Bad taste with blow torch!

Unknown

I sometimes use a MAPP torch to light my lump. I swear I detect an aftertaste. I know they add artificial odor to that MAPP gas for safety. I think that's what I'm tasting. Anybody else know what I'm talking about?

Fidel

Nope. I doubt you're tasting anything from the MAPP.

Are you letting the lump burn clean before adding the food? I use MAPP all the time and it is a very clean method to start the egg.

Unknown

What do you mean "burn clean"?

thirdeye

I vote no on the after-taste, especially if you still have a cylinder of MAPP. Since MAPP was discontinued, all of the yellow cylinders now sold are MAP-Pro, which does contain propylene (propylene does have a smell indicator).

I have some of each type and use it for my metalworking as well as starting the cookers from time to time. Both burn so hot I can't believe any noticeable traces remain.

Hoss

let the lump burn for 15-20 minites to release any vocs.Nice try STOKER!

Panhandle Smoker

What Fidel and Thirdeye said. If the bad smoke has not cleared it will pick up that bad taste. If the smoke smells bad it's not ready. I also use a MAPP torch and I never have had a problem with bad taste.

Marauder777

If you're absolutely convinced the taste is coming from the torch, get yourself a heat-gun from the paint department of your local hardware store.

Works like a charm.

The Naked Whiz

"Burn Clean" means to let the fire get established and stable at the temperature you want to cook at, and that most of the smoke from the charcoal has stopped. Charcoal can give off some strong smoke as it is starting.