Manual burners require more effort but are often cheaper, while automatic burners are more convenient but usually more expensive. The disadvantage is of course that there is an electrical lead and most people will also need an extension lead to reach the weeds. You should avoid using a weed burner during cold weather, as the cold temperatures will make it difficult for the weed to absorb the heat from the flame.

The Batavia 4-In-1 Electric Weed Burner is simple, fast and the perfect way to burn those unwanted weeds. Below you can see an image of the gas flow regulator, this allows you to adjust the speed at which gas comes out and as such the size of the flame. An average kWh (unit of electricity) in the UK at the moment is 19p, so a 2000 watt weed burner will cost 38p to run for an hour. The torch screws onto the gas canister so make sure your canister has the screw type fitting and not the barbeque type fitting.When you’ve finished turn off the weed burner and let it cool down before touching the end or storing it away. The first time I came across a weed burner was actually watching some TV program about people living in Alaska. Now, these are some serious torches, also known as roofers torchers they are commonly used for melting bitumen when roofing.

I went out and purchased three of the most popular styles of weed burners with my own money and then put them to the test for you, my dear readers! But for people who want to clear a few weeds from a path but don’t want to use chemicals or toxins then a weed burner is an absolutely perfect solution. However, high BTU burners can also be more challenging to control, so it’s essential to exercise caution and follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using one.There are many ways to use a weed burner, but the most common way is to simply hold the flame against the weed for a few seconds. This burner also comes with a concentrator nozzle which can help funnel the heat into a much smaller target zone.