Jackerman Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I have been using the Looftlighter for two years now and would not be be without it. It just died (25 months) and not exchangeable since I bought it on amazon. I like the blow feature of the blowlighter, but many of the reviews were bad and said it stopped working after a couple uses. Anyone have experience with either or both the Looftlighter and blowlighter and which would you recommend? Thinking I may just have to buy another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I've used the looftlighter and a mapp torch. The torch is the deal. wickedcajun and Jackerman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwalters Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Never used a looftlighter... but like Robert said... a MAPP torch is the deal!!! Hard to beat a 3000+ degree flame. 15 seconds in each spot you want lit, and you are good to go :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjbbq Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 what is a blowlighter? is that a name brand? Jackerman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackerman Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Been thinking about trying out the mapp. Just something else to run out of though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 One bottle of mapp gas lasts a year, so there's not much replacement issue. Jackerman and rwalters 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackerman Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Good to know, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedcajun Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 +3 for Mapp!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyscalzo Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 + on the MAPP (MapPro) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben S Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I have a KJ blow lighter (fancy heat gun), propane torch, and firestarters cubes. They all work great. Each has their own pros/cons. In the winter I use cubes more because I don't want to stand over my grill. JaxxQ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John421 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Here is another option: Butane Micro Torch for $9.99. Look around for the 20% off coupon. Sunday paper or Google it. http://www.harborfreight.com/butane-micro-torch-60645.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbqboss84601 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I love my Joe Blow!!! Ben S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunyabiz Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I got a $20 Weed Torch hooked up to a 20lb propane tank which last about 3 years and less than $9 to refill. Nothing beats a weed torch. John421 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoker08 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I have heard some say a heat gun also. I tend to think what and when will something work and not work. If you are wanting to ensure you can light your unit in case of a power outage then you need something that will start it without electricity. If you don't smoke you also need to be sure that you know where an ignition source is for your desired starting material. For this reason I shy way from anything that uses electricity to start my fire. I also wanted something else besides relying on alcohol soaked cotton balls. I picked up a Benzomatic auto ignighter MAPP torch. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-TS8000KC-Premium-Torch-Kit-336638/205683985 $49.97 This unit can adjust the flame and auto ignites. If you can find the bottle you can start it as long as you have fuel in the bottle. Get a spare bottle and you're good to go for a couple years. Only thing to remember is get in the habit of every time before you start it you check to be sure that it is tightened on the bottle. You don't want to start it if the top is loose from the bottle. Don't ask how I know . Just my $0.02 ADDED: If you are doing a high heat burn or sear steaks then what Nunyabiz wrote above is better that the MAPP I would assume cause it would light more lump at any one time. I do have a question and concern for you Nunyabiz and others that use the weed torch. If you only want to light 1 small place for a low and slow does the weed torch light too much lump or is it ok? I know on CKGs you have to light only what you need. If the fire gets too hot you're stuck with a higher heat that you wanted and it's more difficult to lower the temp in those than others from what I've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackerman Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Thanks for all the info! Just picked this up at Home Depot http://m.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-BZ8250HTKC-MAP-Pro-Hose-Torch-Kit-331665/203391035 AbovePar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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