Amazon links for various products used in the video for both USA and Canada: USA Large propane torch: amzn.to/3jnAx1V Small propane torch: amzn.to/2Lu4JvK Flint striker: amzn.to/3a01GoF Canada Large propane torch: amzn.to/3ruKa1G Small propane torch: amzn.to/3jnkFMV Flint striker: amzn.to/3cMps98
I’m doing yard work for a lady this weekend and she has a weed torch for a gravel area and I’ve never used one so thank you for having this video. Btw killer kicks bud! 😉
I use these flame torches for weed control around my pool patio and driveway pavers. For areas where an open flame isn't a viable option, I use 30 percent vinegar and dish soap. Works great. Thank you for the video !
So you use 30% vinegar do you put it in a 1 gallon spray pump? how much of the vinegar do you put in the spray pump, how much soap do you use and do you add water?
I have large areas of creeping bell flower intermingled with my lawn grass. Anyone who is familiar with the weed can attest to how ridiculously resilient it is. The root systems go deep and spread far. Would this method be effective on wiping it out for good?
What about using on black soil? I have a garden area on a hill where I can't use mulch to suppress the weeds. Do you think there a risk to soil catching on fire?
I just bought a propane torch, and I'm wondering what fitting do I need to connect the hose to the propane tank. I thought I would just had to connect the hose to the tank but it doesn't fit. What size do I need or how do I find it at the store? Thanks
Seeds are quite resistant to heat and there are thousands of them on and in the ground already, this is the hardest part about weed control… there isn’t really a sure way to destroy the seeds, especially when the wind blows them from somewhere else!
Is this legal to use on homes inside town? I sow them use this while visiting a secluded town population around 10,000 Yet now I live in a place around 70,000 population with no burning debrey laws. Wonder if this could be a exception?
I can smell propane coming out of the the hose connection to the torch. I rubbed dawn dish soap around the connection and see some bubbles. Is that normal or is it dangerous to use?
Blue Is much hotter. It has more oxygen and therefore doesn't put off a dancing yellow flame but more of a rocket engine style conical flame. This happens when you either pump up the propane flow and/or open up the baffles. In this case the baffles are welded so I believe you would achieve a blue flame by turning the flesh control knob to a higher setting Edit: FLAME. Not flesh!
The check valve is only activating because you have no regulator between the tank and the torch You should have a high pressure regulator 0.5 - 4 bar it is a safety priority. For your information : The regulator controls the gas flow from the tank's valve to the torch. It also acts a barrier between the torch and the high pressure of the tank. Without the regulator or with an improperly functioning regulator the gas tank and torch are serious safety hazards.
OMG!!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENT!!!! I am not a regular propane tank user but am smart enough to ask questions. I could not find a logical answer to my question "do I need a regulator for my weed burner". From your reply it sounds as thiugh I should ALWAYS use a regulator when using a "big" tank. Thanks again!! Taking two minutes to share your wisdom is much appreciated!! ✌
Be prepared to burn propane like water. A full tank of propane that you use for your grill will last about an hour. Makes me rethink using chemicals more affordable
I torch weeds at my beach house where I have large areas covered with gravel. It is a little scary at first, but with common sense and focus on safety, you should not have a problem. I do not go near any combustible structures as a precaution.
Amazon links for various products used in the video for both USA and Canada:
USA
Large propane torch: amzn.to/3jnAx1V
Small propane torch: amzn.to/2Lu4JvK
Flint striker: amzn.to/3a01GoF
Canada
Large propane torch: amzn.to/3ruKa1G
Small propane torch: amzn.to/3jnkFMV
Flint striker: amzn.to/3cMps98
I’m doing yard work for a lady this weekend and she has a weed torch for a gravel area and I’ve never used one so thank you for having this video. Btw killer kicks bud! 😉
No problem, happy to help!
Thank you for presenting the use of a weed burner and its safety tips so well. I am less hesitant to try this now that I have watched your video.
You're very welcome!
Very informative well put, love the step by step.
Most informative and helpful of all the many videos on this topic that I’ve watched.... now I’m done and go do the weed killing. Thanks so much!
I use these flame torches for weed control around my pool patio and driveway pavers. For areas where an open flame isn't a viable option, I use 30 percent vinegar and dish soap. Works great. Thank you for the video !
So you use 30% vinegar do you put it in a 1 gallon spray pump?
how much of the vinegar do you put in the spray pump, how much soap do you use and do you add water?
@@johnnixon6545 I pretty much use it straight with just a quick squeeze of dish soap. Weeds do not like it!
@@ranger2316 Awesome sir thank you for that
Thank. Good cadence and info. I had little propane tanks I should have kept instead of selling at yard sale 🤦♂️
Thank you for being very detailed in your presentation
Glad it was helpful and thank you!
Great helpful video!
Met guy had one. Looked cool. Bought one and thought better see how to use it. Thanks
Excellent video thank you
Thanks man I needed this
Very helpful thank you
Great vid, thanks!
Very helpful, thank you.
You're welcome!
Thank yo so much for this!
Good video thumbs up!
Thank you!
Love this video but could you do one on weeds 2ft tall with this method or is this not a viable option new to gardening and have a jungle to tame lol.
I have large areas of creeping bell flower intermingled with my lawn grass. Anyone who is familiar with the weed can attest to how ridiculously resilient it is. The root systems go deep and spread far. Would this method be effective on wiping it out for good?
For spot burning, what us the equipment i need to get?
What about using on black soil? I have a garden area on a hill where I can't use mulch to suppress the weeds. Do you think there a risk to soil catching on fire?
I just bought a propane torch, and I'm wondering what fitting do I need to connect the hose to the propane tank. I thought I would just had to connect the hose to the tank but it doesn't fit. What size do I need or how do I find it at the store? Thanks
Good ol’ ecksetera. I love my torch.i dig out lawn weeds but I’m too old to tame wild areas. I have a big yard. It’s too good to waste growing weeds.
Great video, but I'm afraid the weeds at my house need something more like the XL18.
my experience is you really need to burn weeds dry or they’ll be back in 2 weeks.
Seeds are quite resistant to heat and there are thousands of them on and in the ground already, this is the hardest part about weed control… there isn’t really a sure way to destroy the seeds, especially when the wind blows them from somewhere else!
Thanks for the content.
Keep up the good work.
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Thank you!
Thx!
Is this legal to use on homes inside town? I sow them use this while visiting a secluded town population around 10,000
Yet now I live in a place around 70,000 population with no burning debrey laws. Wonder if this could be a exception?
I can smell propane coming out of the the hose connection to the torch. I rubbed dawn dish soap around the connection and see some bubbles. Is that normal or is it dangerous to use?
How do you burn weeds that are next to exposed roots of plants/trees that you want
Weeds along structures (garage, home, deck, etc), any extra precautions?
Spray the structure down with water and I would recommend also using a steel barrier, just move it along as you're weed burning.
Regarding spot burning, which flame setting is more efficient: a blue (hotter) or yellow (cooler) flame?
Blue Is much hotter. It has more oxygen and therefore doesn't put off a dancing yellow flame but more of a rocket engine style conical flame. This happens when you either pump up the propane flow and/or open up the baffles. In this case the baffles are welded so I believe you would achieve a blue flame by turning the flesh control knob to a higher setting
Edit: FLAME. Not flesh!
The check valve is only activating because you have no regulator between the tank and the torch You should have a high pressure regulator 0.5 - 4 bar it is a safety priority. For your information : The regulator controls the gas flow from the tank's valve to the torch. It also acts a barrier between the torch and the high pressure of the tank. Without the regulator or with an improperly functioning regulator the gas tank and torch are serious safety hazards.
OMG!!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENT!!!! I am not a regular propane tank user but am smart enough to ask questions. I could not find a logical answer to my question "do I need a regulator for my weed burner".
From your reply it sounds as thiugh I should ALWAYS use a regulator when using a "big" tank.
Thanks again!! Taking two minutes to share your wisdom is much appreciated!!
✌
Weeds that have come up through mulch?? Any suggestions?
Double layer of weed mat with more mulch ontop. A very thick layer.
no wrench needed. hand tight is good
Never mind the pipe too much.
Also under your car and caravan!!
For that large area you were clearing you'd be better off just throwing out rock salt.
Keeps areas vegetation free longer as nothing will grow.
It’s bad for the environment and ground water, that’s what weed burning tries to eliminate.
You’ll never grow anything in that area again.
Be prepared to burn propane like water. A full tank of propane that you use for your grill will last about an hour. Makes me rethink using chemicals more affordable
It burns less than you think it does.
I torch weeds at my beach house where I have large areas covered with gravel. It is a little scary at first, but with common sense and focus on safety, you should not have a problem. I do not go near any combustible structures as a precaution.