Blazer ES1000CR Spitfire Butane Refillable Torch, Black

by Blazer

Product Features

• Angled-head design, and slim body shape, for ease of use^Gas-flow adjustment lever, to control flame length^Adjustable torch flame, from yellow to blue flame, for flame precision flexibility^Piezoelectric ignition system, requires no electrical connection^2,500-degree F, blue-torch flame, for a more precise flame

Product Details

• Item Weight: 5.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EDU5NY
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,967 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)
  • #15 in Industrial & Scientific > Power & Hand Tools > Soldering, Brazing, Welding & Heating > Brazing Equipment

Product Description

The Blazer ES1000 Stingray butane torch is an angled-head, refillable gas torch that creates a precise flame emitting from a nozzle head, allowing direct heat application to an object. It is used for detailed purposes such as brazing, plumbing, soldering, jewelry making, and culinary, dental and lab applications.

The ES1000 has an angled-head and slim body shape, for ease of use. It has a gas-flow adjustment lever, for flame length control. Its torch flame is adjustable from yellow to more precise, and hot, blue flame. It features a tabletop stand for hands-free work.

The torch houses a piezoelectric ignition system, which is based on a pressurized molecular reaction, and requires no electric connection. Piezoelectric energy occurs when the trigger is activated, releasing a small, spring-loaded internal hammer that strikes a crystal, producing a spark and resulting in gas flame ignition.

With a maximum flame temperature of 2,500 degrees F, the ES1000 has a continuous burn time of approximately 30 minutes, at maximum fuel volume, and has an 8-gram gas capacity. The torch head is angled, and its flame range is 0.5 to 3.0 inches. It has a safety component that offers manual lock of the ignition, when not in use. It measures 6.0 (l) x 3.0 (w) x 2.5 (d) inches, weighs 5.5 ounces and has a black body finish. This product is intended strictly for use in professional and industrial environments. In accordance with federal regulations, home use of this product is prohibited.

Since 1985, Blazer Products has created an array of professional and industrial tools and equipment. Located in Farmingdale, NY, the company manufactures a variety of micro torches and ultrasonic cleaners. Blazer Products is known worldwide for its original micro torch products.

The ES1000 Stingray Torch operates with a standard butane canister (sold separately).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for jewelry work, September 6, 2010

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Robin E. Lutsky "C00k57" - See all my reviews
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I am a Jewelry designer. I have been one for close to 30 years. I've had big tanks with all the gauges and tubing and the are good it you do large pieces of jewelry. My work is very delicate so I don't need anything with a huge flame. I have been using

one of these for about 8 years now and when mine died I called the manufactor. They said it was sold on Amazon. I jumped right on it. The price is reasonable and you can solder bezels, jump rings and do jewelry repairs with it plus butane is easely obtainable. I give this product 5 stars.Prefect for beginners and for those of us who having been doing it for eons.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good tool. Too bad this is the best available so far ..., May 22, 2011

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C. Hill "CHill" (Lone Star State) - See all my reviews
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I have owned three of these torches over the last 12 years. The "Thumb click to operate" style is by far the best, compared to the dual control models (turn on gas, then ignight). I have no idea why ALL of their models do not operate in this manner. I sadly acknowledge that this is one of the finest on the market. Why "sadly"? Because if this is the best the market can do, then someone needs to step in and design a truly "Rolls-Royce" quality tool of this type -- for which I would gladly pay twice the price. All three of those I've owned eventually fail to ignight. The lastest one I have has simply stopped ignighting, even though it still generates a spark and it burns just fine when lighted with a second flame. And yes, I am using ONLY the fuel supplied by Blazer.

Asided from the inexplicable lack of ignition, I am simply amazed that the folks at Blazer have still not seen the merit of providing a model with a totally transparent, full view fuel tank. I despise having to carry a fuel can to every job site simply because I cannot be sure when this torch will run out of fuel.

I have lost all faith in Piezo crystal ignition. I would love to see the re-emergence of electronic ignition (driven by a small battery and totally silent.)

In general, I would love to see a model identical to this one in all respects EXCEPT in half the size, with a transparent tank and a detachable stand-up base, along with a way to clean it in case it stops ignighting, even in the presence of a spark.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ALMOST PERFECT, August 27, 2011

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Leah J. Prewitt "novel thinker" (Auburn, AL United States) - See all my reviews
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I bought this micro torch for use in making jewelry - primarily in melting sterling silver wire. Unlike some of the less expensive ones available, this model does not have a plastic head that can melt during long use. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star rating is that it does not have any meter to show you when you are running low of fuel. I spent about 15 minutes trying to melt a piece of silver the other night, and gradually became aware that the torch was not heating up enough because it was low on fuel. 15 minutes is just 15 minutes but if you use a tool every day, that can add up. Blazer, please add a way to tell when the torch is full and when it needs refilling, and you will have a 5 star product.