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Anyoone using this type of weedburner
http://tinyurl.com/lgbsa7
they use a large propane bottle
and are they any good/recommended.

Weed on gravel drive and borders. How long do you think weeding would
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Don't like the idea of chemicals and presently use vinegar with some
success.(20p litre Tesco)

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Anyoone using this type of weedburner
http://tinyurl.com/lgbsa7
they use a large propane bottle
and are they any good/recommended.

Weed on gravel drive and borders. How long do you think weeding would
last ish?

Don't like the idea of chemicals and presently use vinegar with some
success.(20p litre Tesco)

thank you all TIA.

I've used the smaller ones, but the principle (and the fuel) is the same
- and they are a waste of time.
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hugh
It may be more complicated but is it better?

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In message , Steve
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Anyoone using this type of weedburner
http://tinyurl.com/lgbsa7
they use a large propane bottle
and are they any good/recommended.

Weed on gravel drive and borders. How long do you think weeding would
last ish?

Don't like the idea of chemicals and presently use vinegar with some
success.(20p litre Tesco)

thank you all TIA.

I've used the smaller ones, but the principle (and the fuel) is the same -
and they are a waste of time.


Very useful for getting bonfires going though - no matches needed ( piezo
button)
Regards
Pete
www.thecanalshop.com


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Very useful for getting *bonfires going though - no matches needed ( piezo
button)


I agree, but sadly the press button lighter does not work for very
long. I have always thought these weed burners would be more effective
if they had more pressure.
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On Aug 10, 9:35*pm, "Pete Stockdale"
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Very useful for getting *bonfires going though - no matches needed ( piezo
button)


I agree, but sadly the press button lighter does not work for very
long. I have always thought these weed burners would be more effective
if they had more pressure.

I think it's more the principle at fault rather than the pressure - the
tougher weeds simply recover - and yes I have RTFM
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I agree, but sadly the press button lighter does not work for very
long. I have always thought these weed burners would be more effective
if they had more pressure.

I think it's more the principle at fault rather than the pressure - the
tougher weeds simply recover - and yes I have RTFM
--

My push button lighter has performed just fine over at least ten years.
It did stick in once but a quick tweak with a screwdriver sorted it.
The pressure appears to be restricted to the pressure that you can safely
apply inside a tin can.

Regards
Pete
www.thecanalshop.com


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