Smith NE180-3 Handi-Heet Large Air/Acetylene Tip

Work Smarter with the Handi-Heet NE180-3

For plumbers, HVAC technicians, and maintenance pros, the Miller Smith NE180-3 Handi-Heet tip is the go-to upgrade for your air/acetylene setup when you need serious heat. If you are working with the Smith NE180A handle, this 13,000 BTU tip gives you the power you need to tackle larger jobs that smaller tips just can't handle. Whether you are trying to thaw a frozen line in the dead of winter or silver soldering a critical joint on a refrigeration line, this tip delivers the BTUs necessary to get the metal up to temperature fast, ensuring proper flow of your filler metal.

One of the standout features of the NE180-3 is its usability in tight spaces. We all know that pipes are rarely located in convenient spots. This tip features a slip-in design that allows you to rotate the entire tip assembly 360 degrees while the flame is lit. This means you can angle the flame exactly where you need it—behind a pipe against a joist or in a cramped corner—without having to contort your wrist or shut down the torch to reposition. Plus, the connection is strictly hand-tighten. You can leave your wrench in the bag; swapping tips takes seconds, not minutes.

Durability is key when you are tossing tools into a truck or bucket. The NE180-3 is nickel-plated, which helps it stand up to the rough environment of a job site and resists the nasty discoloration that happens to standard brass tips. It produces a clean, consistent flame that wraps around the pipe, giving you that even heat distribution required for a leak-free solder joint. If you are running a Silver Smith or Handi-Heet setup, keeping a NE180-3 in your kit ensures you are ready for the heavier heating tasks that come your way.