May 26, 2010 · Should they be facing up, or down? I generally see people having them facing up (with cutting head on) and that is how I have run them when I've used a torch, but that sure doesn's leave much room for my big hand.

Apr 28, 2018 · It is extremely difficult to try to use the torch in an upright position for cooking. Practically speaking, you can tilt the torch down about 60degrees. Beyond that, it will tend to either cut off or flare. However, tilting it down that far is good enough for most purposes.

Jan 11, 2017 · Most of them just have the torch a couple of inches facing down over the sugar and in a slow side movement, caramelize the sugar. The torch flame needs to be "blue" so that it is at its hottest.

Sep 13, 2009 · Is Turning Your torch way down harmfull? Tips, Techniques, and Questions

May 5, 2018 · It goes all mini flame thrower. I won't claim that it's a safe thing to do because it probably isn't, 😜 but it is cool. Don't try this at home unless you wi...

Mar 27, 2023 · What do you use to light the torch? You use the gas valve (red line) on the torch handle about ½ turn. Place the cup of the striker so that it is facing down and above the torch tip to catch the rising gas.

Apr 20, 2007 · I noticed that some of my flat faced led torches were starting to wear around the face end, fairly evenly around the bit proud of the lens. Worked out it...

Jan 10, 2019 · The torch hisses and there’s a very small flame for a second or two on the max setting. You have it turned up too high and there's too much butane for it to light. Fire needs fuel and oxygen, too much butane displaces the oxygen and you won't get a flame at all.

Sep 13, 2009 · Most torches will be inefficient when turned down below the designed flow rates. This can cause your torch to carbon up and become dirty and block the port and it can also cause your torch to heat up. Having said that, it is very common to vary the flow rate of your torch to accomplish specific heat and flame profiles.

Jul 1, 2009 · Looking through piccies here though, many people seem to have their torch in front of a window. So my question is, does it matter if I set up the torch pointing away from the window, at right angles or pointing straight at it?