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Need help with weed burner
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Judy Mayberry
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I've had two Greenwood self-igniting weed burners from Harbor Freight that didn't work. I really didn't want to bother with a striker but I'll probably have to settle for that. Please tell me what brand works well, how many BTUs I need to light charcoal, and where to buy it online or in a store.
Judy in San Diego
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I have this one that I got at Lowes. It does not have a real big flame but it works just fine. Runs off of the small propane bottles & they last a pretty long time.
Not to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol is a solution...
Large & Small BGE
Stockton Ca.
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I bought a Bernzomatic 19425 "self - igniting" torch. The "self-igniting" feature failed after about three tries. When it failed, I just used a Scripto or Weber lighter to fire it up. Works great.
Weber Kettle, Weber Genesis Silver B, Medium Egg, KJ Classic (Black) -
I have this, and it is great:
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Dragon-VT-2-23-000-BTU/dp/B00004Z2FP/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468557328&sr=8-2&keywords=red+dragon+weed+torch
Twin Cities, Minn. XL BGE, cheap barrel smoker and old Weber kettle -
I agree with @tonkaegger. Red dragon is good quality. I have the 500,000 btu model which I had for other purposes. The 100,000 model is probably more sensible for lighting an egg.
Phoenix -
I have the Greenwood, without striker and it works fine for burning weeds. I have used it to light briquettes but find that for lump it is way overkill. The Bernzomatic torch and MAP is ideal, 30 to 60 seconds to start lump without showering half the neighbourhood in sparks and embers.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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I have the self ignite one, but bought a striker because those self ignition assemblies aren't durable. Lasted less than 6 months.
That being said, I don't mind the striker. I just have a little Sterlite container out with the eggs that have the striker, gloves, spacers, erc.------------------------------
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I went with the BernzOmatic JT850 garden torch. It is smaller, more compact than a full blown weed burner. Lights lump just fine.
Southeast Florida - LBGE
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Skiddymarker said:The Bernzomatic torch and MAP is ideal...
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
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jtcBoynton said:I went with the BernzOmatic JT850 garden torch. It is smaller, more compact than a full blown weed burner. Lights lump just fine.------------------------------
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The length is nice, keeps you away from the sparks.
So easy to light on those damp and humid days where the paper towels and starters fail to light.
Keep mine, along with safety glasses, ready to go on the wall of the kitchen.
When I light, I keep it going and weed around the house and fence.
BrandonQuad Cities
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I still like my Looftlighter
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Heck, I've been using 90 proof rubbing alcohol all this time....Wonder if I need to look for something else?
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Carolina Q said:Skiddymarker said:The Bernzomatic torch and MAP is ideal...Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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Skiddymarker said:Carolina Q said:Skiddymarker said:The Bernzomatic torch and MAP is ideal...
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
tarheelmatt said:jtcBoynton said:I went with the BernzOmatic JT850 garden torch. It is smaller, more compact than a full blown weed burner. Lights lump just fine.
Southeast Florida - LBGE
In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’ Dare to think for yourself. -
Carolina Q said:Skiddymarker said:Carolina Q said:Skiddymarker said:The Bernzomatic torch and MAP is ideal...
Friend with a KJ is on his third season with a Bernzomatic MAP-Pro that he only uses for starting lump, he claims he will switch to the 1/4 price propane cylinders if the MAP ever expires.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad! -
Focker said:The length is nice, keeps you away from the sparks.
So easy to light on those damp and humid days where the paper towels and starters fail to light.
Keep mine, along with safety glasses, ready to go on the wall of the kitchen.
When I light, I keep it going and weed around the house and fence.Have:
XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
Had:
LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby
Fat Willies BBQ
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I have been thinking of getting one of these, but I just spend $10 on starter sticks that I get about 30 cooks out of or more and if I need to get it hot fast I use my leaf blower. Still may get one though.XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas GrillKansas City, Mo.
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billt01 said:Focker said:The length is nice, keeps you away from the sparks.
So easy to light on those damp and humid days where the paper towels and starters fail to light.
Keep mine, along with safety glasses, ready to go on the wall of the kitchen.
When I light, I keep it going and weed around the house and fence.
But one of them came with the Blackstone.BrandonQuad Cities
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."
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