PROPANE TORCH; BRAVEX (NAPALMING WEEDS / FIRE STARTER)

[@threeonamatchventura]

I’ve found a salt and soap mix sprayed on a week before torching is the way to go. Weeds get dried up and burst into flames. Less propane and less scorching of other materials.

[@FlatThunder]

Good idea, I'll have to try that out. I'm getting a little weedy around here. Thanks for watching and sharing! 👍😁

[@BozworthUTubeVids]

Andy, I have one too. I use it for the same. Thanks for sharing.

[@FlatThunder]

Hi Jim! I wish I knew how handy these were years ago. They work great! Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@SusanBurnsridesatrike]

I just got mine to deal with invasives in my wildflowers. I almost dropped it when I pulled the trigger! I was so startled by the roar of jet engine. I've wanted one for years. It made quick work of the bindweed and I'm going to move on to the Virginia creeper.

[@FlatThunder]

I still use mine and it works great! Thanks for watching and happy gardening! Cheers, 👍😁

[@scotte5672]

That’s pretty cool! Faster results than spraying RoundUp or any other weed killer with the added benefit of not putting toxic chemicals in the ground.

[@FlatThunder]

Instant gratification, flame thrower style! Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@ericgrinstead52]

This is great and I want one for burning raised beds so that they're waterproof but linetrimming followed by spraying vinegar will kill weeds very effeciently as well.

[@FlatThunder]

Good idea! I never thought about trying vinegar. I have also used this to mildly weather treat a pine bench (video on the channel). It was more cosmetic than functional, but turned out great. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@firesurfer]

@@FlatThunder Anything that changes the ph of the soil will kill weeds. Some people like salt because it eventually washes away and is relatively safe.

[@FlatThunder]

@@firesurfer good idea! I have used this previously, but always thought the salt burnt the plant and absorbed its water. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

You had me laughing with the owners manual 🤣 I 100% agree with you about it being safer than the chemicals. They are bad to be around ☠

[@FlatThunder]

Haha! I tend to use instructions as a 'secondary reference'. Thanks for watching! I see you got a new video out. 👍😁

[@slighthouse1]

Thank you for this video, I have been afraid to use mine because that users manual is confusing and... righty was not tighty, ha! Going out to master this machine now.

[@FlatThunder]

Awesome! Now you got the trick! Happy weed burning / heating. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@poindexter1387]

Napalming weeds in the morning smells like ... VICTORY

[@FlatThunder]

I love it! Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@TheRealHonestInquiry]

Two words of caution... use a sprayer with soapy water to test connections for leaks before lighting it, and also it's possible to melt the hose with the torch flame which could possibly ignite and shoot flames much farther than you'd like in a random direction - so it's wise to keep the tank and hose as far away from your area-to-be-torched as possible.

[@FlatThunder]

Good points of safety! Thanks for watching and happy new year! 👍😬

[@roundgraf6907]

Great video! I am going to order one for starting the BBQ coals. Oh yeah....lol I turned to grab something while watching the video and when I returned, It looked like your beard was on fire 14:07! I had to back up the video just to make sure. 😳

[@FlatThunder]

Thanks! I see it now. Luckily no flash beard fires were created during this production 🤣. I used this torch for a couple other applications too. Check out the custom bench seat video. I am happy with this torch and I think you will like it. Cheers 👍😁

[@firesurfer]

For bbq, I use a bbq chimney. Works pretty fast too! About $10 at HD. Just put one or two pieces of gently crushed newspaper in the bottom and light with a match. Put coals in top and wait 20-30 mins. Simple and safe. No lighting fluid needed usually.

[@philliphall5198]

Looks like you have the old style valve on tank because the new type will not allow enough pressure to burn correctly

[@FlatThunder]

Hmmm not sure, but I have used this same torch on several different tanks that have been exchanged within the last year. Maybe investigate if your torch valve is restricted? Thanks for watching 👍😁

[@dtecum]

Great job. I am very concerned about that short hose. I would buy a 15ft hose.

[@FlatThunder]

Thanks! A longer hose would make it more convenient. Definitely need a two wheel cart or wagon to move the tank around easier. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@johnnyzsalt5374]

@@FlatThunder Get a Gorilla cart. That is how I haul my rig around. You can hook it to a tractor as well, just need to secure the tank with bungee cords.

[@MrFish1968]

How long would that last on that high power setting though, could be crazy expensive on gas.

[@FlatThunder]

I never tested it, but it does consume a large amount of gas. It might be comparable to expensive chemical weed control alternatives if used correctly. Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@MicheleMFrost]

Only "YOU" can prevent fires. Thanks!

[@FlatThunder]

Smoky the Bear, Classic!!! Thanks for watching! 👍😁

[@BADBRYZ]

SOLD!! I would have purchased the XL18 Flamethrower, however it would have been an extra $3,400.00. A bit out of budget.

[@FlatThunder]

I hear that! Thanks for watching and happy torching! 👍😁

[@thisbrokenmachine]

another tip... you can always water the area before you torch in order to prevent unwanted areas being burnt. Such as weeds growing through mulch

[@FlatThunder]

Excellent idea! Thanks for sharing and watching! 👍😁