Are you going on a hike, out of town on kebabs or car repair requires fire work? Anyway, you can not do without a gas burner. And it’s not at all necessary to search for this bulky equipment - it is enough to purchase a can of gas and pick up a nozzle for it suitable for your tasks. In this review you will find some interesting burners, which will probably come in handy in the garage, in the country or in the hike.
The best gas burners for repair and domestic needs
STURM! 5015-KL-02 - the best model for working on metal
The universal gas cylinder burner is suitable for soldering, but can also be used to heat or melt metal parts.
The output flame is stable and not blown away by gusts of wind. The weight of such a nozzle does not exceed 157 grams, and the thermal power of the vortex torch reaches 1.8 kW.
Pros:
- Works with all types of bottled gas (propane, butane, isobutane);
- The presence of a piezoelectric element for ignition without matches;
- Adjustable torch;
- Double seal, eliminating the release of gas at the junction of the nozzle and the cylinder;
- Ability to use at different angles (if you preheat the nozzle in the normal position);
- Economical gas consumption - 86 g / h.
Minuses:
- Trigger piezo looks unreliable and slightly backlash.
DAYREX 40 628830 - the most convenient burner
The ergonomically shaped long nozzle allows you to perform any minor repairs where you need to work with fire.
The burner is connected to propane-butane cylinders having a collet connection and produces a smooth flame 20 cm long. At the end of the nozzle there is a wide socket with a diameter of 25 mm, where the cylindrical torch is formed.
Pros:
- Low weight 140 grams;
- Protection against gas leakage in the area of the burner-to-cylinder connection;
- The ability to adjust the intensity of the flame;
- The nozzle is not clogged and does not overgrow carbon;
- After a short warm-up, the burner can already be turned to work at an angle.
Minuses:
- No piezoelectric element - it is necessary to set fire to the fuel in the traditional way;
- Fuel consumption is high (180 g / h).
KOVEA Brazing Torch KT-2104 - compact torch for soldering and melting
The manufacturer positions the KT-2104 as a cutter, but in this quality it can be used except for works on tin - you should not expect miracles from this crumbs. Warmer-nozzle for collet gas cylinders suitable for minor repairs, heating pipes from tsvetmet and soldering.
The power of the device is 1.64 kW, and the nozzle forms a directional vortex flame 20 mm wide. Average fuel consumption in operating mode is 100-120 g / h.
Pros:
- Works with all major types of gas and gas mixtures;
- Adjustable power of the torch;
- Comfortable curved body;
- The burner is able to work without interruption for almost 2 hours - if only the fuel in the cylinder is enough;
- Flux and copper solder are included.
Minuses:
- Steel does not cut, because, like most burners, the flame temperature here does not exceed +1300 ° C.
The best tourist gas burners
VANGO Titanium Gas Stove (ACXSTOVE DELZ36) - Ultralight Pocket Hob
One of the most compact and lightweight burners has a weight of only 45 grams and has a folding structure.
The upper wings open like petals, forming a reliable support, on which you can safely install a liter mug. Boil such a volume of water burns in 5 minutes.
Pros:
- Compact size 8,5x7 cm;
- High power equivalent to 2.6 kW;
- High efficiency - the gas burns almost completely, which proves the pure blue color of the flame;
- Smooth power adjustment;
- Durable titanium construction elements;
- It is completed with a cover for safe transportation.
Minuses:
- Considerable gas consumption - 190 g / h;
- Not suitable for large or just heavy dishes.
FIRE-MAPLE Hard Rock FMS-123 - all-season mini-cooker
This is probably the most convenient type of burner, since it does not need to be installed on a gas cylinder. The burner has its own stable stainless steel legs and can be placed on any flat surface that is not afraid of overheating and open flame.
The stops are designed for using dishes with a bottom diameter of 12 cm. The burner itself is capable of boiling a liter of water in a record-short period of 2.5 minutes.
Pros:
- Wide and stable base;
- Very high power, equivalent to 3.5 kW;
- The presence of piezo ignition;
- Enough long and flexible supply hose;
- Maintains a load of up to 15 kg;
- Two positions of stops - for dishes with a narrow and wide bottom;
- There is a gas preheating function;
- Hard plastic case in the kit.
Minuses:
- Heavy in comparison with other burners and weighs more than half a kilo;
- High cost - 7000 rubles.
Snoop PF-GTP-R01 - Refillable Mini-Burner
This compact burner works autonomously, without a cylinder - it has its own compartment for filling gas. You can use it as a regular lighter, only with a horizontal flame supplied under pressure.
A mechanical interlock is provided on the side of the burner body to prevent accidental activation or leakage of gas.
Pros:
- Compact dimensions 9x13.5x4 cm;
- Low weight - only 134 grams;
- Automatic piezoelectric ignition;
- Adjustable gas supply;
- Non-slip grip with rubberized surface and an additional lower support-stand;
- The feed button is located on top, like on a lighter - it is easy to reach with your thumb.
Minuses:
- Price 700 rubles.
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