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What I like

At a low setting the heat gun produces the perfect amount of heat for shrink wrap. The good thing is that it takes 10 seconds to heat up on a l0w setting.

Cons

Lack a cool down setting where the fan blows without heating the coil. I wish the company would have made a long cord. But you can buy an extension cord to solve this problem.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum temperature for this gun?

The maximum temperature for DEWALT D26960K is 1,100 degrees when you set it at 17.7 CFM(high setting) and 750 degree when you set it at 8.5 CFM(low setting).

Will I get all those accessories?

Yes. But once you make the purchase.

Does it have an automatic cool down?

No. You have to turn the switch to low setting, then you give it some time to cool.

The DEWALT D26960K comes with a nice long power cord. That means you save more and you don't have to buy an extension cord.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to heat up?

It takes around 20 to 30 second to heat up

Can I use it for soldering and electronic reflow?

It depends with the area that you want you want to heat or you what you want to reflow. The problem with a heat gun is it is a non-focus heat source. To achieve good results, you may need a soldering gun because it is a more concentrated heat source.

There is no huge difference between a heat gun and hair dryer. They all work the same way, there is only a little difference. Now the only thing that you don't need to try is using the heat gun to dry your hair. So here is how they work.

Inside the heat gun there are two things. A heating element and a fan. When you put the heat gun on, the fan start rotating. And as a result air from the fan is directed to a heating element. Then the stream of hot air passes through the nozzle onto the body of the tool. When you increase the temperature, you are adjusting the temperature of the heating element.

For example, when it comes to stripping paint, the heated air is directed onto the surface. And what the hot air does is to soften the surface so that you can strip easily with a knife or a hook. That is how it works.

Before choosing the best heat guns, you need to know the different types that they come with. These types are meant to serves specific uses both at home and in different industries. Large industrial work will need a different heat gun. The same applies to little household work.

In this heat gun review, you have seen the different models. Now is the time to learn the purpose of a heat gun. The things that you can do with a heat gun are many. I will just name a few. But am sure there are 20 plus things this handy little can do.

The last thing in your mind is injuring yourself with a heat gun. Because of their capability to send out a mass stream of hot air at 1,100 degrees, safety precaution needs to be adhered to during work. Here are the safety tips.

Before you soak yourself into any operation, you need to have the right gear at work. Some of the things you will need are gloves, respiratory mask and goggles to protect your eyes. You need to avoid loose clothing. Loose clothes do catch fire quickly If you have a sleeveless shirt, make sure that it is buttoned. Ladies need to pull back their hair or wear a proper hat that can hide their hair.

Location

Jobs that require the service of heat gun need to be done outside. Because you won't be inhaling fumes. Otherwise, if you are going to do it indoors, you need to make sure that it is a ventilated area. And also, you need to have a mask

The heat gun will come with instruction on how to use it. Those alone are enough keeping you away from danger. The instruction manual will usually have some additional safety tips For example, when working with a heat gun, children must not be in the vicinity.

The other safety tips in the manual, is that you must never direct the heat gun on the object for too long. If you are not careful, you might damage the object. There is a proper angle that you must hold the heat gun so that you achieve the best result when you are heating the object.

How to use a heat gun? I get this question all the time. So in this section, I will make it simple for you to understand.

To defrost frozen objects.

During winter it is common for indoor pipes and other things to be frozen such that using becomes difficult. This is common with pipes. All you need is to use a heat gun to melt the ice that causes the blockage.

To repair objects.

You use a heat gun to repair plastic components. For instant, you can use it to make parts join together. You can also use it to mold and weld parts of any components not just plastic alone.

To soften things.

True, you can use it to soften things. For example, when candle wax drops on a hard surface it hardens quickly. Well, you may take a screw and remove it, but it will take you time and you may as well end up damaging the surface. So what is the alternative, a heat gun? It will melt the wax and then you get it out quick. You save time, energy and best of all, you don't damage the surface.

To strip.

If you are a DIY person, am sure you handle lots of painting and decorating project and tools like air compressor for painting and other DIY tools. You also know how important it is to rectify the surface for a new application. Well, with a heat gun you job becomes easier, all that is needed is to heat the area, and use a heat resistant tool to get rid of old layers of painting. After that, apply the new paint. For wallpapers, the same applies.

To Bend Objects

There are lots of tools for this, you can find in any hardware. But here is the reality; they take lots of time and energy. Apart from that you are still not sure if that object will bend correctly.

Heat gun makes this job easier, you need to direct the heat, then you bend the object slowly to the design that you want. Best used if you want to bend PVC pipes and any other pipes.

Much care needs to be taken when soldering components using a heat gun. Because a heat gun doesn't produce concentrated heat like soldering guns. So before you get down to business, make sure that you have the right gear. By that I mean a protective glass, gloves and tweezers or a heat-resistant tool. For this operation, all the components on the boards needs to be held down. Why this? Because a heat gun emits lots of air that can damage the components.

When you want to add a single component on the board, you need to place a solder paste on the component. After that, you need to direct the heat onto the paste while holding the components with tweezers. You do that until it becomes shiny. To achieve the best result, it will take you a minute and then you can leave it to cool for 10 minutes.

A heat gun is not that hot, but that doesn't mean that it can't burn you. The only difference between hot air from heat gun and real flame. Is that the flames from a heat gun is instantaneous, that means it can be turned off through a switch. It is a flawless flame that can burn anything when directed to an object for a longer time. Most heat guns have a minimum temperature of 120 degree Fahrenheit and a maximum temperature of 1,100 degrees.

At a temperature of 1,100 degrees the heat gun is super-hot and can cause a fire. But with a minimum temperature, which is not that hot, you can get most of the work done. How do you know if you are using too much heat? If you have placed your hand on the object, you will always feel the heat through your hand. If the warmth makes you feel uncomfortable, then you are using too much heat on the object

Final Verdicts

I know how long the best heat gun reviews is. But my hope was to address and answer everything that the first time buyer will have concerning heat guns. I wrote it for the love of the DIY persons. I will agree that it is not an important tool at home, but time and again you will bump into works or project that need a heat gun. I hope you enjoy this long review.