Thursday, April 7, 2016



5 out of 5 Stars

 I picked this up because we have been renovating our kitchen after a house fire & I’m in the process of replacing all the item we lost in the fire (and a few more..lol) I had an old really cheap one of these that barley worked anymore before the fire, so I was very excited to get a new one. My first impression of this torch was very positive. It feel well made & is much sturdier than my old one. I saw some other reviews saying they had some issues with filling it, I personally did not have that issue with filling mine, since I also bought butane that had 5 different size filling tips (given the reviews of people with issues filling theirs), so my personal opinion is that there is a good chance that those who had issues with filling it may have been just using the wrong size tip.  It did take me a couple tries to find the correct size & the issues they were having are similar to that of using the wrong size tip. My test run of this Crème Brulee Torch went really well. It lit really easily & was actually quite a bit more powerful than my old one. I am really looking forward to being able to move all my stuff into the new kitchen so I can get some better use with this. At the moment we are living with limited space so everything is getting packed for the move back down. Once I have full access to my kitchen I will be able to update my review with some better pictures of the wonderful culinary creations I’m looking forward to making


Butane Torch lighting tips
Prior to refilling a butane torch, you will need to drain any fuel and air remaining from the torch. A small screwdriver press the fuel-refilling nozzle, to get rid of the surplus fuel. You should hear a hissing sound as the fuel and air escapes. ( This is usually on the bottom of the torch) Be sure to turn the flame adjustment screw, knob or lever to off or the lowest setting before attempting to refuel your torch. You may also have a “on/off” switch of some sort. Turn the butane torch upside down so the refill inlet nozzle is visible.  Insert the nozzle of your butane torch fuel canister and press the canister towards the torch and hold, the nozzle on the fuel canister will press in.  This will allow the fuel to flow into the torch.  (Using the wrong size tip may cause issues) Do this for 5 seconds or so.  If your torch has a fuel window you can check the level of fuel by looking at the window.  There is no need to pump the fuel canister while fueling. Once the torch is full, let it sit a few moments until the fuel reaches room temperature. Because the butane fuel is compressed in the fuel container is will be colder than room temperature. When it warms, the fuel will expand. If your torch will not light, turn the flame adjustment screw or adjustment knob a 1/4 turn and attempt once more. Keep re-adjusting the screw or knob in 1/4 turn increments until the torch ignites. You should only use triple refined or better butane fuel as this is a very clean burning fuel and will help to keep you torch in top working order. The more refined the better for culinary use

Pros:
This torch is well made 7 easy to use & I love the Anti-Flare technology with Safety Lock on this. The window on the canister is great for keeping an eye on the level of butane. This torch also includes a 3 year warranty with a 90 day "No questions asked" money back/replacement guarantee! (You can’t beat that)
Cons:
Some people have experienced issues with filling this torch. However if you make sure to get a good butane that comes with multiple size tips & make sure you bleed the torch before filling, I believe you will be able to avoid this issue.  

I really do like this culinary torch & I would totally recommend this as something every kitchen needs. Really, once you own one of these, you will wonder why you didn’t I buy one sooner. If my review has been of help to you, please do me the favor of clicking the “Like” at the end of this review   If you have a question, feel free to ask, I will do my best to answer.


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