadays. Thanks.

    • cashews on 19/01/2025 - 07:16

      I have done this a few times, it works pretty well.

    • Bob Svargis on 19/01/2025 - 09:58

      I do this with my 15 year old corded XU1 heat gun. Only when I have to, like if the pork belly hasn’t had enough time to fully dry out before cooking it. Yes, it works, and yes, it’s easy to over do it, but you get more control over the crackling compared to sticking it under a grill.

  • nodanime on 18/01/2025 - 10:59
    +1

    Detoroito Sumasshu!

  • Jeeyang on 18/01/2025 - 11:02

    I want to replace a bathroom vanity cabinet. There is silicon or something similar that stick the basin to the wall. I tried to use a utility knife to cut it but seemed very difficult. Will a heat gun work in this case?

    • Joost on 18/01/2025 - 11:10
      +2

      Yes, but be really careful.
      You're more likely to damage something with the heat gun than putting extra pressure on the knife. Cutting silicone out is the correct method of removal.

    • nuno on 18/01/2025 - 11:23
      +10

      Use dental floss or a guitar string using a sawing action.

      • Jeeyang on 18/01/2025 - 11:26

        Thanks for the suggestion.

        • Th3Saviour on 18/01/2025 - 21:33

          you want something with a lot of tensile strength like piano wire or you could even try fishing line.

          Just make sure you have that mirror propped up as once you cut out the adhesive it will fall.

    • ant-ant on 18/01/2025 - 14:41

      I've used a chisel to remove silicon stuck on bathroom tiles.

      • Jeeyang on 18/01/2025 - 15:05

        I have to remove the basin first.

  • mr_asstight on 18/01/2025 - 16:02
    +1

    This only has two speeds of heat whereas ozito has a dial

  • TK Deadwalker on 18/01/2025 - 20:08
    +1

    Thanks for the deal OP. Been meaning to find a heat gun to try and open up my old phones to replace the battery.

    • pinkybrain on 19/01/2025 - 01:14
      +1

      what is the phone models and what is your current phone you using?

      Will you be selling those old phones or using them after battery replacement?

      Generally is not recommended to use heat gun nowadays since you can easily damage the phone screen etc..

      You can get heatpad, screen separator which is for safer.

      If you got a 3D printer, you can use the heatbed to remove the screen, if you don't want to get a heatpad etc.
      Note : Don't place the phone face down if you doing this.

      • TK Deadwalker on 19/01/2025 - 02:36

        They are cheap old phones. I don't really mind if they were to break. Just want to recover the storage and photos if possible.

        I've seen some YouTube videos using the heat gun to gently heat the adhesive before using the prying tools to release the screen from the phone.

        • pinkybrain on 19/01/2025 - 07:16
          +1

          They are cheap old phones. I don't really mind if they were to break. Just want to recover the storage and photos if possible.

          Can't you just connect it to a power cable and it should turn on?

          These heat gun can heat up to 600°C so you can damage your phone quite fast..

          When you a heat pad, it usually only goes up to 100°C…

          I've seen some YouTube videos using the heat gun to gently heat the adhesive before using the prying tools to release the screen from the phone.

          Yeah I seen some of those videos as well but never tried, cos I saw some videos where they damage the screen as well.
          Also the phone will be super hot when trying to pry it open…

          Why not try it with a hair dryer first before thinking of buying this heatgun?

          Also if you got a a 3D printer, it is essentially like having a heat pad.

          • TK Deadwalker on 19/01/2025 - 23:28

            @pinkybrain: Unfortunately the power ports are faulty and the battery can't be recharged due to that reason.

            On second thought, I believe you may be right with the heat gun being too hot for the phone.

            I might look into those heat mats you mentioned. Do you happen to know of any that you can recommend?

            Thanks for the heads up friend 🙂👍

            • pinkybrain on 20/01/2025 - 22:53

              @TK Deadwalker:

              Unfortunately the power ports are faulty and the battery can't be recharged due to that reason.

              so you just hoping to put in new battery and it will power on without needing to recharge since the port is faulty?

              I might look into those heat mats you mentioned. Do you happen to know of any that you can recommend?

              I don't know of which brand to recommend, just get what your budget allows
              and look at the reviews

              https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=Smartphone+LCD+Screen+Separato…

              https://www.ebay.com.au/b/LCD-Separator-Mobile-Phone-Parts-f…

              https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-lcd-separator.html

              If you can get a 3D printer, that would be best value for money since it can be used to 3D print or to remove the phone screen
              whereas the heatpad only has one function.
              e.g.
              https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/ukniaj/a_new_us…

              You can also try use a hair dryer (on a crappy phone that you can sacrifice to test) to see if it works then you don't need to buy anything

              • TK Deadwalker on 21/01/2025 - 09:28

                @pinkybrain: Thanks for the heat mat recommendations.

                I'm hoping to replace both the port and battery.

                I will try the hair dryer method first, hopefully it will work 🤞

                Thanks for your help 👍

                • pinkybrain on 22/01/2025 - 21:24
                  +1

                  @TK Deadwalker:

                  I will try the hair dryer method first, hopefully it will work 🤞
                  Thanks for your help 👍

                  yeah no worries

                  Note: I think the hair dryer method probably won't work all that well (so best to test it on a phone you don't care about) cause the heat (air) will take a lot longer to heat the glue attached to the screen and most likely you will end up cracking the screen when you try to pry it open since you can only heat the glue one corner at a time…

                  the best is to get a heat pad which is in the links provided
                  there are some selling for $50 to $60 which will work much better since it heats all the screen at once.

  • Geekomatic on 19/01/2025 - 00:25

    Anyone ever used one of these to help remove the screen from an older iMac?

    I believe the one I have has magnets holding the screen + glue.

    • snuke on 19/01/2025 - 00:40

      Do not use a heat gun. There are a million YouTube videos about the procedure, please watch some to do with your model.

    • pinkybrain on 19/01/2025 - 01:16

      yeah heat gun is a bad idea to try on expensive electronics and computers

      you can easily damage your screen with a heat gun
      since they can heat up to 600°C

      just google your "model imac + repair" etc and there will likely be a repair guide / youtube video somewhere.

  • cherpu on 19/01/2025 - 14:14
    +1

    Can this be used for soldering and desoldering electronic components?

    • skillet on 21/01/2025 - 12:23

      Desoldering and then delaminating the PCB.

      • cherpu on 21/01/2025 - 12:29

        Lol. I think you saved me $20

        • skillet on 21/01/2025 - 12:47

          You want an infrared and hot air heater to do PCB with heavy copper grounds for example laptop and pc mobo. For mobile phones you want variable temp and air hot air stations. Just go to those shopping center repair stalls and look at their tool setup.

  • skillet on 21/01/2025 - 12:24

    It's a fixed 600C but you can always move the heat gun further from the roast item to reduce temperature.

    I prefer a variable temp heat gun. This is no different to your wife hairdryer with broken thermostat.

  • ahmedaman on 22/01/2025 - 15:14

    Thanks OP

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