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The Good Stuff* The torch features almost instant gratification. Flip the torch on, press the ignite button, wait about 30 seconds, and you are ready to solder.* The torch puts out a lot of heat. I found it able to solder almost anything I throw at it.* The torch has a built in self igniter. I have never had a problem starting the torch. There is no need to remember matches or a lighter.* The torch has a built in stand feature. This is a handy addition for field work where traditional iron stands are unavailable.* The torch uses standard butane fuel. It has about a 2 hour run time on a full tank. Refills are easy to do and take about a minute maximum. You can use the torch almost anywhere. There is no need to worry about AC power or cumbersome cords.The (Not So) Bad Stuff* The exhaust port on the torch near the tip gets very hot. You learn very quickly to point the exhaust port away from your fingers when soldering equipment.* The torch puts out a lot of heat. Monitoring is needed to ensure the tip does not get too hot during usage.* The torch uses standard butane fuel. Butane refills cost money.The Wild Stuff* The torch self igniter makes a mild whistling sound when in use. It almost sounds like a jet engine spinning up.The Bottom LineThis is a great soldering torch. It gets hot fast and stays that way. It can go almost anywhere. I would recommend this item to anyone who needs an ultra portable soldering tool.