http://mysite.verizon.net/resekuox/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/torch.gif I found this in a Bed, Bath, & Beyond flyer today. If you wore gloves, which most do anyway, is there any reason that this would not work for lighting fireworks? $20.00 is cheap if it's refillable. Plus, you get those nifty baking pans:lol:
johnny_boomboom
November 29th, 2005, 03:26 PM
I can't see why not... to produces a sustainable flame... it should work fine
JustADad
November 29th, 2005, 04:30 PM
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I use this one, Solder-It Pro-Torch 220 Butane Torch. It is better than the cheaper "consumer kitchen torches" like the one you showed, but it is also about $50. These are the ones used by professional chefs in restaurant kitchens, also you can solder etc... with them. They work great, and this one has instant on/instant off, and has up to two hours of burn time on a single fill. I am pretty sure there are others here that used this model or similar.
leeca
November 29th, 2005, 04:45 PM
The True Pyros tool of choice..http://www.my-smileys.de/smileys3/d-lol.gif I got mine for $39.95 @ Lowes
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=88427-000000717-TS4000MZ&lpage=none
Xikar
November 29th, 2005, 04:54 PM
Mapp gas rules...Thats what i use
KidWithFireworks
November 29th, 2005, 04:59 PM
Ya, but here is something eve more powerful:lol: 120118
(But if you actually want to light the firework use that)
leeca
November 29th, 2005, 05:03 PM
Ya, but here is something eve more powerful:lol: 120118
What that little thing I can light every firework south of LA to Mexico all at once with these babies.:D
KidWithFireworks
November 29th, 2005, 05:04 PM
Oh yeah, that one time you did I got a pic and used as my old avatar. And my buddy takes awhile but he'll get em lit122
Don F
November 29th, 2005, 05:20 PM
Thats a nice fountain there whats its name??
ok a tip on lighting if your using a self lighting torch.
Do it from the side os the fuse end . lighting inline with the fuse can cause the fuse to spit slag into the torch head corroding the ingitor . Much like fouling a sparkplug in a car . once the ignitor is carboned up (only takes one fuse ) it wont light .
Bill Corbett
November 29th, 2005, 06:30 PM
What Don just said is 100% correct.
A while back I bought 2 new small mini torches at WW Grainger at a discount price because they were discontinued. I used each one about 6 or 7 times & that was it, they would not light anymore. I e mailed the factory and told them exactly what happened so they sent me 2 of the new style units for free. Well I ruined one after 6 or 7 lights.
Like most everyone has said the MAAP or propane plumbers torch are the best.
SoonerKid
November 29th, 2005, 06:38 PM
MAAP or propane plumbers torch are the best
Like graybeard said on another post just don't set them on the ground when theres allot of "DEW" it can cause the igniters in the torch not to function properly.
wrtiii
December 9th, 2005, 07:15 PM
I have a Bernzomatic torch like the one shown (in fact I have 3) and although it is great, I find it to be sensitive to dampness. Since I am using it right after dark when there is often dew, I keep a backup torch in my kit. (I also sometimes take the torch head off and put it on my dashboard with the heat up and defroster on to get it dry and warm before the show).
My backup torch is a Bernzomatic ST1100T available at Amazon for under $30. It's pocketable, runs on butane, burns for an hour on one refill, and seems totally insensitive to moisture. It has a child safety feature which changes it from one-hand to two-hand operation unless you defeat it by wrapping a piece of wire around the stem after you pull the button out.