Map vs propane to start charcoal?

bhedges1987

Was going to get a Map/pro to start my fires in my mini. 

Now that I'm up at Home Depot there are a few different ways to go. Recommendations ??

Hotch

You want the Map head. It allows the bottle to flow while inverted. Buy the Map kit. Then use propane.

Hotch

Ts8000 I think

Mickey

For my Mini only I use MappPro (use the weed burners for the Larges and the Mini-Max). 
I have used it forever.

Eggcelsior

Hotch said:

You want the Map head. It allows the bottle to flow while inverted. Buy the Map kit. Then use propane.

This. The head alone is 30 or 35 bucks, if I recall. Kit is 40 or 45 bucks.

nolaegghead

What those guys said.

MAP Pro burns at 3750F
Propane burns at 3600F
Lump starts well below 1000F

jaydub58

I have used both MAP and propane (currently firing propane). and I can't see much difference.

HofstraJet

Hotch said:

You want the Map head. It allows the bottle to flow while inverted. Buy the Map kit. Then use propane.

Exactly this.

Here's the link to the Home Depot item: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-TS8000KC-Premium-Torch-Kit-336638/205683985

$55

PSC

For me, grilling is a ritual, and that includes lighting the charcoal.

No propane, no MAP, no electric lighters.

A napkin soaked in oil or a rutland/weber starter.

Barbecue is slow, patience.

tarheelmatt

Whichever is more expensive is the one that most will recommend.  

bhedges1987

PSC said:

For me, grilling is a ritual, and that includes lighting the charcoal.

No propane, no MAP, no electric lighters.

A napkin soaked in oil or a rutland/weber starter.

Barbecue is slow, patience.

Below 0 wind chills on my mini for chicken cooks calls for fast start up times!

bhedges1987

Thanks all.

HofstraJet

Anybody ever try hooking up that TS8000 head to a BBQ tank with a hose like this?

JacksDad

I got tired of the $3 cheapo lighters breaking after a few uses, so the wife got me this for Christmas. Now my Rutland starters don't stand a chance! 

SemolinaPilchard

https://www.zoro.com/bernzomatic-self-igniting-outdoor-torch-jt850/i/G2327701/?gclid=CLTWqeaWp9ECFQWRaQodyRECAA&gclsrc=aw.ds
This gets your eyes, shirt, and everything else a few feet away from the sparks.

ThrasherIII

DMW

HofstraJet said:

Anybody ever try hooking up that TS8000 head to a BBQ tank with a hose like this?

I have a hose like that, and I have a TS8000, but have never tried.

Ozzie_Isaac

nolaegghead said:

What those guys said.

MAP Pro burns at 3750F
Propane burns at 3600F
Lump starts well below 1000F

That is why I use Oxy-Acetylene.  6,000F.  I win.

HeavyG

Ozzie_Isaac said:

nolaegghead said:

What those guys said.

MAP Pro burns at 3750F
Propane burns at 3600F
Lump starts well below 1000F

That is why I use Oxy-Acetylene.  6,000F.  I win.

I use my Multiplaz 3500 torch at 14,400°F. I win.

Mattman3969

MapPro head and propane tanks here if I'm in a hurry.  Rutland squares if I'm trying to extend my egg togetherness time.  

stlcharcoal

BilZol

Armatures. I started my coals in 1985 and haven't let them burn out yet.....

Lovethatmeat

I use the exact propane torch pictured and it works great

jtcBoynton

Another option is a lawn & garden torch.  Uses small propane bottles but keeps you back from sparks and heat so you don't burn your hands. Easier to move around and store than a full size weed burner attached to a 20 lb tank.

danv23

Just bought the bernzomatic ts4000 head and 2 blue propane cans. Called bernzomatic customer service to make sure it's what I need.  To quote myself, "i need a torch to light my BGE so I will need to be able to invert it."  Without hesitation the guy responded, "all you need is the ts4000 then."  They sell it with the yellow map pro can, which we don't need, for $45 total, or just the head for $37.  I bought the head and 2 blues for $44 total.  

Pretty smuckin' fart.

flynnbob

I use the Bernzomatic Map that has the flexible tube.  I bought it at ACE years ago. I have used about every method to light the Egg but this is my go to method. 30 secs and I am in business....

bboulier

I have a benzomatic weed burner.  Can't tell a difference between MAPP and propane.

rifrench

danv23 said:

Just bought the bernzomatic ts4000 head and 2 blue propane cans. Called bernzomatic customer service to make sure it's what I need.  To quote myself, "i need a torch to light my BGE so I will need to be able to invert it."  Without hesitation the guy responded, "all you need is the ts4000 then."  They sell it with the yellow map pro can, which we don't need, for $45 total, or just the head for $37.  I bought the head and 2 blues for $44 total.  

Pretty smuckin' fart.

      That was my choice, too. It works well, not too expensive, relative to the other things we buy Egg-wise, that is. I have learned that it works better if stored in my heated shop, than in the big box on my "patio".