Gas Blowtorch Garden Weed Burner

Product Information

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.

Suitable for destroying weeds from stone outcrops, kerbs, pavements, stone pathways, concrete driveways etc. Finally, there is a 5 metre power cable included which is a much more reasonable length than the burners which have a cable of under 2 metres. The gas canisters last longer than I would have expected so, although it's difficult to make precise comparisons, I'd guess it costs about the same as using a chemical weedkiller.

It arrives fully assembled so there’s no risk of you putting it together wrong, while it’s compatible with a range of sizes of gas canister.

As you can see, the weeds certainly don’t look very happy after their encounter with the Parkland burner; however, they’re not completely gone either.At just under 2 kg, it’s pretty lightweight, but I also found it very well balanced, with aids control. It’s lightweight enough to hold for prolonged periods, the ergonomics are good, and the handle is easy to grip. It takes 45 seconds to heat up, so it’s not instantaneous, but when it was hot enough I found that it wilted the weeds and didn’t scorch my brickwork or grass which was a very welcome outcome. And you don't have to keep the dog out of the treated area or worry about it raining or the wind blowing chemicals over your plants! They’re a more environmentally friendly option compared to gas weed burners; however, because don’t get as hot it can take more applications to fully kill off weeds.

Once I turned off the power, the hot end was cool within about 5 minutes; however, it took over an hour for the heat to dissipate enough for me to feel it was safe for storage. While I still found the flame size adequate for my needs (small weeds as opposed to large), it doesn’t have quite the oomph as other models. Although this burner is great for weed killing, it’s not for the faint hearted and the high output makes it a lot tougher to use than others on the market. It has lots of burning nozzles included (even though it doesn’t say what to do with them…), and reaches a higher temperature than other electronic versions.

Other than the confusing hook, there’s just a small clip for the cable on the extension pole which moves up and down. Overall, I feel there should be more to keep the cable safe – it wouldn’t be difficult to burn through by accident. Thousands of plants, planters, awnings, garden furniture sets, water features and more line our digital shelves, and we're ready to fill your garden with comfort, quality, colour and style. They do still get extremely hot, often reaching temperatures of 600°C or more, so need to be used with care.

For example, flat nozzles can allow weed burners to be used to strip paint (if recommended by the instructions). While this model does cost more than other burners on the market, it’s sturdy and good quality, with a hardened propane hose that won’t swell nor break. As a result I was often in fear of burning through the cable because both my hands where busy holding the machine. For example, thinner nozzles can be used to targeting and isolate specific weeds, potentially causing less damage to surrounding grass.

One slight downside is that some residual gas always seems to remain in the pipe after you’ve removed the butane cannister, so be sure to burn that off and let it all cool down before storing. This is one of the best electric weed burners for completing a variety of jobs thanks to its nozzle attachments. The carefully designed fitting point for the gas bottle is crafted from metal, and is certified with CE approval to offer you the highest possible assurance for peace of mind.