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UPDATE: Genesis 12.5A Dual-Temp Heat Gun with 4 Nozzles - $15.97 ~18 % off (or $14.37, Additional 10%/total 26+%, off - w/coupon for HD CC) + Tax, Free Ship to home

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UPDATE (4/2/21 @ 10:18AM PDT): I want to apologize to those of you who purchased this product because of my posting and experienced the same results I did. I did buy one of these and used it a bit late last year, maybe once or twice. I finally started to use it more consistently in the past week or so and it failed (and I returned it to Home Depot).

The failure was that one of the "keyed" parts (there are 2 of them) on the main body that holds the black plastic "escutcheon" (protective cover between the main body and metal nozzle that twists on) melted and allowed the escutcheon to fall off and onto the item I was heating.

I cannot, in good conscience, any longer recommend this product, whether it's on sale or not.

I regret this posting knowing what I now know.

I have since purchased a different heat gun by a more reputable manufacturer.

UPDATE (12/2/20 @ 9:00PM PST): This offer appears to still be active


UPDATE (11/28/20): This offer either ends tonight (11/28/20), or tomorrow (11/29/20) is the last day

Genesis 12.5A Dual-Temp Heat Gun with 4 Nozzles


UPDATE: Additional 10% discount (26+% total) with Home Depot coupon if you use an HD credit card

Discover the many uses of the Genesis 1500W Dual Temperature Heat Gun. It's a Versatile Tool for Stripping Paint and Varnish, Softening Caulking and Putty for Removal, Removing Adhesive Labels, Thawing Pipes, Gutters, Freezers, or Radiators, Loosening Rusted Nuts and Bolts, Speed-Drying Epoxy, Cement, or any Damp Surface. Reach for the Genesis Heat Gun to light your charcoal grill, warm RC engines to help with starting, and so much more..The heat gun has an integrated stand for safety and convenience. Simply stand the unit up on the back side with the exhaust end pointed upward to cool or as a heat gun stand while you heat shrink wire insulators. Make the Genesis Dual Temperature Heat Gun part of your tool set today and discover what Genesis Tools can do for you!
  • Includes: (1) 12.5 amp heat gun, (1) reflector nozzle, (2) deflector nozzles and (1) air-reduction nozzle
  • High temp setting 1000 degrees F; low temp setting 572 degrees F
  • Variable air volume: 17 or 10 CFM
  • Variable output: 1500 or 750 watts
  • 2-year limited warranty
  • Includes 2 deflector nozzles, 1 reflector nozzle and 1 air reduction nozzle
  • Integrated Stand for convenience and safety. Simply stand the unit on the rear side with the exhaust end pointing up.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Genes.../203656913

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https://www.homedepot.com/p/Genes...nd-reviews
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sdwindansea
11-22-2020 at 08:59 AM.
11-22-2020 at 08:59 AM.
I was actually using this exact one last weekend to repair landscape light wiring (solder seal connecters and heat wrap). For this price I highly recommend it.
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Bisonherg
11-22-2020 at 09:08 AM.
11-22-2020 at 09:08 AM.
Can it be used for burning sugar for creme brulee? No, honest question.
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LL_RRoD
11-22-2020 at 09:24 AM.
11-22-2020 at 09:24 AM.
Same price on Amazon
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craigg
11-22-2020 at 09:36 AM.

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11-22-2020 at 09:36 AM.
I need a heat gun and was thinking of picking up one at Harbor Freight the next time I drive by. With a coupon it's only $8.99 if anyone is interested.

https://www.hfqpdb.com/best_coupo...E+HEAT+GUN
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bluekiwi
11-22-2020 at 09:39 AM.
11-22-2020 at 09:39 AM.
Quote from WittySeagull3262 :
Can it be used for burning sugar for creme brulee? No, honest question.
Extremely unlikely, this can get to 1000 degrees F, a typical creme brulee torch is 2500+ degrees F
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Ajax3691
11-22-2020 at 09:39 AM.
11-22-2020 at 09:39 AM.
Quote from WittySeagull3262 :
Can it be used for burning sugar for creme brulee? No, honest question.

Good question. I think it should as you can broil creme brûlée at 500F but probably not as fast as the temperature of a butane flame is 2,600 F or more than double what this gun should do. There's also the potential toxicity aspect as this was not meant to be for foods.
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mcchunk1
11-22-2020 at 09:41 AM.
11-22-2020 at 09:41 AM.
Harbor freights heat gun $8.99 n it has 1500 degree heat output.
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galbicake
11-22-2020 at 03:50 PM.
11-22-2020 at 03:50 PM.
Thanks Op.

This one is a few dollars more but has different attachments and different temperature settings than the HF one.
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stepher
11-22-2020 at 04:28 PM.
11-22-2020 at 04:28 PM.
Quote from galbicake :
Thanks Op.

This one is a few dollars more but has different attachments and different temperature settings than the HF one.
You're welcome Smilie

I had bought a B&D at HD a couple of weeks ago for about $9 more. I've ordered up this one and will return the B&D...additional nozzles and save a few bucks (no cost to get it delivered to me!). Win-win Wink
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stepher
11-22-2020 at 08:49 PM.
11-22-2020 at 08:49 PM.
Quote from mcchunk1 :
Harbor freights heat gun $8.99 n it has 1500 degree heat output.
Are you sure that's not 1500 Watts? Different than 1500 degrees.
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kird
11-22-2020 at 08:59 PM.
11-22-2020 at 08:59 PM.
I have this and just used it this weekend to heat up the silicone along my shower doors to make it easier to peel. Three years with moderate use, no issues. Did have an incident with a cloth being too close while I was using it and it started to singe and burnt a hole through it.
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tomwil
11-30-2020 at 01:01 PM.
11-30-2020 at 01:01 PM.
Still $15.97 for Cyber Monday.
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buttcoco
11-30-2020 at 08:13 PM.
11-30-2020 at 08:13 PM.
ordered one . thanks op.


The Harbor Freight one has a 90 day warranty and doesnt have any of those attachments. So if it breaks in 90 days youre going to end up getting another one w/o having those attachments. For those who is considering one or the other. l
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novemberr
11-30-2020 at 11:26 PM.
11-30-2020 at 11:26 PM.
Ordered. Thank you.
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