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I should have purchased one of these years ago. No matches or flints to light and re-light the torch, just squeeze the trigger and it's lit. Let go of the trigger and the flame is out, much safer than dealing with an ignited torch during a job.Dan
They get to the point where the piezoelectric sparker just stops working. Like other reviewers, I think the Bernz-o-Matic TS-4000 Trigger Start Torch Head is a good piece of plumbing equipment. My only addition to their comments is that I have been through three of these in about 5 years. I am an average homeowner who uses the torch infrequently for plumbing, and almost weekly for starting the charcoal grill or wood stove. When the torch no longer sparks, it is just as good as any other, much cheaper, torch head.
I use this torch for lighting lump charcoal in ceramic charcoal cookers. It delivers great heat and does the job well. Probably the most convenient and fastest method of lighting lump charcoal I've found.
Also, while the tip produced good heat while holding it in any position, I would have liked the ability to adjust the intensity of the flame. The torch worked on the first try and had few plastic parts save the trigger. While the combination on/off and trigger start button worked, it fit loosely in the torch body and did not have a positive on/off click making me wonder what position it was in. My older Master Mechanic torch, while not built as ruggedly, had this option as well the trigger start and set in a one hand operation. Alas, the plastic body succumbed after being lent out.
This is without question the best torch that I have ever used. These are my primary uses, I have others. I have used just about every torch that there is. I use them to start crawfish boils, fireplaces and burn piles on my property. This is quick and easy to use. It is safe to use with it's features.
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