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Title: Benzomatic TS-4000
Post by: Redsparow1 on October 27, 2016, 02:36:52 AM

I did a quick write up on the Benzomatic TS-4000 trigger for the MAPP torch, which is my favorite way to get the grill started.  There a cheaper ways to do it, but if you like toys and you like fire, it is hard to beat this way.  This thing sounds like a jet engine, so I thought I would go through fuel like crazy, but 10 months later I am still on the first canister! I have tried electric starters, alcohol soaked cotton balls, starter cubes, but this method has worked the best for me.

http://www.backyardmovies.net/benzomatic-ts-4000-mapp-torch-review/ (http://www.backyardmovies.net/benzomatic-ts-4000-mapp-torch-review/)

Title: Re: Benzomatic TS-4000
Post by: Tailgating is my game on October 27, 2016, 08:42:47 AM

Looks like a nice product! Will it run on regular propane?


I got a song for you Cody ;) ;) ;) ;)   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFwo1EynCeI

Title: Re: Benzomatic TS-4000
Post by: Cajunate on October 27, 2016, 09:24:48 AM

I have one, works great!
Another less expensive alternative is  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00008ZA0F/ref=pd_sbs_469_3?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00008ZA0F&pd_rd_r=BD4E0FW5CNASBS9XTJ5B&pd_rd_w=qVgEc&pd_rd_wg=f8s6U&psc=1&refRID=BD4E0FW5CNASBS9XTJ5B

uses propane and I believe I may have tried mapp on it too. I like the length and I sometimes even use it to burn weeds in cracks of driveway. It says it's discontinued but I would still try to find one.

Title: Re: Benzomatic TS-4000
Post by: muebe on October 27, 2016, 10:38:41 AM

I have one that you can adjust the pressure and with a piezo igniter. It gets the pellet tube smoker going lickety split :thumbup:

Title: Re: Benzomatic TS-4000
Post by: Redsparow1 on October 28, 2016, 11:42:10 AM

Quote from: Tailgating is my game on October 27, 2016, 08:42:47 AM

Looks like a nice product! Will it run on regular propane?


I got a song for you Cody ;) ;) ;) ;)   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFwo1EynCeI

Yep, this torch is compatible with propane if you want to use that, I think the propane is a little cheaper.  I haven't tried it yet, but that may be in my future when I burn through my current MAPP canister.

I don't want to be egotistical, but I think I AM EXACTLY who Jim had in mind when he sang that song....not some tramp...  ;)

@Muebe I never had much luck with my Amaze'n Smokin tube until I got this torch.  I could never get it to stay lt long enough to be useful.