Hey gang,
I’ve reached my end of wrestling with those cheap disposable plastic torch lighters. They don’t last, don’t work in the wind, and don’t have enough fire-power.
I’m looking for suggestions on a good fire starter torch that works well and won’t break the bank.
Anyone?
Thanks in advance.
JD
Scotch: Current favorite- The Arran (anything by them), Glenmorangie 12yr Lasanta, sherry cask finished. The Balvenie Double Wood, also like Oban 18yr, and The Glenlivet Nadurra (Oloroso sherry cask finished) among others. Neat please.
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Location: Farwell, Michigan - near Clare (dead center of lower peninsula).
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Healthcare- Licensed & Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at MyMichigan Health, a University of Michigan Health System.
I like the rechargeable zapper ones myself, windproof and dry off easy if they get wet. If I understand your use of the word lighter and torch...maybe I'm missing what you[re asking about.
Retired, living in Western Mass. Enjoy music, cooking and my family.
Current cookers Weber Spirit 3 burner with a full insert griddle added. A 22" Kettle with vortex, SnS and a Smokey Joe. The most recent addition is a Pit Barrel Jr with bird hanger, 4 hooks and cover. ThermoWorks Smoke 2 probe, DOT, 2 ThermoPops and a Thermapen MK4. A Thermoworks RFX Gateway 2 probe meat thermometer.
I use a 500k btu propane weed burner for starting wood or charcoal. Mine was around $40 on Amazon and connects to a 20lb propane tank. Rip roaring fire in no time!
My model is no longer available, but it’s similar to THIS.
I've had some of the smaller propane burners suggested above and they work well unless you're trying to start a larger fire quickly. I bought one of these as an upgrade and find its generally a better solution to a number of jobs. Find them all over Amazon.
John "JR"
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Benzomatic TS 40000 or TS 80000. One hack that I discovered this summer was attaching a 15 lb tank to the torch and using an extended hose. This is awesome. I can leave it out by my Kamados and then I always have a torch handy. And that tank lasts FOREVER. These torches are much more efficient than many of those pistol-style or weed burner torches.
Yes it is. It runs hotter so the exterior char happens faster than with other gases so with care less overcooking of internal meat. Also a little better combustion so less aftertaste of any gas on the meat. (Source: John, one of my old sprinkler fitters.He was a chef but sprinkler fitting paid a lot more)
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