Bulk gas kits

[marie]

Hello peeps.

I'm just after some advice. I am new to lampworking and like many have found MAPP gas quite expensive. I have recently started on my 3rd can of MAPP and now wanting to get bulk fuel (I refuse to buy more MAPP due to the cost!).

I have seen Tuffnell's bulk fuel kits, but wondering if there are any websites that sell similar kits?

Could anyone point me in the right direction!?!

Many Thanks

  Marie x

[Billie]

Only know of Tuffnells.  That's where I got mine 

[beads-on-toast]

honestly go with tuffnells!!!
you can't go wrong

[Sarah]

I second (or third that)! And Martin's very good at answering daft questions too. 

And you'll save loads of money by going bulk as well as quite a lot of frustration.

[Funky Cow]

Yep! Having just gone bulk, all I can say (apart from whooopeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!) is go for it

[Mary]

Some people went to a welding shop, but had a lot of hassle getting the right bits, and getting it all fitted together. It's a cheaper option if you know exactly what you're going for, and find a place that don't have the condescending "little woman" attitude. But it's worth the extra to get it all fitted properly, and know it's the right stuff.

[marie]

Well, thanks for all of your replies. I have thought about it and taken you advice and put my order in for a 'duluxe' bulk kit from Tuffnell's.

Hours of fun lie ahead I feel!!!

Thanks for your help!

[Les]

OOOhh.. how exciting Marie !!!

Happy beading

[Shirley]

I just set up my bulk kit yesterday and all I can say is 'Wow!'

It is a lot hotter and faster. I've boiled glass, burnt the release, nearly burnt myself several times, and I love it! I can now make twice as many beads per hour.   

[Trudi]

I've got mine too - just need to get the propane for it now - thought Dad had some but his bottle had a different fitting - I thought they'd be all the same. So I've left him with the kit and asked if he can pop down to BOC and get me something!!! Bless him - my dad has been really great helping me out - letting me take over one of his sheds (now a studio darling!) and clearing it all out for me!!

CAn't wait to get away from Mapp!

[Revontulet]

Hi - I went through seven cans of mapp in about a month before converting - I'm now into my 3rd month on the same propane bottle - Sooooo much cheaper, and no worries about freezing up, running out mid-bead, etc.

I bought the bits separately, from ebay, B&Q & local Calor specialist & just got the HH connector from Martin - I probably saved about £30, but my OH knew how to sort it - if it was just me I'd recommend buying the kit just for peace of mind.

Now I'm saving up for a 'proper' torch (except when Q is selling interesting glass... )