Choosing the right temperature setting for your hot air gun is crucial for successful and safe results. Below is a list of ten common applications and the recommended settings for each, helping you achieve the best outcome on your project.
What is the ideal hot air gun temperature setting for different projects? Below we have listed ten common application areas and the ideal setting on the hot air gun.
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Strip all varnishes, paints and solvents applied on wood | II-III |
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Remove a sticker, PVC flooring, hot melt glue | I-II |
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Defrost a water pipe, an icy staircase, a car lock | I |
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Desolder electronic components, copper or steel tubes | II-III |
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Shape/bend plastic tubes, plates and pipes (prefilled with sand) | II |
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Sold with tin copper and metal tubes | III |
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Overlap plastic sheeting and bitumous floors | III |
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Instal shrink tubes on electrical wiring systems | II |
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Turn on a barbecue, weed control | III |
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Apply or remove ski wax on skis | I-III |