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.
