Question 1

What is different with TS 4000 ?

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The 8000 has an adjustable flame. The 4000 has a fixed flame for HIGH. I mostly use the 8000 on high, but it is sometimes nice to be able to dial it back to a small, gentle flame. I’d get the 8000 unless $20 extra matters.

Question 2

Any idea how long a burn you'd get with a single tank?

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depends on what you are burning, I melt gold on maybe a quarter tank for say ten minutes, so basicly you have to know your metal and how to work it. other metals take less time because the intense heat is not required as gold melts at 1100 to 1200c.

Question 3

does this tourch have a 2 stage switch? meaning can you press down partially to let the gas flow and then all the way down to get the spark.

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It does. And so you know, it's called a momentary switch.

Question 4

Can i melt metal with this? And if not, could you point me to a torch that could?

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you need a fuel oxygen kit ie, oxy acetylene to do that, and they cost A LOT more money than this, plus the rental of the cylinders. melting metal isnt really a good description as it depends on what type of metal, the dimensions of it and a bunch of other factors. you will be able to soften metal to bend it to shape, you can braze or solder and you can free off rusted bolts with this, anything else requires real heat. i have one of these http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Portable-Acetylene-Welding-Victor-Style/dp/B00K326MG6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1407378726&sr=8-3&keywords=oxyacetylene+kit in the van, the cylinders come empty you have to exchange them at a welding supply store and pay a fee. this will cut, melt, heat, bend, braze, solder pretty much anything on cars, trucks and farm equipment. the tanks do tend to empty pretty quickly, so buy a second pair at the welding store as they always run out at the worst time.

ASIN	B0019CQL60
Best Sellers Rank	#10,103 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #8 in Soldering Torches
Brand Name	Bernzomatic
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (9,329)
Global Trade Identification Number	00070042190816
Included Components	Unit^Instruction Guide
Item Dimensions L x W x H	5.25"L x 1.91"W x 12.25"H
Item Type Name	Bernzomatic TS8000 - High Intensity Trigger Start Torch , Black
Item Weight	1.2 Pounds
Manufacturer	Bernzomatic Corp
Manufacturer Part Number	TS8000
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Lifetime Limited Warranty
Material Type	Plastic
Maximum Temperature	2800 Degrees Celsius
Model Number	TS8000
UPC	070042190816
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Bernzomatic Trigger Start Torch (TS 8000 Torch)

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