We have looked at both electric weed burners and gas ones and then compared the pros and cons of both. This is the Heavy-duty gas burner in my parents garden, about to destroy some weeds! Do You Want A Gas or Electric Weed Burner?

These do work, they can burn up those pesky weeds and have them in flames in a few seconds. They are easy to use and not as scary as the full-blown gas torches I will talk about below. This is the sweet spot for most users and is the weed burner style I would recommend to most people. Handheld Gas Weed Burner In Action Heavy Duty Gas Weed Burner With a gas burner you have to keep buying gas canisters. Those are not always readily available and you can also forget to buy them which can get frustrating. You also have to pay for these so just be aware of that. As far as I am aware there are no cordless battery-powered weed burners available. High heat elements and battery power don’t work well together. There are a few things you should avoid doing with a weed burner. Do not use it near flammable materials, such as gasoline or propane tanks. Do not use it near children or pets, and be sure to keep the tool away from your face and body when using it. Conclusion

Most people in the UK will initially try some form of weed killer and some of those can work. Weed killers can be an issue though if you have kids or pets around the home. There is also the time that you have to wait for those to work, and they may take several applications. The mechanism for automatic ignition: Capable of operating without external power. Simply attach tiny propane or MAPP gas cylinder tank (not included) to the end; There are two types of gas weed burner, big powerful ones that require a large gas tank or smaller handheld ones which use a compact camping gas bottle. Watch Them In Action The heat from the weed burner destroys the internal cell structures of the weeds causing them to wither and die within 1-2 days. It leaves the garden completely safe for children and animals immediately after use.

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. The heat will cause the weed to wilt and eventually die. You can also use a weed burner to create a barrier between your plants and the weeds by running the flame along the ground around your plants. This will create a “burn line” that weeds will not cross. Be careful not to overdo it, though, as too much heat can damage your plants. If you have a gas cannister weed burner first attach the gas cannister, adjust the outlet flow, push the ignition, and you’re good to go.Some people do have a fear of flames and a gas canister. At the same time with an electric burner you do have lots of heat and a trailing electric lead to worry about. When using either version you just have to be careful when using them. Apart from that, they are worse in every way. They are not as powerful, they are more expensive and you are also tethered by a power cord, making them harder to use. If you want my advice, buy gas. But then this brings its own question, which gas burner to buy? It’s worth wearing a mask if you’re sensitive to smoke. Some weeds can smolder and provoke adverse reactions. Some buyers also use these to help de-ice frozen paths in the winter time. Some also use them on frozen pipes though some care is required when doing that. Some users also use these for lighting BBQs though we think that is a little extreme.

Hi Daniel. Wouldn't mind a heads up on why my comment on the burner left yesterday did not meet approval and has been taken down. The Parklandburner features a protective shroud as many of the burners do, this allows the heat to be targeted and reduce the damage to any surrounding plants. One major advantage the electrical burners have over the gas is that they don’t use up and consumables, you won’t be eternally changing gas canisters. This burner also comes with a concentrator nozzle which can help funnel the heat into a much smaller target zone. I absolutely loved using this burner, it sends out a serious flame and absolutely destroys any weeds in its path, it makes weeding fun!There are several types of weed burners available, but propane-powered burners are considered the most efficient due to their high heat output and ease of use.