Flame King YSN340K 340,000 BTU Propane Torch Weed Burner with 10-ft Hose

Well after reading a few reviews I questioned purchasing this torch. Boy I'm glad I went with my gut and purchased it. This torch is amazing! It has exceeded my needs and works like a charm. I have used it cleaning up the property I purchased even burning stumps. Flame control is great and have no issues using it.

This is working great to get cleanup in my gardens. There are several large gardens and the weeds just take over and I work very full time and can't keep up. I'm using this now to help clear the large weed areas and create borders. You do need to get the hang of it a little to figure out how high you need to get with the setting for what you are wanting. And it's a good idea to water down any nearby plants you don't want totally damaged, unless it's a plant like a hosta that can tolerate losing a few leaves at the end of the season. Have to say it's also enjoyable and satisfying to use lol

This really kills nasty weeds like desert broom here in Phoenix area that have grown to big to kill with weed spray. Be sure to read all the instructions even though its very easy to set up. I use it with the Flame King 3lb tank even though Flame King says to use a larger tank. The 3lb propane tank when full is fine for me. I think the 10lb tank would wear me out. I was able to do our large yard in one shot. The tank indicated it was empty just as I finished. Igniting the weed flamer is easy with the push button igniter. The flame can be adjusted with a knob that's near the handle. I found it's best to flame the weed near ground level to really kill it. Flaming it at it's highest point causes a lot of flame but may not fully kill the weed. It's a good idea if there are leaves near the weed to remove them before flaming as they will catch fire also. I'm rally glad I found this product.

Although this just arrived today I was anxious to unpack and assemble it since we have a considerable amount of ice on some of our walkways. I properly hooked it up to my propane source and began experimenting with some of the worst ice. The force of the blast of flame was quite strong and I was able to clear a fair amount of the ice from one of my walks. The thicker the ice the longer it will take to clear it. Keep in mind that if the temperature is extremely cold you will run the risk of it refreezing. Luckily, at the time of my usage, it was in the mid thirties most of the day and the water had pretty mush evaporated. One thing to note is that the flame is VERY HOT and if you hold it too close to your work it will blast backwards a bit and char the metal flame opening. I kind of wish the propane feed hose was a bit longer to enable the user to walk further away from the tank without having to pick it up so often.

I was looking for a way to rid the back lot of weeds without spending a ton of money on weed killer and risking long term affects of harsh chemicals for both the family and the pets. This torch seemed worth a try, and ended up working out very well. I like the ability to adjust the flame, and have had no issues with the pilot flame going out, even on higher wind/breezy days. The hose is a very good length to connect to a 20lb propane cylinder and keep the tank at a safe distance from the area being torched. I chose Flame King as it is a known brand, and when it comes to potential burn dangers its best to stick with what is known and not cheap out. Although at the time of purchase I thought the price was very reasonable. Highly recommend!

Finally figured out how to get theis thing threaded to my propane tank. Not only is it a reverse thread, but you also have to put a bit of pressure on it while trying to get the thread started. This torch is extremely powerful--it sounds like a small jet engine once the trigger is pulled. Don't use this anywhere near mulch, and wear shoes--not flips flops because small pieces of burnt weeds fly around. I also don't recommend wearing shorts because the heat coming off of this is real. I kept a couple buckets of water near me as well as having my hose ready just in case. It definitely did the job!

I’m extremely disappointed with the durability of the Flame King 340,000 BTU Propane Torch. This is now the third one I’ve purchased, and all three have failed after only a few months of use. In each case, I experienced problems with the needle valve and/or hose. After having essentially the same failures three times, I no longer consider this an isolated defect—it appears to be a serious durability issue with the product. What makes the situation even more frustrating is that I purchased a warranty specifically to protect against this type of failure, but my warranty claim is not being honored. I paid extra for that protection expecting it to mean something when the product failed. When the torch works, it does the job well, which is why I gave it multiple chances and purchased replacements. Unfortunately, a propane torch needs to be reliable, particularly when the problems involve components that control or carry propane. After three purchases, three premature failures, and an unsuccessful warranty claim, I cannot recommend this product based on my experience. Flame King needs to address the durability of the needle valve and hose, and customers who purchase warranty protection should be able to rely on it when these components fail.

This easy lighting torch, w/ built in ignition, is a great tool if you have weeds that can be burned off without damaging nearby vegetation (and obviously move any furniture). Screws directly into the inside threads of a typical bbq propane tank. Most recently I spent 30 mins burning off the spring/summer weeds in 3 areas of my property that normally would take me a half day to weed out while on my hands and knees. That said, I would not use this torch for weeds coming up between marble tiles or on any other light colored stone or decking. The heat from the torch can permanently discolor marble. Also, be careful with prolonged bursts near tree roots.

Well good

really good easy to use very powerful buy it

Works every time I've had no problem

Bonne outil belle qualité

Flames come out of top and burn igniter.