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Default Torches can flame without propane tank connected!

"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" wrote in message
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If liquid is the key the best
way I can think to do it would be to light the torch and hold the tank
with the valve straight down to maximize the flow of liquid, then let
the torch burn for a few minutes to make sure the torch tubing is
flooded with liquid. Keep the tank upside down, turn off the torch,
and unscrew the torch from the tank as quickly as you can to minimize
venting as the check ball seats, then point the torch up to minimize
the flow of liquid into the flame, and pull the trigger.


I did _exactly_ that, allowing the torch to run long enough to ensure
there was liquid in the riser tube. 0.7 second 'puff'. It _was_ the
longest one, most being under 1/3 second.

Lloyd
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Thanks, Lloyd, I knew you would be thorough. I completely agree with you,
there has to be a gimmick of some kind, like Photoshop or a little tank in
the handle or a clear plastic supply tube :-).

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Carl Ijames