Torch

JMCXL · May 2018

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 · May 2018

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 · May 2018

JMCXL · May 2018

So do people not use these?

Teefus · May 2018

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 · May 2018

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

Zeiger88 · May 2018

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 · May 2018

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 · May 2018

This is another choice

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

HeavyG · May 2018

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 · May 2018

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 · May 2018

I use the Benzo TS4000 with good results

JMCXL · May 2018

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

DMW · May 2018

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 · May 2018

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!