MagTorch Mt5500 unboxing and review for burning weeds.

I am just a regular everyday homeowner, and in this video I am unboxing and reviewing a torch for burning weeds in the yard.
The MagFire+ torch mt5500 from MagTorch with 500,000 btu.
This can also be used in the winter to melt ice.

[@rebeccakaufman461]

I bought this and had some trouble starting it.. I found your video very helpful! Thank you so much!! My father passed away at a young age and your help reminded me of him(similar personality!) thank you for not only helping me but making me smile with your commentary 😊

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Glad I could help! And I’m sure your dad would be proud of you tackling this weed problem with a torch!

[@jray7316]

Great video! In addition to the other safety tips mentioned, I will add: don't walk on an area that you've just burnt. That hot gravel will melt the soles of your shoes, if you're not careful.

[@vincentjoyce455]

I can't believe I have been picking weeds. Bought one today, cleared our entire large gravel area near the out building. It was wonderful. Great review. Thanks.

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

I know, isn't it great! One thing to be careful for is near any good plants, or if you have plastic under the rocks it could melt. But really, I love not pulling weeds now!

[@robertthrem3382]

You don't just burn the top you have to heat the gravel up more so the roots are burnt and it lasts longer make sure you keep safety glasses on because if you ever got gravel or cement hot you will know how it explodes

[@bryanpetrich4125]

I just bought one myself. Works great.

[@jamesethan3749]

Omg THANK YOU!!! For mentioning the INTERIOR threads!!! I almost returned mine thinking it doesn’t fit regular propane tanks! 😅😅😅😅 yay!!

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Glad my video helped!

[@salomeacreshomestead]

Great video! Just bought one today. Never knew about the internal threading on propane tanks. Huge help!

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Glad I could help. A couple of tips I’ve learned over the years is to make sure you wet down the good plants near your burn so they don’t get hurt. Another idea is to wet down a board and put that between the torch and the good stuff.

[@salomeacreshomestead]

@@dazzlingdaveyoyo Good to know. Thanks!

[@martinphilip8998]

Great tool. I used mine in a lawn replacement. No yard waste to deal with and the new grass is largely free of weeds. Weed seeds hate these things.

[@krystalmoore8943]

Hubby and I are buying one and attacking weeds this weekend. Can't wait to burn stuff! Your property is beautiful!

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Have fun! A couple of hints I have learned in the past few years. 1. Wet down any good plants near by that you do not want to get too hot. 2. I have attached a couple of handles to a small piece of plywood.....get it wet so it does not burn easily, and you can completely block the heat from the good plants. Have fun!

[@Qukslvr]

Glad I Subscribed because this video may have solved a big problem for me. I’m going to do a video of how many weeds my old kennel gets and how this will hopefully clean that up. My dog has passed away and now I can easily maintain the kennel til we get a puppy some day. Thanks.

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Glad I could help. I want my videos to show/teach people things so I appreciate your feedback!

[@Qukslvr]

You did just that. 👍🏼

[@silviofontana5144]

awesome burner, I have one, but you must check those connections with soapy water to ensure there are absolutely NO leakage of gas.

[@ashzole]

it’s great to torch poa annuki seed pods, don’t need chemicals and better than waiting a season to drop prevemergent

[@horristhegreat1186]

I just bought one. For drive way hot crack sealer and as a weed destroyer.

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

It will work great for both, and a ton of fun! Nice purchase!

[@kruppratte218]

I got the one that Lowe's Sells of this, basically the same, just different name, the hose already came attached to the wand on the one I got, in a matter of seconds, I Burned 4 foot tall weeds still green & growing that was in an area I used to have a vegetable garden, but now I'm building a garage for my Mountain bike there, so I'm clearing a spot for the bike garage. those things are awesome & work great.

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Yes, I totally agree! I have found it works differently at different times of the year. In the spring the weeds grow back pretty quick, but in the summer and fall you can get rid of them completely.

[@kruppratte218]

@@dazzlingdaveyoyo I just done a stripe a few days ago & had at least an inch of rain so far since then, the spot that I did that had 4 foot tall weeds, it's bare dirt, hopefully it stays that way till I get the Bike garage done, laying bricks & using tar for mortar as a floor.

[@kruppratte218]

@@dazzlingdaveyoyo I used mine to clear weeds from my Gravel Driveway & using it to clear weeds, so I can build a bike garage & lay a brick floor.

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

@@kruppratte218 Sounds like it is going to work great! Keep on burning!

[@kruppratte218]

@@dazzlingdaveyoyo Now I've cleared a 7 foot by 9 foot spot of 4 foot weeds down to bare dirt, I got 2x posts in the ground for the bike garage, I need to get more Lumber though, but I got one hole half dug & another marked, the 2 posts I got, the Concrete's Curing, I love that Torch, it's like the Closest thing to having a Flame Thrower, while still being legal, lol.

[@rebelboi88]

Thanks Dave!

[@69bobr]

ALWAYS check for leaks, BEFORE IGNITION. Soapy water around the seals; look for bubbles. I've tried the vinegar, bleach and dishwashing liquid formula, 3X within a 7 day period. The dandelions and thistles still survived. I'm going to try THIS option next, BEFORE I decide to put in mulch or fake turf!

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Yes, safety is important when checking connections etc before using the torch! Go get them dandelions!

[@learnjcbskidsterchickensga7594]

How to light. Burning wood for raised bed prep. 3:00.

[@johnjames5020]

My grand dad had the real one on Iwo.

[@robobiss444]

Semper

[@garymathena355]

good video, i will buy one myself. hearing protection might be a good idea.

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Hearing protection is always a good idea, but the torch is not too loud, so I would think you wouldn’t need it in the situation.

[@kirsty3253]

Dave I think short pants is right then u know if its hot long pants maybe dangerous Great Video

[@1210Gomez]

I bought one at Home Depot, it worked fine the first time, after the first use I put it away, I tried using it again and it didn’t work, didn’t even hear gas going through. What do you think happened

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Odd….check the obvious first. Tank valve on, want know on. If those are ok, check the hose for debris?(maybe a spider made a web inside of it? Good luck!

[@therd6811]

You may be opening your tank valve too quickly. There is a safety valve internal to the tank and if you open the valve too quickly, the valve senses the flow as a leak and shuts the flow down. This is a good safety device in case of a cracked or broken supply hose, like on your BBQ. If you had a cracked hose, you might not notice it (if you went inside the house for a minute, then you could have a serious gas leak. The right mix of propane and air is highly explosive. There are videos on that issue that you might want to check out.

[@richardguerra1712]

Is it the same dave talking at the end?

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Yes, I just did a voice over at the end to talk about results etc.

[@O_Mutt]

Thank you so much for the follow-up clip! That is ALWAYS missing from these videos! Did you notice any leakage from the threading would you consider throwing on a strip of thread tape? I know that a flare joint really only cares about a tight fit but it looked like the inner thread on the tank may not have been that?

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Matt Erickson. I did not notice any leakage, but I am sure some tape would be fine.

[@O_Mutt]

Think I'm going to pick up the harbor freight version

[@jordanbeardy8798]

NICE 👍

[@robertthrem3382]

Spray things with the garden hose that you don't want burnt first and keep it nearby

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Great tip! I have built a handheld shield out of plywood that I also soak down to protect plants and other things I don’t want to hit.

[@JimVincitore]

Great video! Very cool! Thank you!

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Thanks. I have also instituted a piece of plywood that I installed handles on to put between the good plants and wreds. I soak the plywood first so that it doesn’t catch on fire.

[@daveschreiner413]

Would it be just as effective using only the pilot light? If so, it would use less gas, provide better control and keep mulch from burning. Thanks!

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

It seems to work a lot better when using the high power flame. I don’t have proof of it, but I think it might kill the seeds that haven’t germinated yet down in the rocks. Where as the pilot light might not even kill the roots completely.

[@Dexkn1ght]

how close to a house can I get? probably a dumb question but I have the same thing going on a property i work on. i dont want to weedwack because there are too many rocks to be picked up and thrown at the house and I would never be able to get low enough. What are your thoughts on distance to a house?

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

What I ended up doing when being near spots I didn’t want to get too hot, is using a piece of old plywood. I would soak down the plywood with water and make sure that it was wet so it wouldn’t catch fire. And put it in place so that the good thing wouldn’t get burned, and I could burn out all the weeds.

[@eeb8267]

@@dazzlingdaveyoyothat’s what homeowners insurance is for 😂😂

[@deshavetalkwithkit8935]

After you torch your weeds lay down some "Ground Clear" but keep it away from plants you want to keep in the rocks~! Kit

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

I have tried to get away from using ground clear.....it seems to always get washed into the good plants anyway! I was surprised how well the torch method worked. VERY little weeds grew back even late into the summer.

[@deshavetalkwithkit8935]

@@dazzlingdaveyoyo Nice to hear because I just ordered the torch from Harbor freight and Plan to use it around the veggie garden rather than any chems "

[@Teksura]

Thanks for the video. I bought this exact MagTorch to clear weeds out of the gravel pit next to my driveway, but I'm a little uncertain what to do about the wooden fence. What would you suggest using to shield the fence so I don't accidentally burn it?

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Teksura I took a piece of old plywood, cut it to about 2’ x 4’ and screwed on a couple of handles to it. I get it wet, and have my son block anything I don’t want to get hot. (Fence, good plants, etc)

[@shannond9945]

Wetting down fence will certainly help (before, after or both). Cement sheet cladding/lining is also very good at resisting fire, used the same as the plywood mentioned by others. A piece a cement sheet will eventually get brittle, but easier to replace this than your fence.

[@ajclips2540]

Would anybody know why my torch will blow itself out when you squeeze the handle/trigger for the gas? It worked fine last year. This year I will light it and it might stay lit but 9/10 times when I give it gas, it will blow itself out. I've tried different levels of having the valves open. I'm made sure everything is tight. I've even cleaned out the hole inside the torch head.

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

I wish I could give you exact advise, but it sounds like you tried what I would recommend. Mine blows out if I have the gas flow too high. I adjust the level a bit lower, and then it works fine. No other tips from me. Anyone else experience this, and have a fix?

[@brianbartulis9709]

From what I've seen it's some valve safety doohickey. (rapid release) Try squeezing the trigger slower was advised in another vid.

[@brianafrojack5215]

I'm sold 👍

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Remember, timing is everything. If you do it too early in the year, you will not get all the seeds, and you’ll still have lots of weeds. Do it too late they are tall and hard to battle. I have found over the last year or two to blast them a couple of times during the season…..that really helps. And it’s always fun!

[@landcruiser801]

Good video. What size cylinder did you use and how long did it last?

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

G- Thanks. I carried my 20lb tank around. Did not use up much at all. Obviously I couldn’t measure it exactly, but I put it back on my grill and used it all summer.

[@landcruiser801]

@@dazzlingdaveyoyo thanks

[@rekostarr7149]

i lost sparker can i use lighter with long tip

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Yes, I am sure that would work to light it. Just be careful and wear safety equipment when dealing with gas and flames.

[@rocketranger1000]

Like your shoes !😄

[@JR-rp7vr]

No pressure regulator needed?

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

No, according to the instructions that came with the torch, just direct connect.

[@Try2-Imagine]

Just a quick pass with the torch will kill the weeds. You arent suppose to incenerate them, but I see how much fun you seem to be having.

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

It is a ton of fun! And maybe if I get it hot enough the seeds that are in the rocks, and haven’t germinated yet will die too! Thanks for checking out my video and commenting.

[@Try2-Imagine]

@@dazzlingdaveyoyo so my wife is upset with you. I went out and bought one today.

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

@@Try2-Imagine she will grow to love it! Just charge the neighbors $20 each time you clear out there rock garden....spend that cash on her!

[@lauracashman14]

Hello torch- goodbye Creeping Charlie!

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

You bet, takes care of anything like that in the rocks and driveway too!

[@mattdee9296]

U need the white corners on your house

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

Only the back of the house has white window frames, the back is natural cedar. So the teratone makes sense.

[@jamesstraub4981]

Thought you were gonna torch a yoyo. lol

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

LOL, maybe a fire yo-yo review in the future! :)

[@adamunglesbee3374]

me too

[@daveforpresident9974]

No where near enough range for me

[@username8171]

Weeds and grass WILL grow back.

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

tony mememe. Yes, I have had to use it about once a month this season to keep it looking good.

[@jacquelinellewellyn85]

You are supposed to lay down a 20 to 30 yr weed blocker material and gravel on top so weeds don’t grow through. But; I guess you are being lazy and want to make another chore for yourself. Now that being said of course it’s a great to have that torch for areas that can’t be helped. Plus you can Shou shugi ban wood for your fence or a wall decor.

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

@@jacquelinellewellyn85 I get your point. If I would have done the landscaping originally, I would probably used a better barrier. But since I didn’t, and don’t want to know, Torch it is! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@boonster666]

Way to close 12 to18 inch best results dude,,,

[@dazzlingdaveyoyo]

I have found getting closer helps to control the amount of heat at other plants. Also, since this video, I use a large board to block the good plants.

[@scott1lori282]

500k btu. Good Goodness that's a flame thrower! Guess that's why it's called "the Mag", More power ug ug said Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor. I have a 24k btu that I use a 1 lb tank with.