Valex 1352017 Review

Stripping paint from an old wardrobe, drying a freshly filled crack in the wall before painting, or thawing a frozen outdoor pipe on a winter morning — these are the kinds of weekend DIY tasks that sit on the to-do list for months because the right tool is not in the shed. A hot air gun solves all of them, but for someone who might use it three or four times a year, spending over a hundred pounds on a professional-grade model with digital controls feels hard to justify. The sweet spot for occasional users is a straightforward two-temperature heat gun that comes as a complete kit — gun, nozzles, a scraper, and a storage case to keep everything together — at a price that does not make you wince. When the tool lives in its own dedicated suitcase on the shelf, ready to go with all its attachments the moment a job crops up, you are far more likely to actually tackle that peeling paint or that frozen tap rather than putting it off for another season.

The budget end of the heat-gun market is crowded with unbranded tools of uncertain quality, which makes a named-brand kit like the Valex PT2001 stand out — even if the brand is better known in Italy than internationally. This is a two-temperature heat gun offering 350 °C at 1000 W for lighter work and 600 °C at a full 2000 W for heavy paint stripping, with a single airflow rate of 480 litres per minute. What makes the package compelling is what comes with it: four multifunction nozzles covering wide-area stripping, concentrated precision work, glass protection, and heat-shrink reflection, plus a scraper for lifting softened paint, all stored in a moulded plastic suitcase. At around 0.73 kg for the gun itself (3.1 kg including the full kit), it is light enough for comfortable one-handed use. With only 4 reviews averaging 3.7 out of 5 stars, the feedback pool is shallow, but the included accessories make this one of the most complete budget kits available.

This review examines the Valex PT2001's real-world performance — how the two temperature settings handle paint stripping, drying, and thawing, whether the four included nozzles are genuinely useful or just padding, and how the suitcase storage solution works in practice. We also cover what those 4 existing reviews tell us about build quality and reliability, so you can weigh the value of a complete kit against the compromises of a budget-priced tool.

The Valex PT2001 is a two-temperature hot air gun with a dual power output: at the lower 350 °C setting it draws 1000 W, suitable for drying paints and fillers, softening adhesives, and gentle warming tasks; at the maximum 600 °C setting it delivers the full 2000 W for stripping thick, multi-layer paint from wood and metal surfaces. Airflow is fixed at 480 litres per minute — a single-speed fan that provides a consistent, moderate airstream across both temperature settings. The gun itself weighs just 0.73 kg, making it exceptionally light for extended one-handed use, though the full kit with suitcase, four nozzles, and scraper tips the scales at 3.1 kg. The tool runs on standard 230 V mains power with Class II insulation for double protection against electric shock. It carries a 3.7 out of 5 stars rating from 4 customer reviews since its launch in June 2020.

What distinguishes the PT2001 from other budget heat guns is the accessory package. Four push-fit nozzles are included: a wide-jet nozzle for spreading heat across broad flat surfaces like doors and panels, a reducer nozzle for concentrating the airstream into a tight point for precision soldering and detailed work, a glass-protection nozzle that shields window panes while you strip paint from the surrounding frame, and a reflector nozzle for distributing heat evenly around tubing during heat-shrink work. A metal scraper with a shaped handle is also included for lifting softened paint from flat surfaces — a practical addition that means you can begin a stripping job without raiding your existing tool collection. The nozzles snap on and off with a push-fit, and changing between them takes only a few seconds.

The ergonomic design is one of the PT2001's stronger points. The handle features a soft-grip overmould that provides a secure, comfortable hold during extended use, and at 0.73 kg the gun is among the lightest heat tools available at any price. The two-position slide switch is simple and unambiguous — off, 350 °C, 600 °C — with no confusing intermediate positions or unmarked detents. A built-in stand allows the gun to be set down upright with the hot nozzle pointing safely upward between applications. The 2-metre power cable provides adequate reach for most home DIY tasks, though working on larger projects like stripping multiple doors will benefit from an extension lead.

The moulded plastic suitcase deserves special mention because it solves a genuine problem with budget tool kits: everything has a dedicated place. Each nozzle, the scraper, and the gun itself fit into shaped recesses in the case lining, so you can see at a glance whether anything is missing before you start a job and after you finish. The case closes securely with clasps and has a carry handle, making it easy to store on a garage shelf or transport to a different location. The instruction manual is provided in Italian, which English-speaking users will need to work around — though the tool's simple two-setting operation means the manual is largely supplementary. The kit includes everything needed for basic heat-gun tasks: stripping, shrinking, soldering, and drying.

The Valex PT2001 gun weighs 0.73 kg (3.1 kg in its full kit case) and is manufactured by Valex under model number 1352017. It holds a 3.7 out of 5 stars average from just 4 reviews — a very small sample that makes the score less statistically meaningful than the 100+ review counts on more established models, though the feedback that does exist suggests reasonable satisfaction for the price. The tool launched in mid-2020 and is primarily distributed in the Italian market. Spare parts information is not published. For occasional DIY users who want a complete, grab-and-go heat-gun kit with all the essential nozzles and a dedicated storage case at a budget-friendly price, the PT2001 offers a value proposition that is hard to match — provided you accept the trade-offs of a two-setting temperature range and limited long-term reliability data.

This budget heat-gun kit with four nozzles, scraper, and suitcase is ideal for occasional DIYers who want a complete, grab-and-go solution for paint stripping, drying, thawing, and heat-shrink tasks at an entry-level price.