BernzOMatic Butane Cordless Soldering Iron Review

Here we are reviewing the original BenzOmatic ST100 butane cordless mini torch and soldering iron set. . .

[michaeldonnelly]

THANK YOU!! I bought this soldering torch a long time ago and I needed to use it today in a pinch, but I forgot how to keep it lit properly. This video was.EXACTLY what I was looking for.

Most important is that after lighting the torch through the bottom hole (which reveals itself when holding the tip assembly up with your thumb), you may need to raise the flame higher so that metal grid below the tip starts to glow. If you drop the spring loaded tip assembly before the top hole starts to glow then the flame will keep going out early and drive your nuts! 🥜

[maxwellmark]

One point of caution is to adjust the tip so that the observation hole (where you can see the red glow) is pointing up (as in same side as the on/off switch). It is an exhaust vent and a great deal of heat can radiate out of it. If pointing down towards the stand side, it can easily damage the table surface. Also be aware of its position when using in tight spaces, surrounding components can be damaged.

[rev-you]

Nice one. Thanks for sharing. Just what I needed. Found my iron but couldn’t remember the lighting procedure. Great video.

[dwalch]

Outstanding video. Got one of these years and years ago. Been sitting at the bottom of the box and I forgot how to use it but with your video I can finally use this thing again! Very handy not needing an electrical cord! Thank you!!!

[pjfsr]

That knife tip is to heat cut, things like polypropylene ropes and stuff it also seals so they don't fray apart.

[stevel]

Thank you for explaining how this soldering iron lights. I lost the instructions and didn't understand how the catalyst keeps the flame going. Thanks again!!

[duffamongus]

Thanks for the video. I was given one of these today and had no model number to go by so I was just image searching till I came across yours. Perfectly explained everything that I needed.

[boutthere]

I picked one up a few years back for a one time need and its been on the shelf ever since. I found it useful and worked fine. Fit for purpose.

[joejarvis]

Great Video "BernzOmatic" should pay you for producing this video!

[thaislandprince]

I refilled mine with the bernzomatic butane, but when I turn it on it doesn’t hiss from the top and no gas is coming out. Can’t use it rn. Help

[greg]

I have one I got maybe 5-7yrs ago and I just pulled it out and it won’t stay lit when I drop the bit down... I don’t know what model it is but it says 0313 on the handle? I really like the portability and this is my only soldering iron I own. I use it as an all purpose tool any suggestions?

[crystalmontgomery]

Cus if im not mistaken the only noticible difrence just from looking i mean is the coler of the switch corect??

[crystalmontgomery]

Ok so corect me if im wrong pleas so this one this bernzomatic pencik torch with a red switch on it is calked the bernzomatic st 100 and then so the one that looks almost exactly the same but with a blue switch is actualy the bernzomatic st 200???? Ok then whats the difrence between the 2 pleas tell me does the blue one get hotter or what

[dougdileo]

thank you, i did not know to slide up the first adapter to light it and flame always came out of the side of the top adapter...awesome...time to fix the laptop....

[kristinawilson]

Anyone know where to find one of these?!?! I LOVED mine! And can't find this one anywhere since they have the newer one

[crystalmontgomery]

I have this same one at home with red switch as well but myne wont solder mayne im doing something wrong???

[oahola]

Thanks, I lost the instructions...you helped me out.

[Wreckz_Tea]

"If you try to light it at the top it will shoot a flame out the side and won't be a good situation"

Me: looks at my side flame and feels guilty for thinking I had everything figured out

[alurq]

I have one of these. Does anyone know where to get replacement tips for this little torch?

[Anonymous-itjw]

Thanks for the review. I picked up a Benzomatic kit one day for $10 on a closeout sale at Lowe’s, and wanted to see a video like yours on operating it. About how long does the butane fill-up last when using it lightly? By the way, the infrared thermometers are very accurate if you put the laser red dot on what you are measuring and keep it there until you have the reading you need - I understand that this is very difficult to do, when you are holding a hot torch and a thermometer gun and trying to make a coherent, narrated video. You did a great job on this one and thanks again. P.S. The odd-shaped tip in your kit looks suitable for either light brazing or plastic welding.