Is this torch appropriate for cooking use? Just received one and it lists use for industrial purposes
50506
Well I would think you need to get a special type of fuel but the container is kind of lacking in the size area so I would think you should go with a torch specifically for cooking. But if you wanted to I don't see why not. It has a really powerful flame for a short time which is enough to cook with so I guess so.
50507
Absolutely! It makes a great creme brulee torch or for blistering the skin off of chiles.
50508
As far a I know, it is OK. It is just a common butane torch, nothing special about it. A small flame like many others.
50509
For caramelizing sugars on something like Crème brûlée this would work perfect. Happy Cooking!!!
50510
Oh, I use it for cooking all the time. I puts out more heat (may I say BTUs) than the "regular" torch I used before. And it takes the regular type of household butane like any other one (including your Zippo lighter). But it does consume a lot of gas - which makes sense, I suppose.
895383
Yes, it would be wonderfully suited for that I would think. I even use it on my electric range in the house....It is a high quality item that will last decades of you are familiar with carbon steel or cast iron cooking!
1871456
no. For torch use there is a knob that rotates the LED bulb assembly so it can be used as a flashlight (the flashlight lens is the bulb you see on top)
1758878
Either way is good! In fact it may be better with a soldering iron since it's packaged in a smaller quantity as though intended for small jobs such as might be tackled with a soldering iron. Torches will work too though.
3591
While I don't believe it would be dangerous, this torch is designed for MAPP and propane. If you used isobutane, which has an extra carbon in its chemical formula, you might get a flame temp not as hot as you were expecting. The reason is the orifice is designed to admit enough air to burn a 3-carbon gas like propane. A 4-carbon chain requires more air on a proportional basis. I would try it and see what you get, but only if the butane tank access fits the torch. If you get any trace of yellow in the flame, not enough air is being admitted to completely burn the butane. As such, the flame will have a lower temperature, and could even deposit soot on your work. If no yellow, you still may not be out of trouble. Butane liquid "boils"in the tank at a higher temperature than propane. So during prolonged use of butane fuel at maximum flow rate for the torch, the flame may eventually go to a lower level, unless you were to supply warmth (ungloved hands, warm water) to the butane tank.
2157560
It is a nice little torch. I did have a small problem with number 4 tip threading onto the end of the torch. They sent me a torch right out and this one works great, no problems whatsoever.
1875472
I personally wouldn't try to cook anything in it on a stove, oven, or open fire. I use it just for storing bacon grease. That is all it is intended to be used for.
2120244
Yes, it works great for that. we use it almost all the time for cooking and re heating especially with cast iron. Nice even heat.
1401591
Hello: Yes! I just used it last week to make chili on a campstove in Yosemite. I bought it for solar cooking purposes, but it is all purpose. Just be careful as the handles get hot.
1023363
I honestly don't know but you may be trying to create something this powerful little torch can't be. If you saw this in a convenience store you wlld'nt hesitate to buy it, trust me.
49362
Yes, in fact it that's about all I use mine for. I use this to test cast to find the right mixture of lead. I have a propane torch that I use to heat it up and it's great for testing out loads without having to wait for a 10 or 20 lbs lead pot to heat up. if you plan on using it over a fire, make sure the Dipper is firmly screwed onto the handle as it may loosen from time to time. You wouldn't want it to fall off full of hot lead. This lead dipper would also be great as a field lead smelter for hard core muzzle loaders.
1795098
yes, it can be used for cooking, but carefully. The burn point is only 350F (175C) which, for a high heat stir-fry, is too low. I used it for a finishing sauce on already cooked fish and vegetables.
1455561
That was excellent to-the-point information that I understand -thanks! Is this a poor choice of pan for foods that benefit from high-heat searing then?
871593
Honestly? I wouldn't use it near a flame in the way you describe. It's galvanized, which when heated, gives off seriously DEADLY fumes. Use at your own risk, of course....but it's also not a heavy gauge and probably wouldn't last as long as you need. I'd check into non-galvanized, heavy-gauge mesh with a bit larger openings. I hope I don't sound too preachy! I've had a run-in with heating galvanized metal and it wasn't fun.
172702
No, you have to run it with a soldering tip. It i awesome for a soldering iron though. I don't recommend a butane torch if you plan on using it for plumbing or anything that requires a lot of heat, they usually won't get that hot.
197318
So far the answer is yes for me. I would recommend using it a couple times with a pot you care less about - the pain on the burner burns off the first couple times you use it, and for me at least, left some black scorch marks on the bottom of the pan. I just used a new 30qt pot to fry a turkey with it last week, and the pot worked just fine and survived unscaved after being on the highest flame setting for almost an hour.
546211
I wouldn't use it for grilling but I imagine it would be ok if it was not directly over the flame/coals. I use mine often with a standard stove and love it.