The XM42 (Watch before you buy one!!)
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- In this video we look at the XM42 flamethrower and some shortcomings in the overall quality.
These things can be fixed, once they are these are very safe and fun tools to use.
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Looks like the fuel line was long so the battery door would hold the fuel line on
I just ordered one for new years like 2 days ago. Im glad I came across this video! I ordered mine thru FireQuest in Blac. Thanks for the simple and straight to the point video!
I’m glad you found it helpful. I’m here for YOU
Hey thank you for the video! We have shared this video with our entire assembly crew. Keep up the good work and thanks for keeping us honest. We are always open to suggestions and ways to improve our processes and product!
Outstanding. I am looking forward to seeing an improvement as more flamethrowers come through the shop here. Thank you all for making a fun product for us consumers to enjoy.
Do current XM42 Lite flamethrowers now ship with these highlighted issues fixed?
@Good-riddance-PROPAGANDAtube did you ever let him know??
Please consider compartmentalizing that battery, to isolate it from the housing with the fuel line in it. It should not be in there. Seems best to have it insulated in a completely separate compartment, so if it ever does burn, it will separate the heat from the fuel line compartment. Either that, or insulate the fuel line.
Having worked in the electrical field, as an installer and terminator for 20 years, I can tell you this guy is giving you some good advice. I absolutely cannot believe somebody sold a flamethrower with wiring terminated like that. It's actually horrifying. Gasoline is nothing to play around with. You can tell by watching some of the RUclips videos how many people just aren't aware of it's explosiveness and volatility. And once it gets on you, it is extremely difficult to put it out.
As far as the L-ion batteries are concerned, he makes a great point about moving it, but his advice there really falls far short of what should be done. Watch any video of Lithium Ion battery going off. It burns like Magnesium....WHITE HOT! This battery should be in a completely separate, sealed compartment that is foil and Rock-wool insulated at the very least. I don't care how you move it around inside that compartment, if that battery goes off inside there, it is going to melt and rupture that hose in seconds and you will be in a world of trouble. I would build a separate compartment and bolt it to the bottom plate, with the L-ion battery on the outside, separated from the gas hose and other wires.
Their New XM-42X model is more like your last comment. The battery is rearward of the fuel lines & tank, and in a separate compartment at the back of the unit. They sent me one for review. Look for that video to come out soon.
Bought one at a gun show today for $200 new. Everything you pointed out seems fixed on mine and the quality is really good. Only thing i had to do was adjust the igniter tip to light the gas.
Wow, that’s a really good deal. I’m glad everything inside looks good. The quality control manager at XM-42 said he showed my video to the production staff and to look forward to the product improving in the future. from what I’ve seen since then and based on your comment, I think they’re taking a little more care in putting them together now.
Had mine for awhile, and I love mine.
I'd put at least a spring clamp hose clamp or a zip tie on that fuel line
Voided your warranty for you 😅 font worry it was fixed.
You should take an extra minute to solder the ends of the wires before putting them in the terminals.
Not a bad idea
I pre ordered the underbarrel xm-42x hope it is properly done.
I can’t wait to play with that one 👍
@@equinoxtacticalsupply7732 it came in and is fun as hell. I ordered a rail to rail mount to slap it on the ar10
If I have a propane bottle the same size as the butane bottle, could I use it instead!
Sure. It’s just for a pilot flame to ignite the fuel coming through the nozzle.
Im having issues..I think I have a bad fuel pump. Battery fully charged , Hit button and a hard click, no fuel shooting out. Fuel pump ??
Thanks
Yes sounds like a bad pump. The click sound is coming from the relay.
Simply outstanding!👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍
Do you have your customers sign a release or waiver when buying a flame thrower?
Yes. It’s required by the manufacturer.
Awesome video bro keep up the awesome work bro
Thanks! Will do!
Hypothetically speaking, of course…. Would this exterminate a flock of pigeons if you knew where the problems birds slept in a group?
😂 The one problem is see with this plan is that it would also most likely burn 🔥 down the structure they are sleeping in too.
Which command strips to use? 12lb.? 14lb.?
I use the 5lb strips for the battery & two 3lb strips for the board.
The battery only weighs 6.5oz. & the board less than that.
Thank you for showing your safety improvements to that companies shotty assembly.
I've been thinking about buying one of these.
Im glad I've procrastinated until this video.
How can I buy one from you?
If you like you can get in touch through our Facebook page. There is a link in the description.
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I was looking for a website because the only social media I'm on is youtube.
I have a website but I’m not set up to take payment through the website yet. Are you in the U.S.
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Yes, Texas.
Do you know what color you would like.
I tried to go onto your website foe pricing but the website has a few articles and that was it
My apologies. We are still working on the web sight. It is nowhere near finished yet. The price for the Flamethrowers is $599.99 and then there is a$29.99 fee for the safety modifications.
If you would like to DM me through Facebook we can get you hooked up with one.
I have the exact same one, color and everything and I don't have any of those issues. Must have had a crappy employee make that specific one
Curious. When did you purchase yours? The owner contacted me not long after this video went up and said that he had showed it to his employees and expected the quality to improve from then on.
@@equinoxtacticalsupply7732 probably close to 6 months ago
If I wanted to buy a modded one from you, how much would it run me ?
$529.99
Where can I get a charger for mine
You can get one from us. We have them in stock.
That wiring wasn't groomed. I have built a similar system but I use a terminal strip and mine is also fused. Additionally, none of my fuel lines are in close proximity to the battery. My pump is about 4" from the front heat shield so I have a rigid tube/nozzle joined by a 2" fuel hose.
Nice. That sounds cool. I'd like to see a pic of your build.
These units are fused. There is a 20A fuse on the PCB and the older units had an inline fuse holder.
@@equinoxtacticalsupply7732 I'll post it once I complete it. I am in the middle of modifying a DAS Porsche cabriolet rollbar to fit in my coupe and it's more work than building one from scratch.
This is what RUclips is for!
I agree 👍
Am I the only one who noticed that he didn't connect the plug while he was putting the whole thing together sealing it up !!????
If you are referring to the white plug with four wires, that is used with the charger to charge the battery.
The small white plug are actually the balance ports. The yellow xt60 is the normal charge plug when people charge these batteries on the better upgraded normal rc lipo chargers
Do you ship these to the UK? If so where do i buy?
Never mind, turns out a flamethrower is illegal to own in the UK and carries a sentence of 10yrs in prison. Gutted!
Sorry to hear that. That’s no fun😪
I send you an Email about this today Feb 27
Hey man, thanks for the video. Quick question: mine keeps getting fire behind the shield piece and i have to blow it out. I've never seen anyone else have this issue and i know it's not right. I know fire in front of the shield is normal. Any idea what can be done about this?
Also, I've started using velcro for the battery and 10-24 knob screws, instead of the Allen heads that come with it. Makes it easy to get the battery in and out.
Have you noticed any wetness behind the shield that might indicate a loose connection?
That’s a good idea with the thumb screws. 👍 and the Velcro works too.
No, it only happened the first time I used it. Maybe I somehow got some fuel in there. Works fine now. Thanks
A 100%leak!😷