Blythewood BBQ'er
Babbling Farker
First time I fired one up at a comp the neighboring team named it the dragon.
Funny that's what me and dad call it!
First time I fired one up at a comp the neighboring team named it the dragon.
They are finally catching on. Loved mine and recently it broke but i'm not in a hurry to get another one since i got their electric start propane torch...that' thing is is waaaay nice and don't have to lug along the 20 gallon tank. It lights the charcoal fast and nice because it's so portable.
http://www.harborfreight.com/electric-start-propane-torch-91061.html
That thing is a beast though.
whats the difference (besides size) between that and say a bernzomatic plumbing torch?
whats the difference (besides size) between that and say a bernzomatic plumbing torch?
Oh yea, all a guy needs is a third hand:shock:Nothing like a weed-burner in one hand and a beer in the other when lighting your fire!
Nothing like a weed-burner in one hand and a beer in the other when lighting your fire!
Probably about 4 extra inches of flame and lots of BTU's. It makes the benzo's look like a Bic lighter.
Harbor Freight hand torch lighting charcoal - YouTube
These will work well for those of you without the electric start
Yeah, but then you have to put your beer down... :mrgreen:
Been awhile, but this post reached out for me.
I kettle Q with mesquite chunk charcoal. A propane torch is a must. But to actually get it completely ready, you need compressed air. By judiciously applying air to the mesquite, flames develop, and the heat is spread to adjoining chunks. While a dragon may impress, the ensuing "volcano" just may concern your neighbors a bit. You will have the roar and the large shower of sparks like a volcano. And a hot bed to begin grilling, to boot. Done at night, there will be no mistaking what you are up to, provided your neighbors know you are into real BBQ, and not just some nutsy neighbor working his volcano nursery.
Eye and face protection a must. For that matter, covering the body is a good idea, too. And don't forget to water the lawn...buildings...and neighboring stands of trees. Don't try this in the wind unless you are on Mars. Enjoy the "Q" show. Safely.
Cheers!
-smik1