The propane weed burner

[Topspinmo]

Got me weed burner from Temu see how it does? If it works good I won’t have to buy roundup. I don’t have grass.

Temu (https://www.temu.com/propane-torch--burner-50-000-btu-stainless-steel-nozzle-flame-control-valve-ergonomic-anti-slip-handle-suitable-for-grilling-campfires-and-fireplaces-g-601099615521389.html?_oak_mp_inf=EO2Uu8im1ogBGiBlZ jJhMzIwMGE1OWM0YzAxOTAyMTUzNmVhZjI5OGVjMiDOh6PxmTI %3D&top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fprod uct%2Ffancy%2F68263f9b-f540-4620-a452-440751006c2b.jpg&spec_gallery_id=2251989295&refer_page_sn=10032&refer_source=0&freesia_scene=2&_oak_freesia_scene=2&_oak_rec_ext_1=MjkwNg&_oak_gallery_order=1908179454%2C545308031%2C120423 2619%2C2032485694%2C299170244&search_key=propane%20torch%20weed%20burner&refer_page_el_sn=200049&_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ads_sub_channel=feed&_x_ns_prz_type=-1&_x_ns_sku_id=17592539754927&_x_ns_gid=601099602293830&_x_ads_channel=google&_x_ns_lan=en&_x_gmc_account=5342609031&_x_login_type=Google&_x_bg_adid=gd3642701-1&_x_ads_account=9813369745&_x_ads_set=21292870058&_x_ads_id=165637887118&_x_ads_creative_id=705727080228&_x_ns_source=d&_x_ns_gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_9uy3ZyaiAMVjhOzAB23bgOaEA EYASAEEgIsCPD_BwE&_x_ns_placement=www.talkofthevillages.com&_x_ns_match_type=&_x_ns_ad_position=&_x_ns_product_id=&_x_ns_target=&_x_ns_devicemodel=&_x_ns_wbraid=CjoKCAjwlbu2BhBxEioANWefgAGSOiFFg12Mq IsEvOhF7jYB9SjTzfJCkHQ7bh52GgITNBntD90aAv3N&_x_ns_gbraid=0AAAAAo4mICHaxTsLq2JSQTyujWFMqgyWL&_x_ns_targetid=&_x_sessn_id=n3l5d07s7e&refer_page_name=goods&refer_page_id=10032_1724935435535_fxg2x6wy2s)


Walmart has propane 1 pound bottles 2 for 9. 99. I also plan on trying to refill bottles from my 20 pound tank? (Yes I have adapter hose with gauge)See how that goes. I weighed bottle they weigh 30 Oz so I know how much to fill in. If that don’t work may get refillable container or just buy bottle’s depending on how long they last?

Not for novice if you torch any plastic or rubber like popups if may damage them, it will also melt exposed black mat ground cover if hover torch it over long enough.

[LeRoySmith]

Got me weed burner from Temu see how it does? If it works good I won’t have to buy roundup. I don’t have grass.

Temu (https://www.temu.com/propane-torch--burner-50-000-btu-stainless-steel-nozzle-flame-control-valve-ergonomic-anti-slip-handle-suitable-for-grilling-campfires-and-fireplaces-g-601099615521389.html?_oak_mp_inf=EO2Uu8im1ogBGiBlZ jJhMzIwMGE1OWM0YzAxOTAyMTUzNmVhZjI5OGVjMiDOh6PxmTI %3D&top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fprod uct%2Ffancy%2F68263f9b-f540-4620-a452-440751006c2b.jpg&spec_gallery_id=2251989295&refer_page_sn=10032&refer_source=0&freesia_scene=2&_oak_freesia_scene=2&_oak_rec_ext_1=MjkwNg&_oak_gallery_order=1908179454%2C545308031%2C120423 2619%2C2032485694%2C299170244&search_key=propane%20torch%20weed%20burner&refer_page_el_sn=200049&_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ads_sub_channel=feed&_x_ns_prz_type=-1&_x_ns_sku_id=17592539754927&_x_ns_gid=601099602293830&_x_ads_channel=google&_x_ns_lan=en&_x_gmc_account=5342609031&_x_login_type=Google&_x_bg_adid=gd3642701-1&_x_ads_account=9813369745&_x_ads_set=21292870058&_x_ads_id=165637887118&_x_ads_creative_id=705727080228&_x_ns_source=d&_x_ns_gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_9uy3ZyaiAMVjhOzAB23bgOaEA EYASAEEgIsCPD_BwE&_x_ns_placement=www.talkofthevillages.com&_x_ns_match_type=&_x_ns_ad_position=&_x_ns_product_id=&_x_ns_target=&_x_ns_devicemodel=&_x_ns_wbraid=CjoKCAjwlbu2BhBxEioANWefgAGSOiFFg12Mq IsEvOhF7jYB9SjTzfJCkHQ7bh52GgITNBntD90aAv3N&_x_ns_gbraid=0AAAAAo4mICHaxTsLq2JSQTyujWFMqgyWL&_x_ns_targetid=&_x_sessn_id=n3l5d07s7e&refer_page_name=goods&refer_page_id=10032_1724935435535_fxg2x6wy2s)


Walmart has propane 1 pound bottles 2 for 9. 99. I also plan on trying to refill bottles from my 20 pound tank? (Yes I have adapter hose with gauge)See how that goes. I weighed bottle they weigh 30 Oz so I know how much to fill in. If that don’t work may get refillable container or just buy bottle’s depending on how long they last?

Not for novice if you torch any plastic or rubber like popups if may damage them, it will also melt exposed black mat ground cover if hover torch it over long enough.

I've been using one for about 2 months and I'm not totally sold yet

[villagetinker]

IMHO, I refuse to buy anything from TEMU and I believe you are exposing yourself to a potentially dangerous situation. Are all of the components certified for the intended use? I have no experience refilling the smaller cylinders, and as I recall these were typically labeled "Do not refill".
I wish you good luck and I hope you have great insurance.

[fdpaq0580]

Got me weed burner from Temu see how it does? If it works good I won’t have to buy roundup. I don’t have grass.

Temu (https://www.temu.com/propane-torch--burner-50-000-btu-stainless-steel-nozzle-flame-control-valve-ergonomic-anti-slip-handle-suitable-for-grilling-campfires-and-fireplaces-g-601099615521389.html?_oak_mp_inf=EO2Uu8im1ogBGiBlZ jJhMzIwMGE1OWM0YzAxOTAyMTUzNmVhZjI5OGVjMiDOh6PxmTI %3D&top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fprod uct%2Ffancy%2F68263f9b-f540-4620-a452-440751006c2b.jpg&spec_gallery_id=2251989295&refer_page_sn=10032&refer_source=0&freesia_scene=2&_oak_freesia_scene=2&_oak_rec_ext_1=MjkwNg&_oak_gallery_order=1908179454%2C545308031%2C120423 2619%2C2032485694%2C299170244&search_key=propane%20torch%20weed%20burner&refer_page_el_sn=200049&_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ads_sub_channel=feed&_x_ns_prz_type=-1&_x_ns_sku_id=17592539754927&_x_ns_gid=601099602293830&_x_ads_channel=google&_x_ns_lan=en&_x_gmc_account=5342609031&_x_login_type=Google&_x_bg_adid=gd3642701-1&_x_ads_account=9813369745&_x_ads_set=21292870058&_x_ads_id=165637887118&_x_ads_creative_id=705727080228&_x_ns_source=d&_x_ns_gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_9uy3ZyaiAMVjhOzAB23bgOaEA EYASAEEgIsCPD_BwE&_x_ns_placement=www.talkofthevillages.com&_x_ns_match_type=&_x_ns_ad_position=&_x_ns_product_id=&_x_ns_target=&_x_ns_devicemodel=&_x_ns_wbraid=CjoKCAjwlbu2BhBxEioANWefgAGSOiFFg12Mq IsEvOhF7jYB9SjTzfJCkHQ7bh52GgITNBntD90aAv3N&_x_ns_gbraid=0AAAAAo4mICHaxTsLq2JSQTyujWFMqgyWL&_x_ns_targetid=&_x_sessn_id=n3l5d07s7e&refer_page_name=goods&refer_page_id=10032_1724935435535_fxg2x6wy2s)


Walmart has propane 1 pound bottles 2 for 9. 99. I also plan on trying to refill bottles from my 20 pound tank? (Yes I have adapter hose with gauge)See how that goes. I weighed bottle they weigh 30 Oz so I know how much to fill in. If that don’t work may get refillable container or just buy bottle’s depending on how long they last?

Not for novice if you torch any plastic or rubber like popups if may damage them, it will also melt exposed black mat ground cover if hover torch it over long enough.

Good luck! Be careful! Had a neighbor in Washington state who used one and nearly burned his house down. It is certainly better than poison.
PS, keep a water hose charged and ready incase of a flare up happens.

[Maker]

burning the top does not kill the roots

[Villagevip]

Bought a high quality weed burner at H.D. last month... Cannot see see all the heat flames coming out, and scorched many plants, and almost burned down my beautiful tall Cypress tree... A warning would have helped, use only in open rock areas, and lawn...Important, keep an running hose at the ready... Too late for me :sad:

[village dreamer]

i bet we can turn that thing into a real flamethrower.......:boom::boom::boom:

[Battlebasset]

I got one to burn up the weed leftovers after I kill them with Roundup. Using it on live weeds doesn't really work too well, they have too much moisture. Yes, keep a hose at the ready if you are working near plants!

Concerning Temu, I had doubts as well but they had a price on a little generator to power my fridge that I just couldn't resist. I used a credit card that I only use for Amazon purchases (their card) so I could easily check for errant charges, and set up all of the alerts, don't allow foreign charges, etc. So far so good.

BTW, the little 1500 watt generator works great. Plugged in my fridge after starting it and it barely burped when the compressor kicked on. Lightweight and about the size of beachball. Little square cube. Hope I never need it, but for the price, I'm ok with that.

[Topspinmo]

Ok, my first flame job. First pass I didn’t roost long enough, IMO takes till you see the leaves and stem wilt and start burning. I have rock yard and blow debris clean up before I attempt. I have no evergreen’s which contains lot of oil and stay clean of bushes.

As far as Temu mostly if not same you see on Amazon, Walmart, ect. Most all stuff made in China now thanks to greed. Why make it when can just distribute it? I use to buy USA only if I could but that ship has sailed 30 years ago. And you find product here usually says assembled in USA…

I’d like to get away from roundup, I think I killed two palms (no big lost they was over grown and getting trunk rot anyway) spraying too close. Roundup sometime takes two passed also.

See if it’s cost effective. Even though bottle can be refilled I doubt I’ll try it? Gallon roundup last me nearly year, so that’s’ 4 or maybe 3 bottles of propane?

[Pugchief]

burning the top does not kill the roots

Incorrect:

Weed torches are designed to heat the plants’ cells causing them to burst. This destroys the weed’s stem, which causes them to no longer be able to ingest water or nutrients, essentially killing the weeds.
weed torch facts (https://donotdisturbgardening.com/are-weed-torches-effective/)

[Pugchief]

IMHO, I refuse to buy anything from TEMU and I believe you are exposing yourself to a potentially dangerous situation. Are all of the components certified for the intended use? I have no experience refilling the smaller cylinders, and as I recall these were typically labeled "Do not refill".
I wish you good luck and I hope you have great insurance.

Small cylinders are not refillable.

You can buy one on Amazon for $25, avoiding Temu, but they are prob all made in China anyway.

You would have to work really hard to set your house on fire with one of these. In the rare instance something adjacent to the weed flames up, you just step on it and it's out. I've been using a torch for months with zero issues or worries. I would recommend wearing a smoke mask while using though. $15 on Amazon, with disposable cotton filters.

[Pugchief]

I got one to burn up the weed leftovers after I kill them with Roundup. Using it on live weeds doesn't really work too well, they have too much moisture. Yes, keep a hose at the ready if you are working near plants!



It works fine on live weeds. You just have to be patient. Keep applying the heat until the leaves wilt.

[villagetinker]

NOTE, the TEMU app is considered a security risk as it sends a lot of your personal info back to China, please do some research on this. I saw recently that that one of the senators(?) has asked for an investigation of this app. Please be careful.

[Topspinmo]

Lots of utube video’s on refilling tanks one of many, all have same principles. Transfer of 16 Oz liquid if 1 pound tank course should have the ability to measure it. People off grid been doing this for decades. Sure not recommended do to some my lack skill or ability. If I was off grid in freezing weather had no means to go to town sure would do it. I won’t say if I don’t it in pass and don’t recommend. Not something just dreamed up lately.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb0dV-1397c

One of many. Is it right or safe you be judge?

The manufacturer don’t want liability and motivation to sell more new tanks. If tanks are not safe when they filled them due to design flaw why would we buy one?

As far as buying Temu use go between like PayPal. No, I wouldn’t use any other pay method. I wouldn’t buy fragile stuff cause the have crud packaging system.

[Pugchief]

Lots of utube video’s on refilling tanks one of many, all have same principles. Transfer of 16 Oz liquid if 1 pound tank course should have the ability to measure it. People off grid been doing this for decades. Sure not recommended do to some my lack skill or ability. If I was off grid in freezing weather had no means to go to town sure would do it. I won’t say if I don’t it in pass and don’t recommend. Not something just dreamed up lately.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb0dV-1397c

One of many. Is it right or safe you be judge?

The manufacturer don’t want liability and motivation to sell more new tanks. If tanks are not safe when they filled them due to design flaw why would we buy one?



How much do you save by refilling? Since a new one is $5, I'm not going to take the risk.

[MplsPete]

Being too cheap to buy that tool myself, I tried using the regular torch head on a propane torch on sidewalk-crack weeds. It did not work well.
(I have also tried using a large lens to focus the sun"s light on weeds. Another failure.)

[tophcfa]

I have a weed dragon that I hook up to a 5 gallon propane tank strapped to a moving hand truck. Although it’s better than spraying toxic poison in the yard, torching the weeds only seems to knock them down but not kill them. You need to really torch them, then hit them again in a few days, to really kill them. I find that using industrial strength vinegar is easier and has about the same results.

[FloridaGuy66]

A strong vinegar solution sprayed on the weeds will essentially do exactly the same thing. It will definitely kill the top part of the plant. If there's any significant root system, the weeds will grow back whether spraying with vinegar or burning the tops.

[Topspinmo]

How much do you save by refilling? Since a new one is $5, I'm not going to take the risk.

For me convince if I do it proving weed burning works?

Checked weeds today brown shriveled up no green, but that’s with two burn sessions yesterday. About 3/4 of tank used. I found the new sprouts or young weeds shrivel up quickly while the established weeds takes 3 to 5 seconds. Guess I could get some maps gas it burns quit bit hotter, but it’s twice as much.

[Topspinmo]

A strong vinegar solution sprayed on the weeds will essentially do exactly the same thing. It will definitely kill the top part of the plant. If there's any significant root system, the weeds will grow back whether spraying with vinegar or burning the tops.


“YES, flame weeding will kill the roots too! Even on big weeds (over 6"), you will see a stunting effect and even a kill within a few days, depending on how established the root system is and how long the plant was exposed to heat. Again, multiple application may be necessary for well-established pants” quoted from or friends at Google.

[Mrmean58]

Got me weed burner from Temu see how it does? If it works good I won’t have to buy roundup. I don’t have grass.

Temu (https://www.temu.com/propane-torch--burner-50-000-btu-stainless-steel-nozzle-flame-control-valve-ergonomic-anti-slip-handle-suitable-for-grilling-campfires-and-fireplaces-g-601099615521389.html?_oak_mp_inf=EO2Uu8im1ogBGiBlZ jJhMzIwMGE1OWM0YzAxOTAyMTUzNmVhZjI5OGVjMiDOh6PxmTI %3D&top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fprod uct%2Ffancy%2F68263f9b-f540-4620-a452-440751006c2b.jpg&spec_gallery_id=2251989295&refer_page_sn=10032&refer_source=0&freesia_scene=2&_oak_freesia_scene=2&_oak_rec_ext_1=MjkwNg&_oak_gallery_order=1908179454%2C545308031%2C120423 2619%2C2032485694%2C299170244&search_key=propane%20torch%20weed%20burner&refer_page_el_sn=200049&_x_vst_scene=adg&_x_ads_sub_channel=feed&_x_ns_prz_type=-1&_x_ns_sku_id=17592539754927&_x_ns_gid=601099602293830&_x_ads_channel=google&_x_ns_lan=en&_x_gmc_account=5342609031&_x_login_type=Google&_x_bg_adid=gd3642701-1&_x_ads_account=9813369745&_x_ads_set=21292870058&_x_ads_id=165637887118&_x_ads_creative_id=705727080228&_x_ns_source=d&_x_ns_gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_9uy3ZyaiAMVjhOzAB23bgOaEA EYASAEEgIsCPD_BwE&_x_ns_placement=www.talkofthevillages.com&_x_ns_match_type=&_x_ns_ad_position=&_x_ns_product_id=&_x_ns_target=&_x_ns_devicemodel=&_x_ns_wbraid=CjoKCAjwlbu2BhBxEioANWefgAGSOiFFg12Mq IsEvOhF7jYB9SjTzfJCkHQ7bh52GgITNBntD90aAv3N&_x_ns_gbraid=0AAAAAo4mICHaxTsLq2JSQTyujWFMqgyWL&_x_ns_targetid=&_x_sessn_id=n3l5d07s7e&refer_page_name=goods&refer_page_id=10032_1724935435535_fxg2x6wy2s)


Walmart has propane 1 pound bottles 2 for 9. 99. I also plan on trying to refill bottles from my 20 pound tank? (Yes I have adapter hose with gauge)See how that goes. I weighed bottle they weigh 30 Oz so I know how much to fill in. If that don’t work may get refillable container or just buy bottle’s depending on how long they last?

Not for novice if you torch any plastic or rubber like popups if may damage them, it will also melt exposed black mat ground cover if hover torch it over long enough.

Just one thing to remember. Stop, Drop, and Roll.

[Maker]

Incorrect:

Weed torches are designed to heat the plants’ cells causing them to burst. This destroys the weed’s stem, which causes them to no longer be able to ingest water or nutrients, essentially killing the weeds.
weed torch facts (https://donotdisturbgardening.com/are-weed-torches-effective/)

Please read the entire article, and note this:
Another expert, Mike Orzolek from Penn State, recommends that flaming weeds two to three weeks apart. Flaming will kill annual weeds completely, but does not kill the roots of perennial weeds. Often, gardeners will see new shoots a week or so after flaming and additional treatments can deplete the roots, killing the weeds.

[AmYisraelChai]

It’s not errant charges many are worried about but rather subpar potentially dangerous products, lack of stringent safety certification, and use of toxins in Temu products. Caveat emptor!

[MikeN]

Vinegar or salt would work better and safer

[GizmoWhiskers]

Have one. Wind blows it out and fear of neighbor's Villa gas line (hand pick that area, too afraid of a "boom" lol) are only drawbacks. Need to get wind guard. Besides that it works great. A tank lasted a few months if you stay on the weeds. I don't have the hose system. Just the wand.

Will NEVER use temu.

[Rocksnap]

IMHO, I refuse to buy anything from TEMU and I believe you are exposing yourself to a potentially dangerous situation. Are all of the components certified for the intended use? I have no experience refilling the smaller cylinders, and as I recall these were typically labeled "Do not refill".
I wish you good luck and I hope you have great insurance.
No balls, no glory!
It’s only a weed burner. Not a NASA certified reentry vehicle. At worst he’s out a few bucks and a lil time. Tho I hear those weed burners work quite well.

[Rocksnap]

burning the top does not kill the roots
Well, yes and no. Depends if an annual or a perennial. Are Weed Torches Effective? – Do Not Disturb Gardening (https://donotdisturbgardening.com/are-weed-torches-effective/)

[BostonTom]

Buy Vinegar 30 percent at Lowes it kills all my weeds in the rocks however you can't use it on the grass it will also kill the grass.

[rrman77]

Got me weed burner from Temu see how it does? If it works good I won’t have to buy roundup. I don’t have grass.

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Walmart has propane 1 pound bottles 2 for 9. 99. I also plan on trying to refill bottles from my 20 pound tank? (Yes I have adapter hose with gauge)See how that goes. I weighed bottle they weigh 30 Oz so I know how much to fill in. If that don’t work may get refillable container or just buy bottle’s depending on how long they last?

Not for novice if you torch any plastic or rubber like popups if may damage them, it will also melt exposed black mat ground cover if hover torch it over long enough.

I loved mine !!!

[airstreamingypsy]

I occasionally buy from Temu, I do NOT have the app on my phone, I buy off their website. For payments I use Paypal so they don't see my credit card info. As for their quality, they are selling much of the same stuff that they make for Amazon, Walmart and big box stores, you just skip the middleman.

[HORNET]

Total Vegetarian Killer

[Topspinmo]

Just one thing to remember. Stop, Drop, and Roll.

I tried to get rocks to burn but they wouldn’t take off. Maybe I need Acetylene and oxygen?

[LeRoySmith]

Total Vegetarian Killer

Steak?

[MandoMan]

Ok, my first flame job. First pass I didn’t roost long enough, IMO takes till you see the leaves and stem wilt and start burning. I have rock yard and blow debris clean up before I attempt. I have no evergreen’s which contains lot of oil and stay clean of bushes.

As far as Temu mostly if not same you see on Amazon, Walmart, ect. Most all stuff made in China now thanks to greed. Why make it when can just distribute it? I use to buy USA only if I could but that ship has sailed 30 years ago. And you find product here usually says assembled in USA…

I’d like to get away from roundup, I think I killed two palms (no big lost they was over grown and getting trunk rot anyway) spraying too close. Roundup sometime takes two passed also.

See if it’s cost effective. Even though bottle can be refilled I doubt I’ll try it? Gallon roundup last me nearly year, so that’s’ 4 or maybe 3 bottles of propane?

There have been MANY warnings made about Temu. Sometimes the prices and weird things for sale seem amazing, but even clicking on the site can and searching on it can open your computer to sharing information you should net be sharing with a site in bed with the Chinese security services. If you buy something, they now probably have your address, phone number, email address, and credit card number—with the security code. I won’t even LOOK. Just say no. This is NOT the same as buying from WalMart or Amazon or Home Depot online.

I got scammed this week by some lowlifes pretending to be my bank calling about a couple questionable charges from overseas. They had a lest of everything I had charged on the card this month, and they had a lot of information about me they said was from my credit report. (But that info is available to any of us online for a few dollars per name.) I really should have know better. They kept me on hold (without music) for two and a half hours. I came to my senses a couple hours later, called my card issuer (two cards), and cancelled them and reported the scam. The issuer checked and confirmed that there had been NO phony charges. It was all part of the scam. I then cancelled the card on the sites where I buy things and registered a different card the scammers didn’t know about. Then I went to the three credit rating agencies, registered a fraud alert, and blocked credit checks from them. So it’s a lot of bother, but it didn’t cost me anything. Now whoever called me can’t use those two card numbers. But they still have info on my prior addresses and much more.

Temu is thought by the U.S. Government to sell this information to scammers, and of course it is kept by the Chinese security bureau. Again, it looks too good to be true, but just say no. And be VERY cautious about buying anything from China that you see on Facebook. A few years ago I bought was supposed to be a little battery-operated chainsaw I saw on Facebook. (They are still advertised there.) it was a gift for a friend. $40 plus about $20 shipping. What arrived was about a foot of chain from a chain saw chain and two little handles and a little bag for them. Technically a chain saw, but NOT what I saw online. I never got my money back. Another time, I spent about $270 on some fold up trellises with fake greenery on them. You’ve seen the ads on Facebook. What arrived was much sparser than the ads, and when opened, very sparse indeed. I wasn’t able to get any money back unless I returned everything—about twenty pounds—to China at my expense, and then they’d only give me part of it. I just tossed it all. It was too tacky to use.

Be careful.

[DonnaNi4os]

I bought one at Lowe’s and I love it!

[Runner187]

You bought this from TEMU ? :yuck:

[thevillager1988]

I use the organic recipe found here. How to Make Weed Killer: 6 Natural and Effective Methods (https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-make-weed-killer/)

SUPPLIES
Vinegar
Dish detergent
Table salt
1-gallon jug of water
Spray bottle

The recommendation is to spray when the sun is hitting the area. It works. It's true, the solution doesn't kill the root. The sun on the solution burns the weed and the weed can no longer absorb nutrients.

I still don't have an answer for those teeny-tiny weeds that pop up everywhere. They are too small and close to other plants for any chemical and certainly for the flame thrower. And my husband would never trust me with fire. He barely trusts me with a spray bottle.

For now, re: the little teeny-tiny pop up weeds, I have taken someone else's advice and consider the hour it takes me to pull them as meditation therapy. "Serenity now".

[buster21]

I bought one at Lowe’s and I love it!

What’s the name of the product please?

[Pugchief]

What’s the name of the product please?

$50 at Lowe's, $25 on Amazon

weed torch (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L5HBZJL)

[Pugchief]

Have one. Wind blows it out and fear of neighbor's Villa gas line (hand pick that area, too afraid of a "boom" lol) are only drawbacks. Need to get wind guard. Besides that it works great.

They DO have a built in wind guard. It's the wide area of the tube at the flame end. If the wind is blowing it out, you have the gas on too high. Less is more. I have used in 20mph winds with zero issues.

[Pugchief]

Being too cheap to buy that tool myself, I tried using the regular torch head on a propane torch on sidewalk-crack weeds. It did not work well.
(I have also tried using a large lens to focus the sun"s light on weeds. Another failure.)

Regular propane torch doesn't work the same. Even if it did, your back would be hurting from leaning over after 5 minutes. $25 on Amazon is a bargain.

[Pugchief]

Please read the entire article, and note this:
Another expert, Mike Orzolek from Penn State, recommends that flaming weeds two to three weeks apart. Flaming will kill annual weeds completely, but does not kill the roots of perennial weeds. Often, gardeners will see new shoots a week or so after flaming and additional treatments can deplete the roots, killing the weeds.

That's good to know. It probably explains why I need to do a torching every 3-4 weeks. No problem, it takes 15 minutes or less to do the entire job.

[Topspinmo]

You bought this from TEMU ? :yuck:

Yes most everything made in China even parts assembled in USA those parts probably came foreign country where labor 1.50 to 5 dollars hour or pennies for piece work most likely, and mostly from China. Thanks to our federal government allowing it 50 plus years ago. USA created that monster all for KBs and greed. All scrupulous countries know we are weak and gullible and easily manipulated to their advantage if there something in it for ones in charge. Plenty of US citizens lobbying for China.

[Topspinmo]

How much do you save by refilling? Since a new one is $5, I'm not going to take the risk.


Last I brought 20 pound propane it was $18.95 so by my calculations less than dollar. When buy the small tanks most of money in making the tank. Propane probably cost them less than dime for 1 pound?

[NoMoSno]

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[Maker]

I use the organic recipe
Vinegar
Dish detergent
Table salt

I still don't have an answer for those teeny-tiny weeds that pop up everywhere. They are too small and close to other plants for any chemical and certainly for the flame thrower. And my husband would never trust me with fire. He barely trusts me with a spray bottle.


That organic recipe soaks into the soil and will spread with rain and irrigation. Will then kill other wanted landscaping such as shrubs and flowers until it dilutes sufficiently.

Round up can be sprayed next to flowers and shrubs and trees. It only kills what it directly lands on. It gets absorbed. Sunlight makes it inert, so zero spread to unwanted areas.
Kills any type of weed, root and all, so it does not grow back.

[Topspinmo]

Ok been about month since I’ve been weed burning, here’s my final review. The one I brought works pretty good hardly no flameouts, if it does flame out I was within inch of ground also little short for me, I have to bend over little to get within 3” or so from weeds. 16 oz of propane for my yard I get about 5 rounds of burning. For me to be cost effected I have to refill bottles for around 1 dollar vs $5 or so to buy another bottle.

Hardly no weeds in my yard, new sprouts popup every few days, new sprouts are easily zapped vs and established mature weed. On established weeds takes 3 or seconds to burn it down. I think it also burns seed up reducing new sprouts of that type of weed? Torching not for let’s say unfamiliar with no general knowledge. The heat can melt plastic irrigation and exposed landscape fabric quickly, it can also flare up dried out twigs/leaves if accumulated which can just step on to extinguish. Of course I don’t get close to natural gas meter. For me it works, cost wise IMO more than round up seems unless I refill bottles myself which I have the ability and capacity, but I really haven’t investigated differences.

Bottom line I wouldn’t recommend it due to not knowing the knowledge and capabilities of persons I don’t know. I hope this answered some questions it someone else considering flaming weeds?

[ThirdOfFive]

What about a two-part operation? Round-up to kill the offending weeds, then in about a week or so just torch the dried parts on top of the ground. Shouldn't take much flame at all to singe off the leftovers.

[Topspinmo]

What about a two-part operation? Round-up to kill the offending weeds, then in about a week or so just torch the dried parts on top of the ground. Shouldn't take much flame at all to singe off the leftovers.

I’ve got 1/2 jug of roundup left. Use it up on hard spots, don’t plan on buying another, but we see how it goes.

I’ll still use it but won’t recommend it due to the inability of people I don’t know. Works fine for me.

[Topspinmo]

Ok, final results with weed burner. I had about 4 cycles of burning weeds in my rock yard. For me works great, i think it burns seeds up so I have less weeds popping up, it’s also best to get weeds before they get large/ mature, makes burning up easier and don’t take as long. Now for refilling the 1 pound tanks. For me easy peasy, but not for faint of heart or lacking knowledge.

First you have have weight of bottle when full mine were all 30 to 31 once’s, adapter to fit to adapter 1 pound tank to 20 pound tank, and scale to weight bottles so you don’t over fill. The bottles weigh 30 Oz when full. I just brought full 20 lb tank so the pressure greatest in full tank it takes around 40 seconds to get 27 or 28 Oz in 1 lbs bottle, but I don’t do it all at once 20 seconds at time release air through fill fill valve the series of short releases once I smell gas I know all air released when liquid propane takes up space in bottle. So that how that goes. I can refill bottle easily, but that me, I DON’T RECOMMEND IT, not know persons ability/knowledge.

I also blow all leaves and debris into corner and bag them, so I don’t have bush stuff to catch fire. Also be aware of any irrigation plastic parts or black landscaping cover that may be showing through. Plastic melts or catches fire quickly. Naturally I don’t get around natural gas supply lines and meter. So, that’s how my experience when with burning weeds in my rock yard. Probably can’t do that in grass yard or wood chip flower beds wood catches on fire and grass don’t like hot flame hovering over it. Again, I’m NOT recommending this just reporting final evaluation.