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expiredtunabreath posted May 07, 2025 09:11 AM

Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Compact Heat Gun w/ 2Ah Battery

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Home Depot has Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Compact Heat Gun with 2Ah Battery (2688-20-48-11-1820) on sale for $109. Shipping is free.

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Product Details:
  • High performance heating coil: reach operational temperature in 7-seconds
  • Compatible with all M18 REDLITHIUM battery packs
  • Guarded Nozzle: Increased protection for work surfaces
  • LED Light
  • Redlink intelligence: temperature management system provides maximum life
  • Most compact electric heat gun: 6.4 in. long
  • Ladder Hook: Easily hang between applications
  • 30% faster heat up than corded

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  • About this Deal:
    • Today Only (5/07), while supplies last.
  • About this Product:
    • Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars at Home Depot based on over 1,110 customer reviews.
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  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Home Depot has Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Compact Heat Gun with 2Ah Battery (2688-20-48-11-1820) on sale for $109. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for sharing this deal.

Product Details:
  • High performance heating coil: reach operational temperature in 7-seconds
  • Compatible with all M18 REDLITHIUM battery packs
  • Guarded Nozzle: Increased protection for work surfaces
  • LED Light
  • Redlink intelligence: temperature management system provides maximum life
  • Most compact electric heat gun: 6.4 in. long
  • Ladder Hook: Easily hang between applications
  • 30% faster heat up than corded

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Today Only (5/07), while supplies last.
  • About this Product:
    • Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars at Home Depot based on over 1,110 customer reviews.
  • About this Store:
    • You can view Home Depot's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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tunabreath
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Likely heat shrink tubing for electrical work.
tunabreath
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Yes, it uses electricity by way of resistance to generate heat. There is a fan to output the heated air.

This would not carry the fire risk of a butane torch and it is more forgiving than an open flame.
RugerRedhawk
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You say all of these things in a way that suggests you've never heard of or used a heat gun before.

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Teji91May 07, 2025 11:38 AM
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What would be the applications of this for a DIYer?
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What would be the applications of this for a DIYer?
Likely heat shrink tubing for electrical work.
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What would be the applications of this for a DIYer?
Heatting up heating shrink tupe
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Teji91May 07, 2025 11:53 AM
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Quote from tunabreath :
Likely heat shrink tubing for electrical work.
Thank you. while the deal is tempting, I'll pass. I'm convincing myself I don't need a new tool.
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Quote from FeistyKite520 :
I'm curious how it generates heat, is it simply an electric heater run by the battery? Is there a possibility that a compressor combined with the heater could somehow save energy and allow you to heat it up better..would this tool not better be a butane powered tool? I do think a mini butane torch could do a better job
Yes, it uses electricity by way of resistance to generate heat. There is a fan to output the heated air.

This would not carry the fire risk of a butane torch and it is more forgiving than an open flame.
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triikanMay 07, 2025 12:37 PM
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Quote from FeistyKite520 :
I'm curious how it generates heat, is it simply an electric heater run by the battery? Is there a possibility that a compressor combined with the heater could somehow save energy and allow you to heat it up better..would this tool not better be a butane powered tool? I do think a mini butane torch could do a better job
Do you really think they're going to make a heat pump equipped heat gun? And that a heat pump could reasonably be expected to generate the level of heat needed for a heat gun? And that the tool would be under $1000?
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May 07, 2025 01:25 PM
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pclist18May 07, 2025 01:25 PM
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I was going to get this but could never get it sub under 100, found this on amazon and have had it for 3 years, works great. Sometimes I even prefer my porter cable corded because I need continues heat and I hate that I cant lock the button on either unit but understand why. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2PRM...tle_2&th=1
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09Fit4DutyMay 07, 2025 01:32 PM
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I've had my old HF corded for years, and had been looking at the cordless. In for one!
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RugerRedhawkMay 07, 2025 01:40 PM
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Quote from FeistyKite520 :
I'm curious how it generates heat, is it simply an electric heater run by the battery? Is there a possibility that a compressor combined with the heater could somehow save energy and allow you to heat it up better..would this tool not better be a butane powered tool? I do think a mini butane torch could do a better job
You say all of these things in a way that suggests you've never heard of or used a heat gun before.
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MinnesotaWTMay 07, 2025 01:41 PM
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Fantastic if doing paint protection film, vinyl wrap, heat shrink, or since I live in Minnesota...the occasional emergency ice dam melting...
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Quote from Teji91 :
What would be the applications of this for a DIYer?
Melting ice build up on manufacturing equipment/thawing frozen pipes, drying paint, softening old paint or varnish for removal, loosening adhesives, plastic shaping or welding, drying or curing epoxy and spackle, wax projects and other crafts. I want to add that I'm an avid DIYer and own a corded heat gun…. I can only think of maybe two or three occasions that I've actually had to use it….. once was for speeding up the cure time for spackle that I used to patch up some drywall, another was to help dry up a large water spill that was on my carpet… you can use towels to get most of the water up, but there's still that residual dampness., I believe the last time I use it was to help speed up the drive time of some oil based primer on some cabinets that I was painting. Just keep in mind you're not gonna get much runtime with these battery operated heat guns. I got the Bauer from Harbor freight… the thing works like a champ and has a plethora of heat settings. Project farm did a pretty good video on these.https://youtu.be/E80-yH9uKyQ?si=J8lpaTGk24UGCV7X
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m3n00bMay 07, 2025 01:46 PM
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Quote from 09Fit4Duty :
I've had my old HF corded for years, and had been looking at the cordless. In for one!
Same! after reading reviews this thing seems to be pretty hit or miss. Compared to corded this thing has weak heat (lmeasured ess than 400f) and low airflow combined with quick depletion of batteries.
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Quote from Teji91 :
What would be the applications of this for a DIYer?
It's great for removing stubborn stickers and decals, loosening old paint for removal, drying paint/epoxy, softens the glue that holds electronics together for disassembly, ice removal ...
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iamverycrazyMay 07, 2025 02:27 PM
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Can I use this to heat a room in winter?
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