These units draw 2000 Watts which will heat up the cable on your reel and eventually melt them together if the circuit breaker fails! Now this isnt always the case, but with most weed burners excessive use or retaining heat for a long time will reduce its reliability.

No issues were found with this burner and it’s definitely an option we recommend, it’s just you don’t really get much more compared to the NASUM burner (apart from an extra attachment for thermoplastics) but it’s 20 quid more, so it’s not the best value for money. It can be used to spot-eliminate weeds, and it’s easy to target the flame in the direction you want. EASY TO USE: The machine heats up at the touch of a button, and you simply hold it over the offending weed until it shrivels up, cauterised right down to its roots.Beyond weed burners, there are many other “natural” ways to kill weeds, but most of these contain salt, which is harmful and toxic to soil. I have also found from my testing that it only takes around a minute to get hot enough to burn weeds, so keep this in mind when you use your weed burner, especially for the first time. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . This isn’t a major issue in itself, but the longer it takes to heat up (and cool down for that matter) the longer the burner is heated, which can actually increase its chance of breaking over time. While not the most advanced weed burner on the market, it throws out a decent flame and remains pretty controllable.

As mentioned, I think it offers good value for money as well, given that it’s so powerful, and all things considered I think it’s one of the best weed burners overall. Overall, this one has the power and physical features you need to comfortably and safely remove weeds. You can pay using Paypal, Klarna, Credit Card, Bank Transfer, SOFORT Banking, Giropay, iDeal, Bancontact / Mister Cash.Anyway, now you know why electric weed killers are a godsend, it’s time we told you about our favourites that are currently on the market. Most burners do, but some products I’ve come across have reviews stating the handle heats up and it’s those products that have cheap or flimsy plastic handles-so just watch out. Whilst this is the most expensive in our list, it’s the best burner out there for those in the more expensive range. The lower setting was great for a single weed, say in between stones or in the soil (ideal for not damaging plants), whereas the higher setting was perfect for removing a good clump of them. Hose length: It is essential when using a heavy-duty burner because you have to carry the gas cylinder on your back or place it somewhere at the edge of the garden.

As the name suggests, flame weeding does not release harmful substances into the soil or air, making your weed removal operations more environmentally friendly. lead, a UK plug, a detachable handle to make storage easier and a removable nozzle so you can switch to lighting BBQs if you so wish. This was worrying at first as lots of reviews talked about them breaking after a while, but after a good look and some reading, it was clear that most people just used it for way too long and so it’s no wonder they damaged it. Make sure that the extension cable is fused to meet the electrical specifications of the weed burner. This weed burner is really lightweight and it’s mainly down to its aluminium and hard plastic construction.Their function is simple, it just generates enough heat to burn/heat shock the weeds to death and to destroy their cellular structure so that they don’t grow back. The use of the electric weed burner guarantees total removal of the weed while fully respecting the environment.