My husband couldn’t help himself and came outside to try and lend a hand/take over (this is unheard of and certainly didn’t occur when I was testing the best electric weed burners). As you’ll see, he even volunteered to feature in the photos! If you’re prepared to pay more and are looking for a straightforward weed burner and nothing else, this is the product for you. This gas weed burner fired out immediate, blazing heat which completely burned away nearly all of the oxalis, dandelions, weeds and moss I applied it to, even when holding it above 15 cm. If you're using a weed burner, we recommend that you are careful with bringing the device towards yourself and others before and after use. This is because the product can expel a great deal of fire, making it a potential safety hazard if you are too close to it. It's also worth noting that for many products the hose will stay very hot for a while after being used, making it necessary to ensure that it has cooled down before using it.

Other applications aside from weed burning listed in the instructions include paint removal, soldering terminals, drying adhesives, defrosting icy steps and disinfection. These would all be done with the same nozzle. When it comes to burning weeds, the process is very straight forward. There’s a button to select the temperature, and after pressing you simply hover the burner 5 cm above the offending weed for 5 seconds. This guide will tell you about 5 TOP best weed burners, their types, and distinctive features. Take a look at a comparative chart to decide which one is right for you. Find beneficial tips on how to use these devices as well as answers to most common questions of customers.

In general, in regards to safety, I’d like to have seen more cable clearance and more clips for safety.

Next, once you've selected a nozzle, plug your device into an available electrical outlet with its extension cord that has a generous length. Using an outdoor electrical outlet is best, but you can use an indoor one that's close to an open door that you can pull the cord through. Parklands electric weed burner looks professional and solid. It’s dark green, with silver-coloured accessories, and came well-presented in the box. It has a maximum output of 2000 watts, and there are two heat settings of 50°C and 600°C degrees. This means this TooltTronix weed burner is slightly cooler than the Urban Garden and Parklands burners by 50°C.This misunderstanding is even present on YouTube, where I saw a gardener blasting a single weed into oblivion for 30 seconds and then recommending others do the same. The power cord is naturally a minor concern as it is a tripping hazard. Plus, I am totally confused by the ‘cable safety hook’ which is a plastic hook on the handle that you’re supposed to wrap the cord into. I can’t understand how to do it, and the instructions don’t mention it either.