Was looking around for a weed burner and all those cheap one pretty often get faulty fast so to avoid disappointment wanted one with warranty. Aldi offers one with 36 months warranty at 13.99 with one 336g gas bottle (burns up to 50mins). The cheapest on ebay are about 1-2 quid cheaper without gas as well as with no warranty so looks alright for me. That one is also slightly longer (970mm).
Need to get rid of weeds from my driveway and paving without using chemicals. Also good for lighting BBQ.
In-store only.
16 comments
urbanbushwacker
9 May 176#1
That looks nothing like the Rizla? :man:
CrazyBob
9 May 17#2
Thanks OP
jameslord299
9 May 173#3
7.99 at home bargains and a 3 pack of gas 3.99.
pennyfarthing88 to jameslord299
9 May 171#4
£9.99 without gas - good price though compared to elsewhere.
Heat added op
robertoegg
10 May 171#5
What happened to pulling out weeds for free?
SpragClutch
10 May 172#6
Bought one of these last year. Only burns weeds that are already dead so not much point really. Works fine if all you want to burn is dry stuff.
abrichmond to SpragClutch
10 May 172#7
Must admit they are pretty useless
SuperMariosDad
10 May 172#8
You're only supposed to run the flame over the weed for a few seconds. Not burn it until it's completely charred. This causes the plant to try to repair itself by taking on more water, but it can't so dies all the way down to the root.
However I have one of these and it is pretty useless, plus any dry material near the weed will catch. So I went back to buying glycophosphate which does an amazing job. Get 5 litres of concentrate for about £30, it will make up over 600 litres of weed killer. Perfect for a knapsack sprayer but not so great for the environment. :confused:
nihcaj to SuperMariosDad
10 May 171#9
Not so bad for annual weeds, although very very slow as it needs much more heating than you suggest; but for perennial weeds unless you just about totally "cook" the root, which is usually not easy to do they pop back up in a matter of days or weeks. I only use mine on paths where I don't want to use salt which is where I don't want it to leach elsewhere. Generally I don't use weedkiller unless I really don't have an alternative
I won't bother to buy a new one if mine conks out.
Meathotukdeals
10 May 171#10
Do notice the length of the weed wand you are looking at. Some are so short you may find yourself bent slightly over while using it. Then if you already have a bad back....
ashman33 to Meathotukdeals
10 May 172#14
It's not the size of your weed wand that matters it's how you use it.
ms84
10 May 17#11
Just used it for about 20 mins on the paving and works fine, no problems at all and my moss is burnt :sunglasses: plus all dog hairs are gone from between the blocks :stuck_out_tongue:
themachman
10 May 17#12
just use salt and boiling water :wink:
callum84
10 May 17#13
What you want is a Sheen X300.
Significant investment compared to gas wands but can clear large areas quickly and great fun.
InTheKnow444
11 May 17#15
Household bleach, the thick stuff
Great on dandelions coming through flags
nihcaj to InTheKnow444
17 May 17#16
Nasty toxic stuff to pets and kids, plus walked into the house is a great way to end up with spotted carpets! About a teaspoon of salt is far safer and works perfectly.
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Opening post
Need to get rid of weeds from my driveway and paving without using chemicals. Also good for lighting BBQ.
In-store only.
16 comments
Heat added op
However I have one of these and it is pretty useless, plus any dry material near the weed will catch. So I went back to buying glycophosphate which does an amazing job. Get 5 litres of concentrate for about £30, it will make up over 600 litres of weed killer. Perfect for a knapsack sprayer but not so great for the environment. :confused:
I won't bother to buy a new one if mine conks out.
Significant investment compared to gas wands but can clear large areas quickly and great fun.
Great on dandelions coming through flags