new firestarter

Is it rated for MAPP gas?

You will love it. Almost instant glowing coals.

Edit: Double post I got an IE "your page has expired warrning" when I refereshed double post. Since I can't figure how to delete I will leave this.

I've been using this torch for over a year and love it. My propane tank was around half full when I got the torch and it still has a little left in it, not much though I'm sure. I blast the coals for about 10 seconds with the torch then shut off the valve at the propane tank and let the gas burn off to start the coals. I never use the "turbo" lever as it's just too much.

"Kid, you'll shoot your eye out!" LOL, seriously wear eye protection. -RP

Very cool.

Can you keep us posted as to how it works??

Thanks,
Greg

Traditionally the third weekend in Oct. Can't speak for the mothership though. Rental cars are way cheap for weekends but thanks for the offer. -RP

You've probably already found out.... Don't use the trigger, unless you're melting ice, or killing weeds. You'll get plenty of flame with just the round knob. I've got mine for about 2 years now, and still on the orig 20 lbs of propane. Wouldn't want to be without it.

FlaPoolman wrote:

Thanks Ed but I'm known more as tim the toolman than as Pat the poolman. think my wife has legitamate concerns as to the damage I may cause with a new toy. :cheer:
but my neighbors (more than 2 doors) still like me.

I do get sparks occasionally so I too would recommend eye protection. This thing is pretty tame compared to some of the things we have in the shop so although I show a healthy respect for it I am not intimidated by it.