Torch lighter?

[Mosca]

This thing. Anyone use it? I currently use one of those electric loop things, or those squares that were mentioned a few weeks ago.

[Polarbear777]

I had one. It was pretty fussy starting so I don’t use it.

I liked the idea of it standing up but it didn’t work well for me. I went back to starter cubes or a big manual torch deii on ending in what I’m starting.

[LA Pork Butt]

I use one when I am in a hurry, but I have seen Oklahoma Joe’s version, and it looks like it will work better, since it casts a wider flame.

[WillTravelForFood]

Does anyone really need a dedicated torch like that vs a handheld torch like you see in professional kitchen dessert stations like this one? Sure, it's not a powerful as The Big Dedicated Torch, but will it do what you need?

[Attjack]

Use those and a few other solutions.

[Bad Hat BBQ]

I have a simple version and love it...search Propane Torch Gun on Amazon ~29 Bucks

[rlozinak]

I use a chimney with a wad of paper

[HawkerXP]

+1

[Mosca]

Ok, got it.

It came up in an email ad. My thinking was 1) easier lighting for the BGE and 2) lighting the snakehead in the S&S for a kettle cook.

But, I use a Performer with gas assist, I can just fill the S&S and move the snakehead over the gas burner. And I’ve been using my BGE for 12 years, it always seems to light right up using an electric loop. The loop is effective, but cumbersome, and I’ve burned myself on it once or twice.

Im going to pass, I just don’t think my need is that great. Thanks.

[WillTravelForFood]

If you've burned yourself just with the loop, imagine the safety protocols you'd have to go through with that torch.

[BBQPhil]

I just purchased the JJ George propane torch designed for BBQ ing from Amazon for about $38 w/o the propane. I like the company's other products, especially their BGE tables, and have had my eye on this for quite a while. I tried it last night and it was somewhat disappointing. It's easy to operate and puts out a strong flame, but it took at least a minute of steady heating to get the lumps hot enough so they don't fizzle out after removing the torch. And during all that time it's using what seems like quite a bit of gas. The unit that JJG sells screws onto a propane tank that I purchased seperately for $7. It appears to be cheaply made with inexpensively plated steel fittings rather than brass. I decided to return it and go back to my chimney starters and Weber starter cubes. I think they do a better job than the propane torch.

[realdocBBQ]

I've got a big one, I think at Harbor Freight they sell it as a 'weed burner'.

Works great to start coals, but also works great to sear things!!

[Hulagn1971]

I have the same one from Harbor Freight. It puts out some serious flame!

[FireMan]

Oh great! In our huge metropolis of Fond du Lac, there is a Harbor Freight about to open. Since we do have a little tiny harbor & we loves some freight I guess that qualifies us.

[SmokeyGator]

I use a Benzomatic torch head. Works fine for all my torch needs, which is mostly lighting charcoal and once every decade or so soldering copper pipe.

[Attjack]

I have a Benzomatic and you can't go wrong with it. I use it in the outdoor kitchen including for searing stuff.



I've had this since 2019 and use it to light Weber starter cubes. It's not super powerful but you just pull the trigger which is nice.



I also have a couple of these. They are very convenient. I buy the butane by the case. I keep one in my indoor kitchen and one in the outdoor kitchen at the cabin.




On sale of $10 right now which is what I paid: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought this one in 2016 and it lasted for years but has since died.

[Murdy]

Beat me to it Attjack -- my device, also used to light starters in my grill, smoker, or wood burner:

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