Propane Torch

BRL · 2005-07-31T16:55:23.000Z

A site I recently took over the maintenance of had a new building & some parking lots installed a couple of years ago. Apparently the paving contractors abandoned one of the torches they were using in one of the back corners of the property. Obviously I can't leave this propane tank lying on this lawn where we have to mow, so I have regretably inherited this item. Interestingly I had almost actually purchased one of these a few months ago . So my question is how does one safely & correctly use it? And how can I clean it up some, there is a bit of asphalt caked on it here & there. The hose is in bad shape so I'll get that replaced, but the valve & torch look great. To start it do I just open the valve & give it some spark like firing up the acetylene & O2 torches? Thanks for any help.

Started by BRLJul 31, 200533 replies

CountryboyNew MemberJan 5, 2008#21
Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums NPCA! :drinkup
ASPHALT04New MemberMar 10, 2008#22
NPCA, are you in the infra-red business?
Nick AbeytaNew MemberJun 11, 2008#23
Hmmm . . . sounds like after misusing it, he went in one direction and the torch landed there . . . or maybe he went to work in the forest. - Could beeee :I
Dwan HallNew MemberJun 11, 2008#24
infra-red I just got an infra-red machine. (4x4) They are cool, I mean hot. As far as the torch good find. You should be able to find a lot of uses for it. First shot is machine second shot is chuck hole third is after repair, notice no seam, no bump, no new asphalt just recilced old chunks I found. less then 1 hour to patch, 1 or 2 man operation. 20 holes per tank of propane, For the investment this is one of the best deals I have ever made.
Truckin4lifeNew MemberFeb 10, 2010#25
If its tack oil, wd-40 will remove it from the tank, do not, i repeat DO NOT use heat.
jsd176New MemberMar 19, 2010#26
Diesel fuel. Do not get it on your road/ parking lot. It'll eat away at the mat. It's good for cleaning up tools and such though.
tonkaNew MemberMar 19, 2010#27
lol another old thread...lol
stockNew MemberMar 31, 2010#28
A bleve explained....... big bang keep watching...
wnydirtguyNew MemberApr 7, 2010#29
anyone know where to get a infra-red unit in the buffalo area? we where looking for one last year and no one knew about them or where to get one.
shootermNew MemberMay 10, 2010#30
Its a pretty common practice to use the torch for alot of things blacktop. I'm not sure if you think blacktop blows up when a flame touches it.
2stickbillNew MemberMay 10, 2010#31
digger242j said: I assumed that BRL was talking about having to clean the torch part, not the tank part. Sorry if I misunderstood! :eek2 You don't think it's a good idea to throw that propane tank into a fire to melt the asphalt off? Click to expand... Sounds like a good plan to me.Since I live a long way off.
2stickbillNew MemberMay 10, 2010#32
Steve Frazier said: will, isn't that usually prefaced by H ear O ur L oud Y ell? Click to expand... This might work too.Run Like Hell
asphaltheaterNew MemberMay 22, 2010#33
wnydirtguy Try our website, I am in buffalo a couple of times a month. We could do a demo for you www.asphaltheater.com wnydirtguy said: anyone know where to get a infra-red unit in the buffalo area? we where looking for one last year and no one knew about them or where to get one. Click to expand...
shootermNew MemberJun 10, 2010#34
Couple other good uses out of it is anything winter related with ice build up and amazing your stoned brother in law at 2am.

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