Semlos Butane Torch with Fuel Gauge, Refillable Kitchen Torch Lighter BBQ

This is an excellent tool not only for the kitchen it is very useful in the shop for shrink tubing solder type wire connectors and any time you need a reliable flame I am very pleased with mine!!

Almost everything about this torch is great especially the price point. I have ordered many versions of this same torch and this is a nice one. The only difference from similar models is the candy red high quality paint job. It is used in a restaurant setting. Table side torch experiences are about impressing and this does that better than the black ones. We can get about 3-5 months out of the igniter. At the price point I don’t mind. It would probably last longer in another setting, but I’m not sure. It is not worth it to spend more on a lighter that claims to not have the same problem, they all do at various levels. 10-15$ for a torch with a gas gauge, a wide range of heat levels and a pull trigger rather than a thumb button is an amazing deal. The trigger is a huge deal if used over and over again. Your thumb will hurt pretty bad by the end of service with other ones, with a trigger you are fine. We never really use the hold flame button, but it works. In a busy restaurant things drop. They need to not stay on when they do lol. For completely different reasons (salamander maintenance) I have high heat testing equipment. We tested this torch against some ones claiming higher BTU and found almost no difference and this hits the quoted range. If you need it to hit the highest heat ranges you need premium fuel. We use simple camping stove fuel (also from Amazon, it’s a red can we buy in bulk). There is an attachment included that is pretty durable. It works with bigger cans like the ones we buy. Fuel is going to be much more expensive than torches and buying camping grade butane in bulk is saving me hundreds every few months. Refueling is easy, just follow directions. Empty with the red stick then fill in 3-5 second spurts with the flame intensity gauge at its lowest setting. Finally it is pretty drop resistant and sturdy. I have no fear of leaking or (god-forbid) gas related explosions. It is put together better than you would expect for the price point. I have not found any torch in the 20-100$ range that works better for our purposes. Some may last a little longer, but it’s better overall to just replace as needed rather than buy more expensive ones.

OK, so I mainly use this for Creme Brulee and Marangue pie toppings, but there are a myriad of things it could be used for. If you want to brown the top of your caserole, but don't want to chance putting your ceramic or glass baking dish under the broiler, use this. I bake gluten free and a lot of gluten free baked goods come out pretty light colored. That's just the nature of gluten free baked products, by the time you get most of them to show color, they've burned. This has saved a lot of potential failures. The tops look nice and toasty, without burning. This is simple to operate and I highly recommend it and while it doesn't really make a difference, it looks great too. Thank you for reading my review.

Everything works well except it is difficult to see and measure the butane fill level. As the instruction says, when the torch is full, the butane will sprays out. It is very important to have the plastic lock on the trigger while filling the torch because if the butane sprays out and you accidentally squeeze the trigger, the torch will spark which could instantly ignite the escaping butane. That is a safety issue and a fire hazard.

So far it's very dependable. Easy to fill and flame adjustment works perfectly!

I was doing some large-ish resin work, and wanted to use a flame to pop bubbles. This seemed like it would be easier than using an acetylene torch, so I tried it. (The resin was kind of a pain, but this did work to pop a lot of the bubbles). It's a lot of plastic, and as anyone who's ever used a plastic lighter can tell you, if you keep it lit too long, it's likely gonna melt, but I was surprised, it didn't show any sign of a problem while I was using it. (I used fairly short, moving passes over the resin, so not on for a long time on each pass.) I did have trouble figuring out how to get the gas into it. and I'm sure glad I did it outside, because I lost quite a bit of gas before I got the hang of it. Fortunately, the gas vaporizes the instant it hits the air, so no pesky spills to clean up. For ease of use, this is the bomb, compared to Acetylene Torches. Easy to hold, easy to ignite, and way smaller to store in the cupboard. I have both, and trust me, this will be my go to torch for anything that doesn't require a long duration, or super hot flame. It's basically a glorified lighter, but it allows you to direct the flame a lot better. I like it.

Living in the country comes with its own set of unique challenges, and one such challenge is the recurring need to burn leaves in the fall and dispose of limbs shed by trees during even the gentlest of breezes. However, I'm happy to share that I have discovered an exceptional solution to this problem—the efficient leaf-burning torch. This little torch has been a game-changer for me, and I can't recommend it enough to anyone facing similar challenges in their rural living experience. The torch's compact and user-friendly design makes it incredibly easy to ignite and manage fires. Compared to traditional matches, this torch provides a reliable and long-lasting flame that effortlessly ignites leaves and twigs, ensuring that even the most stubborn debris is burnt to ash. The torch's sturdy construction and high-quality materials also guarantee durability, which means it will be a faithful companion during the many falls. Not only does this torch make the process of burning leaves and disposing of tree limbs more manageable, but it also significantly reduces the time and effort required for these tasks. This has allowed me to enjoy the beautiful countryside while maintaining a clean and well-kept property.

UPDATE..... Sellar reached out and offered a refund on my purchase. I appreciate that! So I'm raising it by one star. Good seller I guess I'll just got one that didn't want the job- it happens. Once you get some fluid in it it works fine. But I have tried three different cans of butane fluid of different brands, I can never get the thing to fill up but maybe halfway. Butane squirts out everywhere and you waste it. The fill nozzle on the lighter does not fit the stems on the butane cans correctly. And yeah I've tried to use all the adapters supplied with the butane can and they all just make it worse, and I have used a tool to bleed the air. No dice. Could not bring myself to purchase another one of these....

This is a great little torch and a real deal for the price. The flame is smaller than I expected, but I have come to appreciate that after repeated use. I use it to heat my nail when i am dabbing and my last torch was a lot larger and had a huge flame. It would heat the nail really fast, but it was loud as heck. This torch takes a bit longer to get things heated up, but I can still hear my tunes or TV while it's doing it. It is perfect for my use. I saw a lot of reviews slamming the "lock" button saying it doesn't work. That isn't true, it works great if you use it properly. It is a bit weird at first, and of course there are no instructions, but after doing it a few times it becomes natural. To lock the trigger on: 1- Pull back on the trigger , this will light the torch. 2- With the trigger pulled back depress the " lock" button. 3- KEEP THE "LOCK" BUTTON DEPRESSED and release the trigger. 4- Release "lock on" button and the trigger is now locked open. 5- To release the lock and turn the torch off just pull back on the trigger, you will hear a click and the lock is open and you can release the trigger If you fill this torch properly (don't overfill), and learn how to work the trigger lock you will be very happy with its performance.

Fácil de usar y tiene una llama muy potente!!

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Tolles Design, sehr stabil in der Ausführung. Der Brenner ist jetzt seit mehr als zwei Jahren viel im Einsatz und funktioniert tadellos. Auch das Nachfüllen des Flüssiggas ist überhaupt kein Problem.