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5.Best Plumbing Blow Torch

If you're doing any soldering, then you know how important a solid blow torch is — and for me, the Rothenberger Super Fire 2 is still the undisputed king.

There are plenty of torches out there that try to compete, but none match the reliability and build quality of the Super Fire 2. One of the best things about it is that it's serviceable — you can strip it down and replace individual parts if needed. Plus, Rothenberger offers interchangeable burners, so you can tweak the flame based on the job.

I’ve been soldering for over a decade, and I’ve only ever owned two of these torches. My original is still going strong; I just bought a second last year to freshen up and now keep the old one as a spare in my van.

These days, I’m doing more press-fit work using a press gun, so soldering has taken a bit of a back seat. But even with the shift in methods, I don’t see anything knocking the Super Fire 2 off the top spot anytime soon.