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Milwaukee 2688-20 M18 Compact Heat Gun (Bare Tool)

Milwaukee 2688-20 M18 Compact Heat Gun (Bare Tool)

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Milwaukee 2688-20 Description

The M18 Compact Heat Gun performs applications quickly by reaching operational temperature in less than 7 seconds. As the most compact electric heat gun in the market, it can go places where corded heat guns can’t. The guarded nozzle and ladder hook prevent the tool from coming in contact with unprotected surfaces. Powered by REDLITHIUM battery technology, it is able to heat over 40 connections on a single XC5.0 battery, anywhere, anytime without the hassle of cords. The M18 Compact Heat Gun features REDLINK PLUS Intelligence with a temperature management system to provide maximum life.

Milwaukee 2688-20 Features

  • REDLINK Intelligence: Temperature management system provides maximum life
  • Compatible with all M18 REDLITHIUM Battery Packs
  • Most compact electric heat gun: 6.4” long
  • Guarded Nozzle: Prevents contact with unprotected surfaces
  • Ladder Hook: Easily hang between applications
  • LED Light

Milwaukee 2688-20 Specifications

Length 6.39"
Height 7.87"
Width 2.6"
251 Ratings
4.2out of 5 stars
251 Ratings

Rated 5 stars by 55% of reviewers

Rated 4 stars by 22% of reviewers

Rated 3 stars by 14% of reviewers

Rated 2 stars by 7% of reviewers

Rated 1 star by 3% of reviewers

3 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 19, 2025
Great tool for any small jobs with professional quality
Great tool and powerful great for small projects
Mark B
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 8, 2022
Ditch FedEx
Still haven’t gotten it. I really wish these guys would stop using FedEx. I think their drivers could even lose their own paychecks. Who knows if I’ll ever see this tool. :(
Steve Botsford
Rated 5 out of 5
Dec 29, 2021
Great tool
I bought this to use on shrink tubes and shrink tools with the solder ring and it excels with both tasks. Heats up quick and does it's job. A 5 AH battery lasts enough to complete the whole job for me. Keep in mind that heating element and a blowing motor requires a lot of juice, so don't expect it to stretch the battery life for hours. If i had to complain about anything, i'd ask Milwaukee to include a couple of tips with it. And please try not to compare it with a corded heat gun. They serve different purposes.
Max Mikles
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Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 23, 2025
Love this heat gun
As a plumber who deals with Frozen waterlines I love this heat gun! It heats up quickly and provides a good even heat. Always good for warming the hands too!
Smitty768010
Rated 1 out of 5
Feb 4, 2025
Do not buy!
Worst heat gun I have ever used. I’m a die hard Milwaukee guy with lots of Milwaukee tools and this thing is the worst. Have to have it like an inch away from something and wait like a minute before it get the metal warm.
Bryce11
Rated 2 out of 5
Dec 26, 2024
Not the best money I’ve spent with milwaukee
Decent at best. Does not get hot enough. It only got 2 stars for being cordless.
Genservice
Rated 1 out of 5
Dec 10, 2024
Too weak.
Very disappointing. We tried it on heat shrink tubing and it's just takes too long. Not enough volume or hot enough.
Tim280
Rated 2 out of 5
Dec 9, 2024
Cigarette lighter equivalent!
Eats battery power and doesn't get very hot! First time I tried to shrink two pieces of heat shrink on a 6/4 power cord splice. With a 5.0 battery it almost got them. For smaller heat shrink this would be nice but only for a short period of time...ie a quick single fix not any kind of production/ new build etc.
Mike1775
Rated 1 out of 5
Nov 1, 2024
Weak gun
For painting is noooo good!!! You’re better off using your wife’s hair blower.

For shrinking plastic, maybe?

But for drying paint or a patch, you can be there all day holding the trigger.
Roger-Painter
Rated 1 out of 5
Oct 2, 2024
Only good for small heat shrink nothing else!!
The heat gun does heat up quickly, but it has ZERO air pressure. This is only good for warming up heat shrink material. Do not buy this if you are planning on trying to use as a standard all purpose heat gun. This is only good for making electrical connections weather resistant. If you are going to use it for the solderless connections it will work but it takes some time to get the material inside the tube to liquify.
Ted1765
Rated 4 out of 5
Sep 9, 2024
Handy as a backup
Works pretty good but no way to adjust heat and doesn't get as hot as a corded heat gun. However if I don't have access to a plug, then I'll use it.
Tinker Jack
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 4, 2024
One hot tamale
Works awesome in hard to get to places. Perfect for heat shrink 👍
Fif 1
Rated 4 out of 5
Aug 1, 2024
Slow and steady…..
Good little gun for a spot of heat. However, if you need lots of btu’s this little stinger won’t be able to keep up. I did however heat my half cup of coffee hot again with it! Overall a great temporary heat gun for small areas!
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