Gas Blowtorch Garden Weed Burner

Product Information

The power cord is naturally a minor concern as it is a tripping hazard. Plus, I am totally confused by the ‘cable safety hook’ which is a plastic hook on the handle that you’re supposed to wrap the cord into. I can’t understand how to do it, and the instructions don’t mention it either.

I did also notice that there was quite lot of dark discolouration in the nozzle end after I’d used it.SAFE & SECURE - Eliminates the need for toxic chemicals or gas, the electric weed burner works through electricity without the need for gas combining safety and a powerful weed burner for efficient use. Gas weed burners are also great if you want a really light tool . From my experience, they’re more than half as heavy as other burners.

When it comes to burning weeds, the process is very straight forward. There’s a button to select the temperature, and after pressing you simply hover the burner 5 cm above the offending weed for 5 seconds. The long power cable is good as well, but the burner was let down by the weed-burning nozzle welding itself to the pole.

Tips & Life-Hacks For Using Weed Burners

Yes, they definitely do, take a look at the before and after photos below of some burning I did to see that for yourself. Even if you don’t fully burn the weed to ash, the heat from the burner can be enough to kill the cells inside of the weed, leading to eventual death. Horsetail after it has been burnt with a weed burner The same horsetail after a few days So, which weed burner to buy? Other applications aside from weed burning listed in the instructions include paint removal, soldering terminals, drying adhesives, defrosting icy steps and disinfection. These would all be done with the same nozzle. This guide will tell you about the 5 TOP best weed burners, their types, and distinctive features. Look at a comparative chart to decide which is right for you. Find beneficial tips on how to use these devices as well as answers to the most common questions of customers. The instruction book does not say what the spade-shaped and flat nozzles are for, but there’s a picture of the flat nozzle being used to strip paint. A more detailed description of how to use each nozzle would be beneficial, as it’s left slightly to guesswork. Whilst you can hold it in place for a longer time, the instruction leaflet admits that killing leafy weeds may take several “burnings” at 1- 2 week intervals. I appreciate this honesty as I think it’s the same for many electric burners, they just don’t tell you.

The ventilation holes in the weed burning nozzle and the BBQ lighter nozzle should be cleaned regularly (when it’s cool!) to prevent dirt built up and a meltdown of the device. The nozzles were easy to clean with a soft cloth. The ToolTronix Electric Weed Burner is slightly smaller and lighter than other models. It’s a good-looking piece of kit, especially if you like Kawasaki green, and pretty powerful to boot. Let’s see why it’s earned a place on this best weed burner list: As well as variable temperature settings, electric weed burners can be adjustable in other ways. Nozzles The ToolTronix electric weed burner clearly affected the health of the weeds, but didn’t get rid of them completely. I feel that at least one more round of burning would be required to fully get rid of them.

Testing & Customers Reviews

Other than the confusing hook, there’s just a small clip for the cable on the extension pole which moves up and down. Overall, I feel there should be more to keep the cable safe – it wouldn’t be difficult to burn through by accident. This is one of the best electric weed burners for completing a variety of jobs thanks to its nozzle attachments. It offers a lot of versatility and can be put to use in several different ways. The high temperature setting is the one used to really do damage against weeds. The higher the temperature of your weed burner, the more effective it will be. With this in mind, I’d still say it’sa little overpriced for what youget. There are options that offer better value, although the lightness may appeal to some people.

Now you are wondering which exact weed burner to buy, I have made the complete buying guide and tested lots of different burners to find the best weed burner! How to remove weeds with a weed burner Steps There are two different types of weed burners. The different types are labeled according to how they are fueled. Avoid deflecting the heat towards any plants you want to save. Most weed burners come with a shroud that helps you “Aim” the heat.There’s plenty of casing around the machine which makes it feel good quality and relatively safe. However, it is heavier than other models and you do have to use both hands to steady it above weeds for even a short time. Therefore it can get tiring. It’s also easy to change from electric weed burner to heat gun. You just have to remove the pole and twist the body head (it only goes in one direction so you can’t it get it wrong). Then you can attach whichever nozzle you want to use. You’ll need plenty of wrist strength to hover this in place. I needed to support the extension pole with my other hand. Even so, it’s well balanced and ergonomically designed, and I think the safety clips for the cable increase its value further.