Blazer vs. cheap Chinese copy

I used a Blazer Micro Torch for years until a seal finally gave out and would no longer hold gas. I decided to replace it with another Blazer and figured the pencil design would work out better for my use. (shrink tube automotive electrical) The flame length was so disappointing with this that I purchased a couple of the Made in China cheap torches. Starts at about 1/4" and will only increase to about 1/2". I don't dare point it downwards into my work as it would put most the heat into the torch quickly. The cheap China torches I purchased off Amazon have worked much better and both Blazer and the cheap no name I have used for over a year now with my work from the China brand. The China brand flame will start about 1/4" and increase to over 1" in length. I can hold it back from my work and see what I am doing much better than I can with the Blazer.

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