Torch

JMCXL

sorry if this is a stupid question, but...

for those who use a torch to light your lump what brand are you using. Looked on amazon and they have 100 options. Looking for a small hand held torch to quickly and safely start the lump. I am currently using a heat gun, works great but don’t always have electric near by. I know I can use the starting cubes but I am not a fan of them (just me).
thanks PapaJ

WeberWho

Weed torch from Harbor Freight. Best $20 you can spend on your egg

https://m.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-91033.html?utm_referrer=direct/not provided

DoubleEgger

JMCXL

So do people not use these?

Teefus

I use a trigger ignite torch from the home center and a standard propane cylinder. It works quick and easy. After 18 months of minimum twice a week use the cylinder is almost empty. Almost. 

HeavyG

Don't spend the extra $$ for the yellow bottles, the blue bottles are fine.

Zeiger88

Bernzomatic TS4000 or TS8000 are both great. I have the TS4000 but as @HeavyG said don’t waist your money on map/pro in the yellow bottle it’s about the same as straight propane. 

DoubleEgger

Zeiger88 said:

Bernzomatic TS4000 or TS8000 are both great. I have the TS4000 but as @HeavyG said don’t waist your money on map/pro in the yellow bottle it’s about the same as straight propane. 

I disagree to an extent. Get the Map/pro head so the flame won’t go out when inverted. You can still use the regular propane bottles with a map pro head. 

Stubby

This is another choice 

http://www.jjgeorgestore.com/grill-torch-charcoal-starter/

HeavyG

DoubleEgger said:

Zeiger88 said:

Bernzomatic TS4000 or TS8000 are both great. I have the TS4000 but as @HeavyG said don’t waist your money on map/pro in the yellow bottle it’s about the same as straight propane. 

I disagree to an extent. Get the Map/pro head so the flame won’t go out when inverted. You can still use the regular propane bottles with a map pro head. 

Any of the pressure regulated heads (like the TS series or the BZ4500HS (which is what I use)) will work fine with blue or yellow bottles upright or inverted.

I've never used the head you linked to bit it is also pressure regulated the bottle position shouldn't matter whether blue or yellow bottles.

Zeiger88

HeavyG said:

DoubleEgger said:

Zeiger88 said:

Bernzomatic TS4000 or TS8000 are both great. I have the TS4000 but as @HeavyG said don’t waist your money on map/pro in the yellow bottle it’s about the same as straight propane. 

I disagree to an extent. Get the Map/pro head so the flame won’t go out when inverted. You can still use the regular propane bottles with a map pro head. 

Any of the pressure regulated heads (like the TS series or the BZ4500HS (which is what I use)) will work fine with blue or yellow bottles upright or inverted.

I've never used the head you linked to bit it is also pressure regulated the bottle position shouldn't matter whether blue or yellow bottles.

All that I was saying was that map/pro gas in the yellow bottle isn’t much different then propane in a blue bottle going by temp and time to start the lump. Compared to the old MAPP gas the new map/pro is like propane. But @DoubleEgger as you said the map/pro head so the flame won’t go out when upside down. This is a must for lighting lump. 

mEGG_My_Day

I use the Benzo TS4000 with good results

JMCXL

Thanks for all the feedback 
will have to do some shopping this weekend 

DMW

JMCXL said:

So do people not use these?

I have a similar butane torch I picked up at The Restaurant Store for around $10. I don't use it to light lump, but it has lots of other uses, such as lighting cigars. 

JMCXL

DMW said:

JMCXL said:

So do people not use these?

I have a similar butane torch I picked up at The Restaurant Store for around $10. I don't use it to light lump, but it has lots of other uses, such as lighting cigars. 

DMW said:

JMCXL said:

So do people not use these?

I have a similar butane torch I picked up at The Restaurant Store for around $10. I don't use it to light lump, but it has lots of other uses, such as lighting cigars. 



Thanks fornthe heads up!

Kent8621

i use the jjgeorge grill torch, it works great for me. 

http://www.jjgeorgestore.com/grill-torch-charcoal-starter/

HendersonTRKing

YukonRon

Still using old paper towels soaked in canola oil. Light and go. Old school and slow, but always reliable.
Cheap too.
Did I mention I am cheap?

YEMTrey

Still use firestarter sticks.  More time to drink and prep food.