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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.
The features and durability of this torch are excellent, and I have no complaints about its performance. My only problem with it is that it is very heavy--at least twice as heavy as other such torches I've used (but those torches didn't have these features). This makes it slightly more tiring to use, but it also makes your torch top-heavy, which can make it more difficult to aim quickly, and easier to knock over. Nevertheless, great torch.
It's a solid torch that puts out a good deal of heat quickly even when using propane. The trigger could be a bit more durable as it tends to misfire after a years worth of use, however it's a good tool by in large.
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