Second, you need to be aware that weed burners can damage your lawn if not used properly. Be sure to only use the weed burner on areas that are infested with weeds. Avoid using it on areas of your lawn that are healthy. Apart from that, they are worse in every way. They are not as powerful, they are more expensive and you are also tethered by a power cord, making them harder to use. If you want my advice, buy gas. But then this brings its own question, which gas burner to buy? There are so many choices and styles of weed burner, how do you know which to buy? Do you want an electric or gas burner?

Some popular high-BTU weed burners include the Red Dragon VT 1-32C 25,000 BTU Mini Weed Dragon Torch and the Flame King YSN340K Auto Ignition Propane Torch. Do high BTU weed burners kill weeds more effectively? They work by heating water in weed cells so they burst. This means burnt weeds will die over a few days. This calls for an application of heat for around 5 seconds depending on your weed burner’s capability. Most people in the UK will initially try some form of weed killer and some of those can work. Weed killers can be an issue though if you have kids or pets around the home. There is also the time that you have to wait for those to work, and they may take several applications. The mechanism for automatic ignition: Capable of operating without external power. Simply attach tiny propane or MAPP gas cylinder tank (not included) to the end;

How to safely use a weed burner

Set the temperature. Large mature weeds need a harsher blast of heat, but small tender weeds only need a light touch. Going overboard and torching small weeds with intense heat just leads to lawn or driveway paving scorch marks. Most weeds need a second or third burn before they give up the ghost, but as weed burning is a little addictive this isn’t usually a problem! Keep Safe As far as I am aware there are no cordless battery-powered weed burners available. High heat elements and battery power don’t work well together.

There are a few things you should avoid doing with a weed burner. Do not use it near flammable materials, such as gasoline or propane tanks. Do not use it near children or pets, and be sure to keep the tool away from your face and body when using it. Conclusion

FAQ

I’d recommend keeping small children and pets away too as the end of a weed burner gets extremely hot – 650 degrees for electric and 1300 degrees for gas versions. Wear gloves just in case. When’s Best To Use A Weed Burner?