Bernzomatic 19425 JT850 Self-Igniting 20,000 BTU Outdoor Torch

Uses propane or mapp gas

Integrated trigger-start mechanism produces flame quickly

Outdoor torch usable for up to an hour

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Overall this product has met my expectations. It is well constructed and ergonomically sound. It works quite well at destroying small emerging weeds on bare ground, gravel and in between bricks. For larger weeds I find pulling is still a better option than the torch. The product is less effective when used in or around flammable ground cover or tender vegetation because of the resulting collateral damage.If you are comparing the torch against the ease and effectiveness of chemical weeding products (Ortho Weed be Gone, etc.) you will be disappointed in this product's relative performance. If you are comparing this product to other "organic" weeding methods (pulling, high concentration vinegar, etc) you will be satisfied with the relative performance.

This flame weeder is well designed. It's light & maneuverable, ignites with one click of the button, and a small canister of propane keeps it going for 'hours'. The flame covers a path about 3" wide, so it goes slowly over large areas, and since one's neck gets stiff after awhile, several minutes at a time is long enough. Safety and applicability issues: flame is extremely hot, can singe shoes or start a groundlevel brush fire~~and applicability: works best on small (1" high), newly emerged weeds (wilts/kills with a brief pass of the flame). Established grass clumps laugh at it, though, and re-sprout within days, even if 'cooked' and blackened. Same with deeper rooted plants (dandelions). For weed control on compacted gravel, in cement cracks, etc., it is a godsend. In Spring, needs to be repeated every few days as new weeds emerge, because it won't be so effective once they've developed deeper roots.

Little did I know how much a middle aged guy needs his own flame thrower, but this Bernzomatic JT850 Trigger Start Outdoor Torch fills the bill. Be certain to get the trigger start version to avoid fiddling with matches when there are rampant weeds attacking your patio, driveway, or sidewalk.The tool makes a satisfying roar when you are roasting weeds AND there is no bending over as with an Oriental, odd-shaped hoe-like instrument scraping out the little devils. I haven't tried it on ice yet, but I'm sure it will do a good job. Beware of using it on asphalt or mulch because your next call may be to the fire department.I have already purchased one for my brother-in-law--a difficult person to buy for--and won't he be surprised when he opens it on Christmas morning.My wife says we can use it for browning creme brulee...we'll see.Joseph G. Hagloch

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May 22, 2012 | WINSTON-SALEM, N. C. , March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --. Blue Rhino, the leading brand of propane tank exchange for gas grills, outdoor heaters and other propane appliances, has introduced version 2. "Blue Rhino's Rhino Gauge app can help prevent that, by allowing you to better keep track of the amount of propane in your tank. Just answer a few questions about how you grill and the last time you bought Blue Rhino propane. "Everybody hates running out of gas while grilling," said Chris Hartley, vice president of marketing for Blue Rhino. To keep an eye on their estimated tank fill level, users click "Propane Check. " When the gauge shows "low," it is time to get more propane. Based on the information you provide, the app will predict when you should need gas again. 0 of its iPhone app, Rhino Gauge(TM). It can provide an even better estimate if the user chooses to track every cookout individually. Read more »

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Questions & Answers

Converting a propane heater to natural gas?

Sep 30, 2008 by paul67337

This is for some rental houses. I need to have vented heat in the units, and can not have vent free wall heaters. I found some new vented propane wall heaters on clearance ($50) at a hardware store and want to know how difficult it is to convert them to run on natural gas. I looked around, and figure the 2 main things that need to be replaced are the heater orifice and the regulator. How difficult is this conversion, and how difficult is it to find the parts? A vented natural gas heater is over $500.

Typically on a wall furnace you will need orifices, a gas valve, a burner, and most importantly a new rating plate. This is the manufacturer's OK for the appliance to operate on that fuel.

If they don't offer a conversion kit it's game over! It cannot be legally converted. If you go ahead and alter the appliance and somebody is hurt or property is damaged by it, you will be liable, and insurance companies will not cover you for losses.

You will need to contact the manufacturer to find out two things...Is it convertable, and what parts etc. are needed to do that. If they will provide both of these things, you are away to the races! Install the conversion kit and new rating plate, and you are done.

By the way...Most manufacturers supply the units from the factory set up for NG and provide propane conversion kits. There are very few appliances that can not be converted from propane back to NG. There ARE a few, but not very many!

Can I convert a natural gas heater wall heater into a propane heater?

Feb 05, 2007 by nrianb

I have a wall mount Natural gas heater in one of our apartments we rent. We added electric heat to the apartments and are no longer using the gas heaters. I want to put it in my home as a source of back up heat. We dont have gas in our neighborhood so I would need to use propane and I am wondering If it can be converted to Propane. Thanks.

Go to your propane supplier and they will gladly sell you a differant size gas orfice and pressure regulator or at least recomend where to buy these two items.

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