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MtnViewPyro
09-09-2018, 09:38 PM
Going to ask Santa for a torch this year. I don?t do much by hand anymore, but I?ve been having some fun with rockets and crackers recently. Despite the fun, I realized there is a better way then a bic lighter. Anyone have a favorite they would like to share/recommend? I?ve seen a few like Eagle brand that come in a 4pack, but not sure how reliable they are.

Pyro Dave
09-09-2018, 10:06 PM
Buy a bernzomatic torch in the plumbing section of your local home improvement store.

Fulliautomatix
09-09-2018, 10:14 PM
Buy a bernzomatic torch in the plumbing section of your local home improvement store.

This. Here's what I use: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-TS4000T-Trigger-Start-Torch-Head-TS4000T/202185055

Kenny East
09-10-2018, 06:03 AM
The ts8000? It's the one with the piazo button that sparks it's self. Usually like $20+ clean the tip/nozzle after a show of before storing. Fuse spit causes it to clog fast.

displayfireworks1
09-10-2018, 07:10 AM
I agree go for the TS 8000 model. You can adjust the flame intensity and you get that extra tip that helps protect against fuse spit back. Here is my video from 2012.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy44igLQV6Y

MtnViewPyro
09-10-2018, 12:12 PM
Thank you all for the recommendations. With those prices, I might skip Santa and get one early.

cptnding
09-10-2018, 11:44 PM
I have a Bernzomatic TS4000 and it's a great torch. Especially of you're hand lighting a lot of stuff but 90% of the time I use this one:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-ST2200T-Butane-Micro-Torch-330194/100564678

3140

Small enough to fit in a roomy pocket. Runs off butane and lasts forever on a charge. Very handy for other stuff like melting rope ends or lighting birthday candles. It has an annoying safety switch but it's easy to disable or remove.

MtnViewPyro
09-11-2018, 08:49 AM
I have a Bernzomatic TS4000 and it's a great torch. Especially of you're hand lighting a lot of stuff but 90% of the time I use this one:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-ST2200T-Butane-Micro-Torch-330194/100564678

3140

Small enough to fit in a roomy pocket. Runs off butane and lasts forever on a charge. Very handy for other stuff like melting rope ends or lighting birthday candles. It has an annoying safety switch but it's easy to disable or remove.

I’ve been seeing that one. I’m thinking that smaller one would be better for me as I won’t be using it a bunch. The ts8000 might find it’s way into my shop though. So I’m weighing the benefits lol.

joewad
09-11-2018, 04:25 PM
Sorry, I couldn't help myself....

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MtnViewPyro
09-11-2018, 05:14 PM
Sorry, I couldn't help myself....

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Lol I think Dollar General has a buy one get one free special on those.

Icooclast
09-13-2018, 07:33 AM
Lol I think Dollar General has a buy one get one free special on those.

if not, i'm sure you can get it from wal-mart or ebay. lol.

MtnViewPyro
09-13-2018, 12:10 PM
Lol yes, I believe Wal-Mart has it on rollback.