I sensed he was experiencing that same sort of caveman/fire-loving connection that often draws men to a BBQ. In fact, about 30 seconds into burning the weeds he shouted ‘Hey! I can use this to light the BBQ!’ so my suspicions were correct. This gas stove is cleverly spaced so you’re able to fit large pots and pans on it simultaneously, making it easy to use if you’re one who loves hosting mini dinner parties. Starting at only ₱2,653, this is without a doubt one of the more affordable stoves that doesn’t compromise on looks. In terms of weight, it’s lighter than the Parklands, Tooltronix and URBN GARDEN electric weed burners, so I’d recommend it if you struggle with heavy garden tools. At a guess, I’d say it’s about a quarter of the standard weight of an electric weed burner, even with the gas cannister in place.

While this burner can be used for a range of tasks thanks to the high output, there’s no additional nozzles included that would make it more versatile. It does have a 3 m hose however, that allows you to move around your patio without dragging the gas canister along with you. As mentioned, it’s lightweight enough to use with one hand, so I could use my other hand to keep the cable away. Also, I noted that it was fairly quiet; you could definitely use this for some early-morning weed toasting and not offend the neighbours. These electric weed burners don’t use an open flame which can make them feel safer than using a gas-powered machine. They do still get extremely hot, often reaching temperatures of 600°C or more, so need to be used with care. In terms of maintenance, the instructions indicate that you must keep the ventilation holes clean so it doesn’t overheat. Once the burner was completely cool it was easy to rub them over with a cloth.

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The cable is long, but I still had to use an extension. This was the same with all of the electric weed burners I tested, but at least a longer cable meant I wasn’t so tethered to the extension port. They eliminate the necessity to use chemical weed killers. This is great for a number of reasons. Chemical products aren’t good for the environment and they can also affect more than just weeds. They may damage other plants or kill wildlife. What’s more, they can prove hazardous for pets, so you have to be really careful when using them. They’re lightweight and less effort than other weed-removal methods. Removing weeds by hand with a weeding tool can be time consuming and painful on the knees. Similarly, mixing herbicides can take a while as they need to be prepared properly. By contrast, a weed burner can be used whilst standing and takes very little time to heat up. 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. Choosing the right gas stove can feel like a difficult task. Do you buy something that looks good? Or buy one that works well for you? What about combining both?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. 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. One thing to bear in mind, of course, is to be really careful when using a weed burner; these are some serious temperatures we’re talking about.

Al in all though it’s worth the money. It blasts out some extreme heat and you can use it to light the BBQ or melt frost as well. 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 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.Some of the best weed burners will have two temperature options, offering a low and high temperature. This is more common with electric weed burners than gas-powered ones. It measures 97 x 9 x 8 cm which makes it slightly shorter than the Parklands and URBN GARDEN electric weed burners, but longer than the Green Habitats gas burner.