Propane Torch
Propane Torch | |
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Propane Torch | |
General | |
Category | Item |
Encumbrance | 0.3 |
Function | Metalworking |
Capacity | 100 units |
Contents | Propane gas |
Technical details | |
item ID | Base.BlowTorch |
A propane torch is a tool used in metalworking.
Usage
Metalworking
The propane torch is one of the two items required before any type of metalworking can be performed, with the other being the welding mask.
Construction
A propane torch can be used to construct many structures and furniture, such as metal crates and metal walls. Not only does this require a propane torch and welding mask, but each construction, will also require a certain amount of welding rods to be used. To construct metalworking objects, the player must have both the propane torch and welding mask in their inventory, then right-click and hover-over "Metalwork" in the contextual menu then select the desired structure to be constructed. Note that each metalworking object requires a known recipe that can be learnt by reading the appropriate recipe magazine.
Barricading
Similarly to carpentry, the player can barricade doors and windows with metal sheets or metal bars. Unlike constructing, barricading does not require any welding rods or learnt recipes.
Disassembling
There are various metal objects throughout the world that can be disassembled, rewarding the player with some metalworking skill and metal parts. This requires the player to have a propane torch and welding mask, however does not require welding rods or propane, it's free.
Mechanics
Some vehicle parts can be repaired using a propane torch and small metal sheets, so long as the player has a sufficient metalworking and mechanics skill. Parts that are currently repairable with a propane torch and small metal sheets are: doors, gas tanks and trunks.
Car wrecks (burnt cars) can be dismantled, gathering metal materials depending on the player's metalworking skill.
Refilling
The propane torch uses some stored propane gas each time it's used, with a maximum of 100 units. A propane torch can be refilled if the player has a propane tank, then by right-clicking either the propane torch or propane tank, then selecting "Refill Blow Torch".
Product | XP gained | Skill(s) | Recipe | Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 |
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Propane Torch |
0 XP | none | Propane Torch (consumed) |
Propane Tank (consumed) |
Crafting
Crafting requires a metalworking skill of 4.
Metalworking
- Main article: Metalworking
Product | XP gained | Skill(s) | Recipe | Ingredient 1 | Ingredient 2 | Ingredient 3 |
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Metal Sheet |
6.25 Metalworking | Metalworking 4 | Propane Torch (2 units) (keep) |
Welder Mask (keep) |
Small Metal Sheet x4 (consumed) | |
Small Metal Sheet x3 |
6.25 Metalworking | Metalworking 4 | Propane Torch (2 units) (keep) |
Welder Mask (keep) |
Metal Sheet x1 (consumed) |
Distribution
Buildings
Propane torches can be found in logging factories, sheds, garages, tool stores, storage units, and crates.
Vehicles
They can be found in the trunk of a metal welder, or construction worker's vehicle.
Trivia
Using a propane torch on aluminum would only heat it up, not melt it. Propane torches can melt steel but not weld it, the game also has "welding rods" which are supposed to be used with a SMAW style arc welder. It also cannot cut metal, as a oxy-acetylene cutting torch would be used to do this.
Code
From newitems.txt (Project Zomboid directory/media/scripts/) Retrieved: Build 40.30
item BlowTorch Weight = 0.3, Type = Drainable, UseWhileEquipped = FALSE, UseDelta = 0.01, DisplayName = Propane Torch, Icon = BlowTorch, MetalValue = 20, KeepOnDeplete = true,