Mini Induction Heater from Banggood | Review and Test

A review and test of a Mini Induction Heater from Banggood. I also test a homemade coil.
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[@alexgrandino8777]

I suggest some oil On long treaded bolts, because they can seize again or damage the treads. Remember, a screaming nut always needs a lubricant.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Yes, that is absolutely correct. But if the bolt or nut is very hot the oil just boils away with smoke,

[@tobygathergood4990]

I have just purchased this very same tool from a different vendor, only it's a 115 volt unit, (more usable in many more places in my opinion), This tool works very well, it' absolutely great and a super addition to my tool array. Instead of having to break out the torches in a lot of cases I just have to run a power cable to the job and saves a LOT of time and effort. You can heat up just the fastener you need to without the overspill from a flame unit.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

I agree it's a great tool.

[@buckshot8393]

Can you please give me information where to purchase the 110 volt unit

[@meTimetraveler]

i bought the same unit 115v , works great

[@tobygathergood4990]

@@buckshot8393 Either eBay or Amazon carries them.

[@BOREDANDWELLBORED]

@@meTimetraveler does it automatically shut off every 2 minutes? I red you can only use it 2 minutes maximum at a time.

[@nebulaskate3283]

Thank you for experimenting and showing us how to make our own coils!

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thanks for watching my experimenting with this induction heater.

[@meanodustino9563]

Just purchased this same kit, great for bolts close to hoses brake lines and rubber bushings where fire is bad. I just find the button cheap. And cuts out with the slightest movement. But other then that i got out really rusty bolts out very easily. I compared without heat. Wouldn’t budge with my impact, then applied 20secs of heat and BAM! no struggles 🤣 Amazon rocks.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Good for you.

[@dubmob151]

@@tompas11A3n52KkX in the US that's normally a sarcastic comment 🙃

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

@@dubmob151 Oh I didn't know that. My comment wasn't meant to be sarcastic. I apologize if's perceived as such.

[@dubmob151]

I knew it wasn't meant to be, it's just a figure of speech that was used sometimes, in response to someone bragging about something, to indicate you're not all that impressed. Or it can be complimentary, if delivered by a nice person. "you passed your exams- good for you!" Or said with a haughty sniff, as to say, whoop dee doo, that's no big deal, 😉

[@mllarson]

Wonderful demonstration. Picked one of the many clones up from Amazon. I have a car full of rust that I need to work on and want to minimize wrench-throwing events 😀

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thank you very much!

[@BrodieBr0]

I was just about to spend an extra $100 on a coil kit for the induction heater I just bought but thanks to your video I know how to make my own for much less! Thanks for sharing this!

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Nice that my video was helpful fot you and saved you some money too. Thanks for watching.

[@jeeprenegade1985]

I just use a blow torch

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

@@jeeprenegade1985 That's another way.

[@arthurneddysmith]

16:29 Shouldn't the coil be bigger so there is a gap between the coil and the item you want to hear? It just seems like A) it could short, and B) heating the coil unnecessarily will lead to the coils being worn quickly.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Yes and as I said in the video that was a little bit too tight. A 5mm gap all around is recommended.

[@dubmob151]

I wonder if it might be good to have some Pyrex or ceramic cylinder to wrap the coil around for protection of the coil against damage, like the welding cups used in Tig torches. Then there's no abrasion or possibility of burning the insulation and causing a short in the coil.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

@@dubmob151 Yes that's a good tip if you can find the suitable diameter for the job.

[@richardrichard5409]

The unit works by eddy currents, not sound😂

[@AquaTech225]

Definitely like the video. Just ordered me one. May have to make me a few specialty coils. Out of some wire I have a few spools of bare copper I’ll have to take a few feet from an make some for odds and ends ends the out the box coils aren’t able to do

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thanks.

[@Peter-zu9wv]

Many thanks. I was going to buy one for use on marine stainless steel which is non magnetic. Saved me from wasting my money. Thanks again!

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

You are welcome!

[@victoradair2406]

Making your own wires what insulation would you recommend. Also, when the insulation breaks off does it short the inductor machine?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

I used a special tape wich is shown in the video but the tape wasn't good enough. Then I bought som insulating hose from Temu that works really well. Shorting the coil is not good it can break the inductor also using the inductor without a coil will break it. Ask me how I know that...

[@vijayojha3280]

I want this model induction

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

So why don't you buy one...

[@dalejones4186]

Welcome back. Good to see you again.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thanks Dale! As always nice to be back!

[@indyme2]

I like this heater. Great presentation too. Thanks!

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Yeah it's great to have when you own a car that's 32 years old like mine. Thanks a lot.

[@joeamanfo5970]

This is a great video, you have given me the feeling to buy this tool

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thank you very much. Yes this induction heater is really good in what it's doing and I don't think that you will be disappointed. if you buy one.

[@bobuncle8704]

Thank you for sharing. I’m looking at getting one of these, and likely will because of this video

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

I hope you will be satisfied with the induction heater if you buy one. Thanks for watching.

[@en2oh]

Great (practical) video review! Thanks for taking time to share this. What is the length of the free form wire (that you can make your coils with but provided by the manufacturer?). I ask because even if this is a self tuning circuit, it will have limits to the inductive load it can handle.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Please wait a minute, I'll go down to the basement and check. Ok back from the basement. The length is about 770 millimeters or roughly 31 inches. Hope that answers your question. Have a great day and thanks for watching.

[@slartybartfarst9737]

Brilliant demonstration, I have one on order, subscribed.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thank you very much. Really appreciated your subscription. 🙂

[@marcgulko6893]

Since this review is 2+ years old, how has the heater held up, any issues with it? Thanks for the info.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

No issues at all, still works as it should. I'm pleasantly surprised.

[@michaelwright1602]

Same unit I have, works like a champ!

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Yes it works really good.

[@royharris6726]

Excellent demonstration.Looks an awesome tool 👍

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thank you!

[@Faisal1979nasser]

That’s great,, do you think this tool can melting the silver and gold ?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thanks. No only magnetic material.

[@Faisal1979nasser]

@@tompas11A3n52KkX ok if i put the silver in Side steel ?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

@@Faisal1979nasser I think you need more power than this can deliver to melt silver in a steel container.

[@Faisal1979nasser]

@@tompas11A3n52KkX thank you so much 😊

[@carlosmejia5728]

Watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpnYZmWNoddkfcU Or look up "how to melt silver and gold at home"

[@VeronEK1988]

You sound like a Scandinavian 😉 thank you for this movie.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

That's right, I'm Swedish. Glad you liked it. By the way you sounds lika a Dutchman ;-)

[@allt-under-solen]

Tackar för en bra video :) Är det ett fäste till främre röret på en 240 som lossar skruvarna på? Hur stora skruvar/muttrar fungerar den till ?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Tack Johan. Ja du har helt rätt det är fästet till främre röret på en 240. En bekant skulle lossa centrumskruven som håller drivaxeln i navet på en Skoda. Den satt så hårt att han drog sönder sitt ledhandtag som han förlängt med ett rör. Jag for dit med mitt ledhandtag och induktionsvärmaren. Nyckelvidden på skruven var 24 mm. Det krävdes två värmningar sedan gick det att lossa skruven på både vänster och höger sida. Det var den grövsta skruven jag värmt hittills och det gick ju bra. Den här induktionsvärmaren är inte att jämföra med en vattenkyld trefasvärmare, som jag jobbat med tidigare. Men den är ändå bra att ha till hands där värmning med gassvets inte är lämpligt.

[@allt-under-solen]

@@tompas11A3n52KkX Tackar för snabbt svar :) Låter som den är good enough åt en hemmapulare som gärna slipper en massa extra arbete som en avdragen skruv kan innebära :)

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

I wonder if this can be used for brazing copper tubing?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

No. An induction heater can only warm up magnetic material.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

@@tompas11A3n52KkX Yes, good advice! I have seen similar tools being used for brazing copper, there must be some aspect I'm not comprehending.

[@porqpine5]

@@tompas11A3n52KkX You can with non-ferrous metals, it just takes a chunk more power, IE: "The following summarizes conversion efficiencies for common base metals heated with induction heating: • Pure iron 95-98% • Medium carbon steel 85-90% • 316 stainless steel 45-50% • Aluminum 35-40% • Copper 5-15%." So you might need a ~5-10kw unit to have similar results with copper. If you look it up, it's how a lot of industrial processes are done (IE: welding tubes for HVAC applications/manufacturing).

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

@@porqpine5 OK but this item only puts out 1kW.

[@porqpine5]

@@tompas11A3n52KkX Yeah, I suspect you'd really struggle to braze copper with this one. It'd be nice if you could of course, I know a few refrigeration repair techs who would love it.

[@125WRE]

What would be the maximum size of nut this tool could reliably heat up? I have an M18 nut thats seized up pretty good, but im worried this might not have enough power.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Well M18 spanner width is 27mm. Depending on how much rust there is, you may have to heat several times.

[@renner8668]

do you happen to have a link for the tape you have used ? also how is the long term durability ? thank you

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

I'm sorry I have no link to that tape. Long term durability, so far good.

[@virgwamsley1567]

Tom after this we will take up collection for you a set of gearwrench ratchet wrenches.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Oh thank you Virg that would come in handy. I don't have that type of tools but I get your point. Thanks for watching.

[@brandontscheschlog]

I wonder if this could be used to heat treat spur gears? Very cool gadget!

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

For smaller spur gears probably.

[@RMartin631]

I have got to have one of these! How have I lived for 62 years and never seen this before?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Buy one and loosen any rusty nuts and bolts you see and be happy the rest of your life.

[@meTimetraveler]

your not supposed to contact metal direct because the heat will burn through the insulation and short it out.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Yes, you are absolutely right.

[@markthefarmer]

Hi i bought this same heater from from other seller.. when i was heatin a nut it turn off it self And cant tuen it back on any idea ??

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Sorry to hear that. Probably an electronic component or the on switch that broke. If you had been my neighbor, maybe I could have fixed it for you.

[@ramos_dt]

Does it work for copper tubings?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

No only magnetic metal such as iron.

[@CampfireCrucifix]

The heater and the price is very attractive but the coils are super cheaply made. Is there any way I could purchase replacement coils from one of the Bolt Buster or Mini-Ductor and use those in the chinese induction heater? Or is size and fitment going to be an issue?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Max wire diameter for the coils is 6 mm.

[@freewillcut]

is it still holding up ?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Yes it sure is.

[@oficinamaolivre]

what a cool tool! thanks for the presentation. a hug and stay safe.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Yes it's really cool. I have made some more coils, good to have when you need them. Thanks a lot.

[@slickrick343]

@@tompas11A3n52KkX how have you found this tool 2 years down the line? Still working?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

@@slickrick343 Yes it's still working.

[@johnstratton5637]

what type of gauge wire u use with the tape around it

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

2mm copper wire.

[@frenchcreekvalley]

Good, thoughtful demonstration!

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thank you! Much appreciated. You seems to have an interesting channel. I will look into your channel later. Once again thanks.

[@seung-hojoo7705]

Shouldn't the coil touch the object it is heating? I think if it touches it its insulation should burn or scratched. If so, it would be difficult to hold the coil steady for a few minutes until it heats up. Thank you.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

The coil must not touch the object to be heated. A gap of 5mm is adequate.

[@seung-hojoo7705]

@@tompas11A3n52KkX Thank you. That's very helpful.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

@@seung-hojoo7705 You are welcome.

[@tecnobs3d]

trevligt verktyg, tack för visningen.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Ja detta verktyg funkar faktiskt väldigt bra och det kan ju praktiskt att slippa värma med öppen låga och vad detta kan medföra om man har otur.

[@nestordupo845]

Hello Tompas11 where did you buy that tools? I want one.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

From Banggood but now it's broken. I will try to repair this induction heater.

[@nestordupo845]

@@tompas11A3n52KkX thats not a good quality though and its so expensive. In wish it cost about 2700sek.

[@dannysautorepair]

Great video, I just ordered mine

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thanks. Hope you will be satisfied with yours as I am with mine.

[@chvydrptop]

They sell fiberglass sleeving in tubes on amazon. Looks like you are using 14 ga wire, 12 ga is thicker which might match the original

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

I'm using 2mm (12 ga) my homemade ones. The heater came with 2,5mm (10 ga) but I didn' have that on hand.

[@michaelharrison-y3b]

why did mine make a bang and now doesnt work ?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Probably some electronic components that have broken.

[@Pitman556]

How much did you pay? The link says sold out

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

I got it for free.

[@henriksvedlund8306]

Var kan man köpa tejpen som du använde när du gjorde egna spolar?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Ja du Henrik om jag det visste. Jag fick tapen av en kund som jobbade på Metallverken i Västerås och detta var minst 25 år sedan. Det närmaste man kan komma är kanske kaptontape, som tål runt 250 grader. Men den tapen som jag fick och har är inte kaptontape utan någon annan sort.

[@rachelbenzema7822]

Hi mate iam from Indonesia is that possible if coil can be used for brazzing induction copper. I wanna Buy the machine for repair HVAC copper.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Don't know haven't tried that.

[@odeltarkhan3033]

Can it melt steel?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

No only heat up metal until it glows.

[@HILUXCHAINSAW]

If you say 'Easy Peasy'...you have to say 'Lemon squeezey!' as well,,,,it's the law. :-)

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

OK I will do that the next time.😀

[@peterchajewski8065]

Är du nöjd med den här induktion?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Ja hittills har den fungerat helt ok.

[@BreakNAllRecordsBARtv]

Great demo

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thank you!

[@GovtWatchdog]

Excellent review

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thousand thanks!

[@adamcheungduropower6678]

Thank you for your share test video of 1000W Induction Heater, if have want cooperate with us about this product, please contact me, because I am the only manufacturer in China

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thank you. What do you have to offer me?

[@adamcheungduropower6678]

​@@tompas11A3n52KkX I can provide best wholesale price with you if you have idea that sell this product in your country. Becuase we looking for some customers who have already used our products, instead of these trader in ebady, Amazonas... Can I contact by email?

[@dubmob151]

In all of China?

[@brutusmaximus5380]

Just dip the coil in plaster . no need to buy new.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Good idea!

[@patrickheffernan8658]

Brilliant

[@chemcorps272]

Oh... Im gonna give this a try. Thank you!

[@karljay7473]

Great tool, but the price is pretty steep. I'd expect better quality insulation. IDK the cost breakdown on these heaters, but they aren't that hard to build. One of the downsides is getting something like that into tight spaces vs wire brush and sprays. Can't say I've had enough rusty bolts to justify the price.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

If you bend the coil you can get into pretty tight spaces but of course there is always a limit. Banggood price: 3800SEK. If I buy exactly the same tool here in Sweden the price is: 6000SEK.

[@karljay7473]

@@tompas11A3n52KkX This guy built one that's 40% more powerful for about < $50. There's a link in his description. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4DClIyei5uYf68&ab_channel=Schematix. I'm thinking about building it, but I wanted a more powerful one for melting things.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

@@karljay7473 Yeah I have seen that build. It's more powerfull but a little to big for heating up bolts and nuts in tight spaces I think. Don't you agree?

[@karljay7473]

@@tompas11A3n52KkX Yes, it's bulky, but you could maybe scale it down, IDK electronics enough to know how to scale it down, but you could and save a lot of money. If it's $50 for that setup, then maybe 30~40 for a smaller one. The main point is that the ready made one is $250, this is $50, so you save a ton of money.

[@phendlin]

it only takes one broken bolt to justify the cost.

[@richardkistner5549]

Thank You

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

You are welcome.

[@khodayehrangekaman315]

I bought it from amazon for almost $ 200. I am trying to loosen up a cam shaft gear bolt . I am trying to use it , hopefully tomorrow, 1/ 16 / 23 . The way the user manual talks it says I almost need to be naked to use it safely, i have had my shoulder & knee replaced . It is saying they might come out .🤣 , Oh My , is it MRI? They say made in USA 🤣 but on the box it says made in china 😂 They call it : HOT ROD . The book scares the daylights out of the buyers . What the duck 😛

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Just take it easy. 😉

[@Sebastian-nd9ch]

Bardzo pomocny film

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thank you.

[@goochi5544]

WHERE'S THE LIQUID WRENCH?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

No need for the liquid wrench when you got the induction heater as your best friend.

[@peterlogan1623]

candle wax applied makes it better

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

In what way?

[@berniemac8413]

@@tompas11A3n52KkX wax is used for lubrication of the threads.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

@@berniemac8413 Yes, but I think oil is better to use.

[@Satamax]

Mine died in three or four heating cycles. Not good.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

No that's not good. Mine is still working. If you know something about electronics maybe you can fix it.

[@pauls5745]

although it can't directly heat aluminum, copper, lead, couldn't you heat an iron or steel crucible with those metals inside?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

You can heat those metals inside an iron crucible to a certain temperature but you can't melt them except lead.

[@roysjomark8658]

Det verkar ha blivit något fel på adressen till värmaren, den andra funkar.

[@tecnobs3d]

Båda länkarna fungerar.

[@66Pipes66]

This review is just what I’ve been looking for. The machine looks like all of the cheap models for sale on eBay for £160-180 I need to remove 7 steel exhaust bolts from an aluminium motorcycle head, I’m thinking it’s worth paying for if that’s all I do with it...as long as it lasts that long!! (Cheap Chinese Crap) I would think as long as you watch the insulation and replace before the coils touch,or a a part of the uninsulated coil touches the workpiece it ‘should’ be ok. I’ve been wondering how long it would last before breaking, is it still ok, have you used it a lot?

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Thanks. Mine is still working ok and I have been using it many times helping friends removing bolts. As you mention, it is important to keep an eye on the insulation of the coils.

[@66Pipes66]

Thank you for replying ,I really have been scared to buy one 👍😎

[@66Pipes66]

I meant to reply to my own question. I found it was rubbish for my needs and promptly sold it.

[@meditationdrumartprojectca4835]

I'm sorry why wouldn't you buy American made or at least something you can get locally for that price I click the link and it's like $300 I'm like what the whole point of the video is that it's on banggood which is supposedly cheap

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

I can buy exactly the same made in China product in Sweden for 3500-4000SEK. I got this one for free. So why not make a review of it? It's up to the viewer to buy it or not. I'm not forcing anyone.

[@bushratbeachbum]

Not everyone is in America. There's a whole big world out there. The rest of us appreciate the review very much.

[@Ghryst]

#BangoodReviewsByDracula

[@frozenwalkway]

i hope you arnt breathing in galvanized steam brotha

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

No that's bad to your health.

[@ParFektion]

Samma verkar finnas på Aliexpress för 1700:-. Man blir onekligen lite sugen...

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Ja denna är faktiskt rätt händig att ha till hands vid vissa situationer. 1700 spänn är ju ett kanonpris. Håller du på med bilar eller liknande där det mesta kan vara fastrostat så... Vad väntar du på?

[@peterhogberg7287]

@@tompas11A3n52KkX jag köpte på aliexpress för ca 2,5 år sedan , efter 1 år och endast 5 jobb gick den sönder, skrev till säljaren och han skickade en ny utan att jag behövde returna den trasiga, nu har även denna gått sönder , efter endast ca 5 jobb. jag hoppas det är nåt litet fel som hänt, det har inte luktat bränt utan bara stannat.

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

@@peterhogberg7287 Tråkigt med prylar som inte håller. Har du skruvat isär den för att se om det är dåliga lödningar eller liknande?

[@peterhogberg7287]

@@tompas11A3n52KkX jag ska göra det imorgon

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

@@peterhogberg7287 Skriv gärna om du upptäcker några fel.

[@M70ACARRY]

use smaller coil

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Yes but not to small. You need about 5mm free space all around the object you need to heat up.

[@davidkalivoda7266]

Fuck Etoro reclams...!!

[@tompas11A3n52KkX]

Nah I don't think that.