EASY TO USE - Ergonomically designed to keep the heat away from the user, the handles have been designed for easy grip and prolonged usage. The handle can also be removed for easy storage, it also features a retractable stand. It has an ergonomic handle which is comfortable to hold for long periods of time, as well as a piezo ignition system that makes it easy to light (although it’s worth noting that some users found this broke down over time). As mentioned, it’s lightweight enough to use with one hand, so I could use my other hand to keep the cable away. Also, I noted that it was fairly quiet; you could definitely use this for some early-morning weed toasting and not offend the neighbours.

Most gas weed burners work by causing damage to the internal cells of the plant, and the results normally take a while to show, but this Green Habitats Weedburner crisped the weeds almost instantly. Standard electric weed burners such as the Parklands or the Tooltronix models don’t show so much damage off the bat.

The long power cable is good as well, but the burner was let down by the weed-burning nozzle welding itself to the pole. It’s easy to fit together, coming in just three separate parts. There’s the main unit, the extension pole and the nozzle. It comes ready to use in one piece so there’s no putting it together which is a major plus. It also it has a top of the range piezo ignitor which is a reassuring touch and means it’s easy to start. One thing to bear in mind, of course, is to be really careful when using a weed burner; these are some serious temperatures we’re talking about.

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! The ToolTronix electric weed burner clearly affected the health of the weeds, but didn’t get rid of them completely. I feel that at least one more round of burning would be required to fully get rid of them.Whilst you can hold it in place for a longer time, the instruction leaflet admits that killing leafy weeds may take several “burnings” at 1- 2 week intervals. I appreciate this honesty as I think it’s the same for many electric burners, they just don’t tell you. The build quality is also worth mentioning. 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. It’s compatible with most propane tanks. There’s no indication the burner is cool enough to touch, but this is standard – it’s best to leave it for over an hour.

It has a weed-burning nozzle that stops surrounding plants getting scorched, as well as an 8-ventilation hole BBQ lighter. There’s also a 5 metre power cable, which is a reasonable length. There’s a 3 m hose included, so you’ve got a fair amount of freedom to move around your patio, eliminating weeds as you go. At just under 2 kg, it’s pretty lightweight, but I also found it very well balanced, with aids control. It takes 45 seconds to heat up which is similar to other electric burners, and you hold the nozzle over the weed for up to 10 seconds. This is longer than the Tooltronix and Parklands recommended burn time. The Parkland Electric Weed Burner is a popular buy. The instructions are simple and it looks well designed at first glance. This is how it performed in my garden: However, there are also some negatives to gas burners. They tend to be heavier than mains-powered models, and you need to make sure that you have a way to safely store the gas canisters.

This is a pretty effective electric weed burner that’s very lightweight. Electric versions tend to be a bit heavier, so this is one of the best electric weed burners if you want a model that isn’t too heavy. They are also cordless, making them easy to carry around without any restrictions. This means that there is also no tripping hazard as there would be with a mains-powered burner, and no chance of accidentally burning through a cable.