Recommendations for a Kitchen Gas Torch?

askvictor on 10/08/2023 - 14:03

I'm looking for a decent, but cheap-ish gas torch for the kitchen, for searing, wok-hei, and perhaps the odd brulee. Any suggestions (preferably on ebay)?

Food & Grocery Gas Torch

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  • jv on 10/08/2023 - 14:17
    +2

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/374500853044

  • sumyungguy on 10/08/2023 - 14:49
    +8

    I recommend the ones that work with disposable butane cartridges @$9.95

    • Cheaplikethebird on 10/08/2023 - 14:56
      +1

      Same. $4.50 for a 3-pack of butane cartridges at Kmart.

      • jv on 10/08/2023 - 16:00
        -6

        Dan will be banning those soon.

        • 87percent on 10/08/2023 - 16:36

          Stock up now, and then profit

          • jv on 10/08/2023 - 16:37

            @87percent:

            and then profit

            You think there'll be a black gas market?

        • JimmyF on 10/08/2023 - 16:41

          Ahh jv, the Dan hater can't help himself.

          • jv on 10/08/2023 - 16:41
            -1

            @JimmyF:

            the Dan hater

            Dan hater ?????

            • JimmyF on 10/08/2023 - 16:43

              @jv:

              Dan hater ?????

              Yeah you….

              • jv on 10/08/2023 - 16:43
                -2

                @JimmyF: I think you're imagining things…

                I'm a member.

    • geek001 on 10/08/2023 - 16:03

      Just adding to that, maybe get one with an adjustable knob also to control the flame. I don't think the ones with an adjustable knob cost that much more.

      • jv on 10/08/2023 - 16:15
        +1

        maybe get one with an adjustable knob

        The one in the link already has that…

        • geek001 on 10/08/2023 - 16:21

          Oh good spotting. I thought the orange button was just the push button for the spark.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 10/08/2023 - 16:19

      Can I just say how wild is this right.. 9.95 free shipping, if that’s located in Australia what’s the profit margin on these ? Like a $1?

      • jv on 10/08/2023 - 16:30

        SAVE UP TO 5% WHEN YOU BUY MORE

      • jv on 10/08/2023 - 16:31
        +1

        if that’s located in Australia

        very likely drop shipped…

  • bdl on 10/08/2023 - 16:34
    +2

    I've got one of these and it's fine for Crème Brûlée https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-sat-12-…

    • John Kimble on 10/08/2023 - 16:41
      +1

      PITA to refill though, right?

      • Horacio on 10/08/2023 - 17:34
        +2

        They're very easy to refill with the same gas cannister thing I use to refill lighters

      • bdl on 10/08/2023 - 20:08

        Nah there's a little valve on base of the unit, just like the butane ciggie lighters

    • jv on 10/08/2023 - 16:48
      -1

      Product is packed in Australia

      Wow
      Australian packed too !!!

    • askvictor on 10/08/2023 - 22:27
      -1

      I have one too, but want one with a bigger flame.

      What is this, a blowtorch for ants?

  • Horacio on 10/08/2023 - 17:32
    +1

    The ALDI ones work well and I think they're coming around again soon

    • sumyungguy on 10/08/2023 - 17:42
      +1

      Why get a 60g refillable when a cartridge holds 220g?

      • Horacio on 10/08/2023 - 17:49

        Now i see your link above, they look good. The ALDI ones are smaller, that's about the only advantage I guess.

      • bdl on 10/08/2023 - 20:10

        You can fill it with any butane lighter refill, you don't need to use a 60g bottle - that's just the one that comes in the pack

        • Cheaplikethebird on 11/08/2023 - 09:27
          +1

          $6 for a 300ml butane lighter refill vs $4.50 for 3x 220ml butane cartridges. I mean you can refill out of the butane cartridges but you need to get an adapter and also it's a PITA when compared to slapping the torch onto a new can.

          • John Kimble on 11/08/2023 - 09:47
            +1

            @Cheaplikethebird: Yep, I lost the tiny red adapter, so takes some creativity to refill mine. I looked online (maybe my search terms are not correct?) for a replacement adapter and the cost to buy is not worth it, or I have to buy multiple when I just want one…

    • askvictor on 10/08/2023 - 21:52

      I have one of those, but the flame is too small.

  • ragrum on 22/08/2023 - 21:39

    I use one of these for creme brulee: https://www.bunnings.com.au/tradeflame-pro-heat-blow-torch-k…

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