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How do you make a mapp gas starter

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APDHARLEY
APDHARLEY Posts: 48
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Hey Guys,
I am sure that there are alot of you eggheads out there that use mapp torch to light you Eggs. I have the tank now Ineed some plans or directions on how to make the wand. I have seen the 5 in 1 BBQ tool on the BBQ guru. I think with a little help from you guys I could build a similar attachment just for lighting the Egg that does not cost $35. All help is appreciated.
Keith
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  • Richard Fl
    Richard Fl Posts: 8,297
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    I have one of the golf club types that has been used only a few times and has been in the garage unused for 3 years. $20 which includes freight in the USA 48 and it is yours. Email me off line in and telephone and I will tell you more. Great product for the right environment. This has been my solution for the last 6 years.

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  • Mahi-Mahi
    Mahi-Mahi Posts: 162
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    Make sure what ever you use it rated for MAPP. It runs at a lot higher temp than a normal hand torch.
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  • Mike in Abita
    Mike in Abita Posts: 3,302
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    When it comes to pressurized flammable bottles. I would stick with pre-manufactured items. Preferably ones with UL listings.

    I am all for building things and modifying different products but when it comes to gas cylinders I'd stick with the tried and true.
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  • "Sparky"
    "Sparky" Posts: 6,024
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    I agree with Mike in Abita 100%.Get one of these or buy Richards :)

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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    $35 is about the cheapest accessory you can BUY for the egg. Plus, when I bought the kit, I felt pretty comfortable that it wouldn't blow up in my face! :lol: So far, so good.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Kokeman
    Kokeman Posts: 822
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    I made this from a piece of 1/2 s.s. tubing I "found" at work. I have gotten some grief on here about safety, but I have been using it for two years with no problems. Two other guys at work have made them also with no problems also. I use propane instead of mapp.
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  • Always Smokin
    Always Smokin Posts: 111
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    I use a burns o matic torch tip nothing fancy. just push the button and it lights. I used it yesterday just lit the top center of my lump for about 15 seconds and cooked for 26 hours
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  • Hungry in Lilburn
    Hungry in Lilburn Posts: 756
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    I have been having trouble with my same setup. For some reason the gas doesn't want to light. Idea?
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