I'm sorry... I'll admit it.... I was wrong.

texaswig · February 2017

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.

bhedges1987 · February 2017

Until it explodes and you lose your hand or face

Killit_and_Grillit · February 2017

Deny. Deflect. Make counter accusations.

RRP · February 2017

"Mapp torch for sous vide?" Care to expand on that one?

Smokin_Trout · February 2017

bhedges1987 said:

Until it explodes and you lose your hand or face

Please explain

DoubleEgger · February 2017

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.

Welcome to the club

bgebrent · February 2017

It's a game changer. I'm a relatively recent convert.

texaswig · February 2017

@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.

RRP · February 2017

texaswig said:

@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.

Indoors?

NPHuskerFL · February 2017

Smokin_Trout said:

bhedges1987 said:

Until it explodes and you lose your hand or face

Please explain

Mickey · February 2017

Now one step more. This vs this:

I only use the Mapp for the Mini. All the rest gets the weed burner.

Jeremiah · February 2017

NPHuskerFL said:

Smokin_Trout said:

bhedges1987 said:

Until it explodes and you lose your hand or face

Please explain

That dude must be using some gooooooood lump!

"Loose your hand..." bahahaaaha

Hotch · February 2017

What took you so long?

lousubcap · February 2017

What's the hurry??

Vetereggnarian · February 2017

I used the standard torch tip for 7 years, just got this thing and love it:

https://bbqguru.com/storenav?CategoryId=9&ProductId=200

bgebrent · February 2017

lousubcap said:

What's the hurry??

Says a retired brother

Carolina Q · February 2017

NPHuskerFL said:

Smokin_Trout said:

bhedges1987 said:

Until it explodes and you lose your hand or face

Please explain

@fishlessman stopped using a torch years ago. After one caught fire or blew up or something. As I recall, it was a good thing he was outside by his lake.

Canugghead · February 2017

RRP said:

texaswig said:

@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.

Indoors?

Plumbers use propane or mapp indoors, no?

lousubcap · February 2017

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.

SmokeyPitt · February 2017

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.

johnkitchens · February 2017

I made the switch myself a year or so ago. I will never go back.

rockymountaineggster · February 2017

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.

texaswig · February 2017

@RRP yep your only looking at about 30 seconds or so. No fumes or stink.

fishlessman · February 2017

Carolina Q said:

NPHuskerFL said:

Smokin_Trout said:

bhedges1987 said:

Until it explodes and you lose your hand or face

Please explain

@fishlessman stopped using a torch years ago. After one caught fire or blew up or something. As I recall, it was a good thing he was outside by his lake.

ive had two mapp torch heads catch on fire, they are really not made to hold upside down for any extended time. there looks to be either rubber or plastic seals in the head where the flame adjusts and mine melted out. i just tossed them over the bank into the lake

six_egg · February 2017

I will have to stick with my Looflighter. But I do have electric close enough.

pgprescott · February 2017

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....

setdahook · February 2017

With everyone starting their eggs so quickly how do you even get a few drinks in?

HeavyG · February 2017

setdahook said:

With everyone starting their eggs so quickly how do you even get a few drinks in?

Drinks? Real men do shots.

pgprescott · February 2017

HeavyG said:

setdahook said:

With everyone starting their eggs so quickly how do you even get a few drinks in?

Drinks? Real men do shots.

Real men in their 20's maybe! My head is pounding just reminiscing.

bhedges1987 · February 2017

Jeremiah said:

NPHuskerFL said:

Smokin_Trout said:

bhedges1987 said:

Until it explodes and you lose your hand or face

Please explain

That dude must be using some gooooooood lump!

"Loose your hand..." bahahaaaha

The funny part is you actually thinking I was serious....

Skiddymarker · February 2017

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.

I'm sorry... I'll admit it.... I was wrong.

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