Blow torches

[FoxesFan4Ever]

Hi all,

 

I have been having a look on Ebay for blowtorches but there is so many and they are so varied that I have once again confused myself.

I do not want one that requires massive gas cylinders kicking about for sure.

I would like one that is self contained and easily portable but wont cost a fortune to refill.

If you can recommend one please feel free.

Thanks all

[REDROCKET]

Depends what your going to use it on if its just to burn away the cob webs inthe loft type of job you'll pick up one from b/q for about £20 then the refils cost about £6 after that ps watch you dont burn the loft down.lol

[Guest southern and mason]

Depends what your going to use it on if its just to burn away the cob webs inthe loft type of job you'll pick up one from b/q for about £20 then the refils cost about £6 after that ps watch you dont burn the loft down.lol

 

a lad in my fed dun that and burnt his loft down

[Guest Owen]

I know that a lot of people sware by blowtorches, but I think that they are dangerous and a waste of time. For them to work you have to scorch the wood and there is no way you will burn all into all the corners. You would be far better off using and agricultural viricidal distinfectant and allowing the sun to cleans the loft. The Sun if the best distinfectant there is. Blowtorches are old fashioned and should be left to the history books.  

[tjloft]

I have two that I use a hand held plumbers version(1.99 from B & Q) and a weed wizard.  It may be old fashioned but does exactly what you want it to do - kills everything you want it to do(viruses, worm eggs etc).  Only scorches the wood if you stop moving!!!!!

[pearse1888]

i have a big brute of one its a nightmare to kart about from one loft to the other but its a great job

[dwh]

i have a big brute of one its a nightmare to kart about from one loft to the other but its a great job

 

TRIED ONE OF THEM LIKE A BLOODY FLAMETHROWER NEARLY BURNT THE LOFT DOWN :

[Guest Paulo]

be careful you don't burn the loft down. very dangerous better off using disinfectant like the other lads have said

[clayton moore]

Go to your local roofing suplier ie canvas, pitch, gas he will make you a torch. There is only spore bearing bacteria can resist.

[gingell]

electric paint stripper just as good.

[north wales novice-]

i have used a blowtorch for a few years now only a small hand thing it is .always make sure i give a good clean out first , just in case , and i am very mindfull of what damage could be caused . but it puts my mind at rest when its done .   andy.

[Guest youngboy]

i have used a blowtorch for a few years now only a small hand thing it is .always make sure i give a good clean out first , just in case , and i am very mindfull of what damage could be caused . but it puts my mind at rest when its done .   andy.

 

yes same here and and about 30 mins after i use a bit of jeyes also!!

[allenyeates]

I have two that I use a hand held plumbers version(1.99 from B & Q) and a weed wizard.  It may be old fashioned but does exactly what you want it to do - kills everything you want it to do(viruses, worm eggs etc).  Only scorches the wood if you stop moving!!!!!

 

Same as that, I swear by it. You won,t burn the loft down if your carefull and keep moving. Also good for food troughs etc.

[showman]

A mate of mine was a great user of a blow torch in the lofts. Cleaned the stock birds one day, ( they were at his parents' farm) and gave it a go over with the blow torch, as he had done for years, then a misting of Virkon. That night he was called by his mother to come quickly, the loft was on fire !! In the couple of minutes it took him to drive down the road the loft was ablaze when he arrived.....nothing survived. Afterwards he thought the only explanation was that some 'hidden' dust/feathers must have smouldered and later turned into a small flame, which went on to engulf the loft. He was totally gutted at the time....hasn't used a blow torch since, and never will again. Not my idea either, simply wouldn't take the chance.

[Guest challengerlofts]

I have used heating gun from B & Q. or if there's any spare, Hair Drier.

[demolition man]

I use the one roofers use its a big old lump, but i like it

[THE FIFER]

Hi all,

 

I have been having a look on Ebay for blowtorches but there is so many and they are so varied that I have once again confused myself.

I do not want one that requires massive gas cylinders kicking about for sure.

I would like one that is self contained and easily portable but wont cost a fortune to refill.

If you can recommend one please feel free.

Thanks all

 

you get them at focus for burning garden weeds, only require a small gas bottle

[Geraint Parry]

 

you get them at focus for burning garden weeds, only require a small gas bottle

 

the ones for garden weeds are called a ''weed wand''  

 

 

[THE FIFER]

 

the ones for garden weeds are called a ''weed wand''  

 

 

yes i have one ,dont have to bend or anything, so ok on the old back

[frank-123]

got one like this one a few months back

[THE FIFER]

got one like this one a few months back

 

thats the same as mine m8, good for getting the wee bugs out of the brickwork etc, and flashing up the barbi  

[shaun h_]

electric paint stripper just as good.

 

yeah thats what i use aswell very good.

[youngboy_]

??)jesus size of it!  me one is a small hand size one still does the job doh