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Reddit mentions of Mr. Heater MH500LPT Hand Held Torch
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We found 1 Reddit mentions of Mr. Heater MH500LPT Hand Held Torch. Here are the top ones.
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500,000 BTU/hrs.10 foot hose and striker includedCSA certified
Specs:
| Color | Multicolor |
| Height | 9.56 Inches |
| Length | 39.21 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 4.1 Pounds |
| Width | 11.61 Inches |
I don't have a flamethrower, but I do have one of these propane flame torches for weed control.
For comparison, the big burners on a high-end domestic gas stovetop put out about 20,000 BTU/hr, the commercial ranges used in Chinese restaurants for heating woks put out 80-100,000 BTU/hr, and turkey fryer bases put out 50-180,000 BTU/hr.
The "Mr Heater" flame torch (love the name), on the other hand, puts out 500,000 BTU/hr.
Even so, it is surprisingly ineffective for melting ice and snow. In my mind, I would sort of wave it at a pile of snow and watch with satisfaction as it melted instantly, or even vaporized. In practice - nothing of the sort. You point it at some snow, and you wait .. and wait ... and wait ... and eventually it begins to melt.
So, sadly, I don't think a flamethrower is the answer.