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. Al in all though it’s worth the money. It blasts out some extreme heat and you can use it to light the BBQ or melt frost as well. These electric weed burners don’t use an open flame which can make them feel safer than using a gas-powered machine. They do still get extremely hot, often reaching temperatures of 600°C or more, so need to be used with care. WEED BURNER: It's an environmentally friendly weed burner with professional technology for the home. The flame reaches a maximum temperature of 650°C, effectively controlling weeds between paving stones, driveways or stone curbs.

They aren’t designed to burn weeds to a crisp or vaporize them; they kill the weed, which then degrades naturally; this takes time and won’t happen overnight. The long power cable is good as well, but the burner was let down by the weed-burning nozzle welding itself to the pole. Usability – Look out for electric weed burners that are going to be easy to use! This can involve a light, simple trigger to work the burner, or a simple switch between the different heat settings. All small things like this are going to make a big difference when you are using your tool regularly. If you’re unsure which electric weed killer to buy, we’ve decided to put together this buyer guide listing the 10 best electric weed burners.The cable is long, but I still had to use an extension. This was the same with all of the electric weed burners I tested, but at least a longer cable meant I wasn’t so tethered to the extension port. Comfort: The handle has a comfortable foam outer sleeve, and grip was never an issue. I’m 1.89m (6ft2) tall, and the handle was just about long enough for me. In terms of weight, this burner is light enough to hover easily above weeds although I did need a second hand to keep the extension pole steady. The handle is a long way from the burning end, so I had to concentrate to hold it in the required 5 cm hover position.

In terms of maintenance, the instructions indicate that you must keep the ventilation holes clean so it doesn’t overheat. Once the burner was completely cool it was easy to rub them over with a cloth.The electric weed burners that you see in the list almost operate within a temperature range of 600 degrees. One of the devices can reach up to 650 degrees too.