I would say it’s the best electric weed burner I tested in terms of balance and ergonomics, it felt comfortable to hold and I found it easy to control even though two hands were required.

can really goes a long way did my whole drive way that can hold 5 cars easily with less than 1 can really burnin each weed. The ToolTronix electric weed burner clearly affected the health of the weeds, but didn’t get rid of them completely. I found from my testing that the ToolTronix 2000W Electric Weed Burner is probably one of the best if not the best electric weedburner currently avaiable. If the grass is very dry, using a weed burner could cause it to set on fire, so be careful about where and when you use it. The Easylife Lifestyle Solutions Eco Weed Burner does the same job as the other models in this review.Burning fuel also causes fumes and releases greenhouse gases, making gas burners less environmentally friendly than their mains-powered counterparts. There are two heat settings of 80°C and 650°C making it hotter than the Parklands and Tooltronix weed burner but still nowhere near as hot as the gas weed burner and a switch flips between the two settings. Now I’ve used both gas weed burners (mainly in the nursery) and, more recently, some of the best electric weed burners in my own garden for dealing with weeds, as shown below. With adjustable heat settings, you can tailor the flame to suit your needs, while the ergonomic handle ensures maximum comfort and control.

By adjusting the gas flow you can adjust the flame and hence the temperature you use the weed burner at. The Weed Burner engulfs the weed with intense heat, destroying the weed’s cellular structure, with the result that the weed dries out and withers and dies within 2 days. The GLORIA Thermoflamm BIO Professional PLUS – Gas weed killer definitely has one of the main advantages of a gas weed burner. There are a couple of downsides to this weed burner’s design as well: the cable measures 160 cm which is way too short.You'll also find many reputable brands selling both gas and electric - the Havelock weed burner range is a good example. However, if you have the patience and wrist strength, it’s worth it for the power and adaptability that it brings to the garden.

They do still get extremely hot, often reaching temperatures of 600°C or more, so need to be used with care. Although they're less powerful than gas weed burners, some of the most popular models, like the Draper weed burner, Garden Gear weed burner and the Bergman weed burner, are electric. While this burner can be used for a range of tasks thanks to the high output, there’s no additional nozzles included that would make it more versatile. Now, I’m a fan of professional-grade weedkillers such as Gallup Glyphosate Weedkiller, which I reviewed extensively in my strongest weedkillers guide here. Maybe I was unlucky, but it means I can’t change to use the BBQ lighter nozzle which is a bit annoying.It is certainly more convenient than the electric burner that I was using (until it packed up) but as yet I have no idea how long each gas canister lasts. Argos Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as a credit broker (713206), and works exclusively with the lender, Home Retail Group Card Services Limited trading as Argos Card and Argos Financial Services, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide credit (716148).

The cordless and lightweight garden weed burner features an ergonomic handle, making the job easier and simpler and a self lighting Piezo system and adjustable flame.Without the need for toxic chemicals, this garden torch blasts the plants with intensive heat that instantly destroys the weeds' internal cell structures causing them to wither and die within 1-2 days. There’s no indication the burner is cool enough to touch, but this is standard – it’s best to leave it for over an hour. One, you can adjust the length of the unit to suit your height, improving the comfort of your experience.