Fire starting with a map torch

I started doing the same after Highbeams posts convinced me to try it...so much easier....

I started doing this last year also, I wouldn't go any other way now. Plus I got a little bit of dignity back from doing this, I don't have to go to the recycling center in town and rummage through the "old news paper bin" looking like a hobo.

kennyp2339 said:

I started doing this last year also, I wouldn't go any other way now. Plus I got a little bit of dignity back from doing this, I don't have to go to the recycling center in town and rummage through the "old news paper bin" looking like a hobo.

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That is funny!

I use one of these TS800 torch, I just use propane, (it's cheaper) in the fat tank made for camp stoves, doesn't
tip over as easily as the skinny ones. If you have some twig and stick kindling you really don't even need a fire
starter, the torch will light it just fine.

WES999 said:

I use one of these TS800 torch, I just use propane, (it's cheaper) in the fat tank made for camp stoves, doesn't
tip over as easily as the skinny ones. If you have some twig and stick kindling you really don't even need a fire
starter, the torch will light it just fine.

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Yup I use the same torch, to start both my pellet stove and wood stove. I haven't used paper or starter in a few years, and it's making how long a tank lasts....

The only thing to worry about is that one tank of fuel is enough to level a home if it were to leak out just right. There is some risk associated with a propane tank inside the home.

Of course, same can happen if any propane appliance leaks.

I use the green lpg tanks too. I’ve heard that you can refill them with an adapter made by mr. Heater for less than 50 cents. A full 1# tank lasts all year.

Oh and the torch can preheat the flue if you need that.

I’ve even been known to chase a spider across the hearth with one.

WES999 said:

I use one of these TS800 torch, I just use propane, (it's cheaper) in the fat tank made for camp stoves, doesn't
tip over as easily as the skinny ones. If you have some twig and stick kindling you really don't even need a fire
starter, the torch will light it just fine.

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This is exactly what we do. All spring summer fall we pick up all the small sticks and put them in a holding area. During burning we go to the stick stash and we us them and a torch, with in 15 seconds... its going
Been using the torch meathead for 2 years now

Not me. I light lots of fires in both stoves. If I had a bigger house I could maybe keep it going but we overheat. Such is the life of a woodburner.

begreen said:

Funny thing is the folks using the map torch are BK owners. I thought they only lit their stoves once at the beginning of the season.

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Reported !!

I still like striking a match with some paper and twigs or bark. Guess I'm just old fashioned like that.