Wooden Matches vs. Torches

[markem]

gotta say, I go with whatever works. I've lit off candles, plumbers torch, and other odd stuff, but my trusty $2.50 GuangDa lighter never fails me.

The only thing that I would add is to never light with anything that will impart flavor (except maybe a Spanish cedar spill) since the results aren't what you are looking for. In this regard, the question for the torch lighter crowd is which group of lighter fluid vendors are the way to go. I always go food quality and buy from a reputable kitchen supply place (ask for Creme Brulee torch fluid - almost always Vector).

[awsmith4]

Originally Posted by markem

gotta say, I go with whatever works. I've lit off candles, plumbers torch, and other odd stuff, but my trusty $2.50 GuangDa lighter never fails me.

The only thing that I would add is to never light with anything that will impart flavor (except maybe a Spanish cedar spill) since the results aren't what you are looking for. In this regard, the question for the torch lighter crowd is which group of lighter fluid vendors are the way to go. I always go food quality and buy from a reputable kitchen supply place (ask for Creme Brulee torch fluid - almost always Vector).

I have also used just about everything but prefer torches. Like Mark said above, the fuel is what is most important. I have expensive torches and I have Deal Extreme torches and none ever fail me as long as they have good fuel.

[backwoods357]

Originally Posted by awsmith4

Like Mark said above, the fuel is what is most important.

I've lost many a good lighter to Ronson fuel, I bought some Vector yesterday and the difference is amazing. I never knew about the filtered stuff until I read about it here. I've used matches but I've gotten a nasty sulfur taste from them even after letting them burn down, so they are out. Where do you buy your cedar spills? I don't think I've seen them at my B&M. Guess I'll look harder. Has anyone had any luck unclogging torch lighters, maybe using an ultrasonic cleaner?