Makita 18v Heat Gun Review. Hot or Not?

The Makita 18v Heat gun is here. The DHG181 boasts a top temp of 550°C (1000°f), but how does it go against other options.

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[mikemorgan]

They are Great for small stuff. I have the Milwaukee and it has saved my ass multiple times. The 1st time I used it, it paid for itself. In the middle of nowhere and lacking a coupling, I heated and swaged a couple of pieces of 1in pvc for a slip fit. WORKED GREAT! For those who don't know PVC pipe can be split and easily formed into just about any shape. Great for protective covers for edged tools and tough sheaths. Not as fast as a torch or real heat gun, but with no mains power for miles I was calling it the best tool I ever bought. I've used it to thaw locks, make epoxy set faster and get the air bubble out, and even heat up cold pizza at the jobsite. Handy as hell. This comes with more features and attachments than mine, but no idea the cost difference. You probably won't use it often, but when you need it, you'll be glad you got it.

[mozismobile]

"this heat gun has two settings... on and off". Thanks for that 🤣

[ruddigger]

I use them to heat the compressors and accumulators when I’m removing refrigerant out of a system In winter.

Don’t like an open flames on the systems

[Silky_boi]

I have the A-67262 (small cone nozzle) and it works great with replacing electronic components on circuit boards without having to desolder each pin.

[rainmannoodles]

This is a great illustration of just how inefficient batteries are for this application. For heating, some type of gas is almost always going to be better unless you have HUGE batteries (and lots of them). The energy density is just on a whole different level.

Think of it this way - a typical space heater runs at 1500W. A standard 5Ah LXT is 90Wh. That would equate to 3.6 minutes of runtime.

[pt]

Given how well that dewalt shell held up, PA6 might not be bad for the case after all.

[smorgasbord-riogrande]

@1:50 LMAO 🤣
The lack of a trigger lock on the tire inflator is frustrating.
Thanks for the review 👍🏻

[AndyKent]

Decorator in the Uk, this tool is great for what it's designed for ie : drying, heat wrap etc but you have to remember it's 18v ! For paint stripping etc you will always need a 240v machine but very very handy.

[Tony.Technics.s]

I love this thing, but ya, it’s definitely not for professionals. Power and capacity wise you are pet better off going with a corded heat gun, or torch if you need constant use.


I use mine around the house and for small projects when I don’t need to use the corded gun.

I’ve used it for heat shrinking stereo wires, tinting my trucks windows and I even defrosted the freezer in garage, the attachment ejector is such an awesome feature, I wish that my corded one had this feature.


The only way the heat gun will be more for professionals will be when they come out with the 40v version.

I don’t use this on the daily so it works for my needs, I’m not ditching my corded heat gun though.

If you need this heat gun for professional use then look elsewhere, or hold off for the 40v version.

Sorry for the long post, hope this helps.

[pianoverg]

I guess the question is, does the competition (in the same voltage range) do any better?

[whiskybar]

Just got it and it is rather weak. I use it to expand and shrink plastic tubes for irrigation and the highest setting is just enough. The mobility of the tool is indispensable though; I can work so much quicker around the garden.

[PostUp_Time]

*ITS A MAKITA. EVERY MAKITA TOOL PERFORMS EXCELLENT. MAKITA DOESNT RUSH THERE TOOLS OUT JUST TO FLOOD THE MARKET* 9.6 VOLT CORDLESS DRILLS STILL WORK, EVEN WITH ORIGINAL BATTERIES, 30 YEARS OLD!

[jrsuk]

I didn't have high hopes for this as my Milwaukee one is absolutely pants and it turns out this one is too. It might be ok for warming your gloves on a cold morning.

[MrCleveland]

I have one, not hugely impressed with it, it was crying out to be released on the XGT platform. Having said that, my 240 volt heat guns use 2400 watts when cranked up, you're never going to approach that output with a battery powered unit. These are handy for 2 minute little jobs, any longer than that and you can safely break out the extension leads to save your sanity. 😂

[ridzrodz]

Really useful for wire heat shrink.. Hate to use fire for that..

[hamscanner]

I went and had a play with one the other day like all these 18 V ones they all (have try out Dewalt and Ryobi) don’t appear to have enough blow for my likings do like the removal nozzle accessory out the front tho

[nzdatsports]

Dude good test . But in my experience with heat guns the slower wind speed is hotter same with hairdryers. I’m still quite interested in getting one of these. I’d be using it for preheating small car parts for painting. For restoration use

[jasp]

Sooo for someone just doing electronics and pulling adhesive off things (without damaging them) it's good? I already have a 6 batteries so I was hoping this would be good! I'm not stripping paint or needing a blow torch!

[bakedbeings]

Useful for a sparky, or doing wiring jobs on the car?

[robertbutler]

I just recently purchased a Ryobi 18 v heat gun and it is lousy compared to my corded heat gun