2000W Electric Weed Burner - Draper 68696 - 1.7m Cable Hot Air Garden Commercial Allotment Weed Control

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Overall, it measures 101 cm long, 8 wide and 10 cm tall. It’s lightweight enough to hold for prolonged periods, the ergonomics are good, and the handle is easy to grip. I felt it was well balanced and easy to control. It has lots of burning nozzles included (even though it doesn’t say what to do with them…), and reaches a higher temperature than other electronic versions. The maximum output is a powerful 2000 watts and there are two power settings: 60°C and 600°C. This means it’s on par with the ToolTronix weed burner but cooler than the URBN GARDEN 3-in-1.

Everything else about the Draper electric weed burner is pretty standard. You get a short 1.7m lead, a UK plug, a detachable handle to make storage easier and a removable nozzle so you can switch to lighting BBQs if you so wish.If you’ve never used an electric weed burner before there are some key points you should know about. There are a couple of factors that can make weed burners more versatile. Electric burners with multiple nozzle attachments will have multiple uses . A cone head is ideal for combatting weeds, but the best electric weed burners will also have nozzles that allow them to double up as paint strippers and melt driveway ice on wintry days. This misunderstanding is even present on YouTube, where I saw a gardener blasting a single weed into oblivion for 30 seconds and then recommending others do the same. Depending on what you’re hoping the use the weed burner for, you may want more attachments. For example, thinner nozzles can be used to targeting and isolate specific weeds, potentially causing less damage to surrounding grass.

The handle is ergonomically shaped, and the weed burner is 100% cordless so you can walk around with no trailing cables or power supply. I always find this to be a great characteristic to look out for because when tools are more straight forward to use, I’m more likely to go to the trouble of getting them out of the shed in the first place. This burner didn’t come with any attachments for other tasks such as paint stripping, lighting BBQs etc. Neither does it convert into a small handheld version, and it isn’t as compact or as lightweight as some other products.They also produce garden composters, sprayers and weed control devices, including this electric weeder and a separate gas version. If you’re looking for an affordable product that covers the basics but would prefer a device from a trusted brand that honours their warranties, I think you should consider this electric weed burner from Draper. Once I turned off the power, the hot end was cool within about 5 minutes; however, it took over an hour for the heat to dissipate enough for me to feel it was safe for storage. There’s no indication that the burner is cool enough to touch (although most burners don’t have a way to show this).

Colour – The colour of your electric weed burner really comes down to personal preference. The one thing we would like to mention is that we like the models that are brighter in colour, purely for safety reasons. If you have a number of weeds to work with, or a garden with a lot of foliage then the last thing you want is your weed burner blending in. Not only could this then accidentally burn plants or grass that you are wanting to keep, but it could cause an accident when you are moving round your garden.If a weed burner has several nozzles, it will likely be more suitable for more completing a variety of tasks. For example, flat nozzles can allow weed burners to be used to strip paint (if recommended by the instructions). Extendable Handles Chemical-free weed killing methods have become popular in recent years as consumers are now more aware of the dangers chemicals pose to human and animal health. Make sure to leave it somewhere secure after use – not lying around where the kids might find it – and let it cool down completely before storing. Unit Adjustability Other applications aside from weed burning listed in the instructions include paint removal, soldering terminals, drying adhesives, defrosting icy steps and disinfection. These would all be done with the same nozzle.