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texaswig
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I've been egging almost 3 years. I've always mainly used oil soaked paper towels or starter cubes. I didn't think a torch would make that much of a difference . But I bought a map gas torch for my sous vide stuff. I used it for the first time tonight to light the egg. I now know I'm a huge dumb a** for not listening to everyone and how good it works. Wow I can't believe how fast it came up to temp. I'm a torch man from this day forward.
2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun
scott
Greenville Tx
scott
Greenville Tx
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Until it explodes and you lose your hand or face
Kansas City, Missouri
Large Egg
Mini Egg
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" - Gandalf -
Deny. Deflect. Make counter accusations.
"Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."
South of Nashville, TN
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"Mapp torch for sous vide?" Care to expand on that one?Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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bhedges1987 said:Until it explodes and you lose your hand or face
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texaswig said:I've been egging almost 3 years. I've always mainly used oil soaked paper towels or starter cubes. I didn't think a torch would make that much of a difference . But I bought a map gas torch for my sous vide stuff. I used it for the first time tonight to light the egg. I now know I'm a huge dumb a** for not listening to everyone and how good it works. Wow I can't believe how fast it came up to temp. I'm a torch man from this day forward.
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It's a game changer. I'm a relatively recent convert.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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@RRP use it for browning instead on a pan or throwing it on the grill. It's so nice to have around for creme brulee.2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun
scott
Greenville Tx -
Smokin_Trout said:bhedges1987 said:Until it explodes and you lose your hand or face
LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL -
Now one step more. This vs this:
I only use the Mapp for the Mini. All the rest gets the weed burner.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers. -
NPHuskerFL said:Smokin_Trout said:bhedges1987 said:Until it explodes and you lose your hand or face
"Loose your hand..." bahahaaahaSlumming it in Aiken, SC. -
What took you so long?Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU StoveBGE ChimineaProsper, TX
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What's the hurry??Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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I used the standard torch tip for 7 years, just got this thing and love it:
https://bbqguru.com/storenav?CategoryId=9&ProductId=200
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lousubcap said:What's the hurry??Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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NPHuskerFL said:Smokin_Trout said:bhedges1987 said:Until it explodes and you lose your hand or face
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
RRP said:canuckland
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Yup-but even before the "every day is Saturday" routine, I have always enjoyed the respite afforded once moving in the Q atmosphere, and that goes for SSN (Submerged Ship, Nuclear) or in this case Saturdays, Sundays and Nights.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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Just another tip is the yellow bottles of "Map/Pro" gas only burn like 3-5% hotter than cheap green propane tanks. Save some $$ and get the green tanks- you can't tell the difference.Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg.
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I made the switch myself a year or so ago. I will never go back.Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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It's funny, I've been using the map torch since I got my large almost two years ago. I had recieved a box of the rutland Firestarters as an add on to something I had bought a while back and gave them a whirl just to compare recently. I think I prefer the rutland squares over the torch expecially during the winter when the cylinders are cold and I'm standing outside for an extended time lighting. With the rutland I can light one drop it in and mound a little lump over it then walk away.Parker, Colorado
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@RRP yep your only looking at about 30 seconds or so. No fumes or stink.2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun
scott
Greenville Tx -
Carolina Q said:NPHuskerFL said:Smokin_Trout said:bhedges1987 said:Until it explodes and you lose your hand or facefukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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I will have to stick with my Looflighter. But I do have electric close enough.
XLBGE, LBGE
Fernandina Beach, FL
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https://www.amazon.com/Jabetc-Propane-Weed-Burner-Torch/dp/B001NDK8C8
Many options.
I have the old golf club by BBQ Guru (love this, but no longer available?), but I also have the cane style benzomatic weed burner, I still prefer to use the paraffin lighter squares if I'm not in a rush as it allows more drinking time etc.... -
With everyone starting their eggs so quickly how do you even get a few drinks in?
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setdahook said:With everyone starting their eggs so quickly how do you even get a few drinks in?“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk
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Jeremiah said:NPHuskerFL said:Smokin_Trout said:bhedges1987 said:Until it explodes and you lose your hand or face
"Loose your hand..." bahahaaaha
Kansas City, Missouri
Large Egg
Mini Egg
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us" - Gandalf -
Was always an electric starter, but when my trusty five year old Broil King branded starter finally burned out, I could not find an electric that would last. Using a torch does have some sparks and ember explosions that can be worrisome, but found the solution to be some second burn lump on the top, no sparks and catches quickly.
@fishlessman - could it be the torch you used? Bernzomatic is just fine, use it for copper pipe repair all the time, in fact Bernzomatic makes an extention hose that keeps the gas cylinder upright so you can use the torch in any position.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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