We have been aware that our electric heat tool provided in our Ultimate and Deluxe bottle cutting kits may occasionally melt if left on too long. We apologize if this may happen. This is another branded tool that we put together in the kit. We use this tool and it has never melted on us so it may be left on longer than recommended.
These heat tools are meant to be on for short periods of time. We estimated most bottles take roughly 40 seconds of being on while rotating the bottle consistently when applying heat to the score line. It may be + or – 10 seconds depending on atmospheric temperature, bottle type and thickness. Please start low and test to see how long it takes your bottles before it separates perfectly.
If you would like to use it for longer periods of time or if the nozzle melts, you can remove the plastic nozzle cover easily by following the steps below.
1. Remove the small screw on the side of the plastic piece shown below.
2. Then try turning it clockwise and pull to remove it.
Please let us know if you have any issues with this. We are here to help. Thank you!