Red Dragon V-880 PH-1 Squeeze Valve with Adjustable Pilot and Torch Handle Kit

Works very well!

Spend the money on this valve when buying the torch, it will save you a lot of money in propane use and also be safer to use.

Worth adding. works well. no issues.

Pros: it was an easy swap from turn valve to trigger squeeze valve on a cheaper torch effectively making it a more expensive torch. It cuts the fuel output way back to only pilot light level while you are moving around and when you squeeze the lever poof out comes a rip roaring flame. Saves money by saving fuel and only burning it at full force when you need it.Cons: If I had to find a con. The lever handle itself is solid but the lever is a bit flimsy and I can see it potentially snapping off eventually if care is not taken , but with a 500,000 BTU flame throwing torch I hope you are taking care. So not really a con in my book.

I bought this with the Red Dragon Weed Torch and I'm glad I did. The basic weed torch has a needle valve that works well, but the flame is set on whatever you set it at all the time. If your burning weeds you generally want it at the highest level. This means that with the needle valve, it's going full blast the whole time. When you buy the Squeeze valve you have the ability to "fluctuate" the strength of the flame as you need it. This means as your walking from one part of your yard with no weeds to a part that needs weed control you let off the handle and it's at minimal flame. What does this mean? It means that your not wasting propane because it's not going "full blast" all the time. The box says it will pay itself off in a certain amount of time. (I can't remember what that time is). I agree with them. Overall it's a more manageable way to destroy your weeds with less cost. I couldn't imagine buying (any Dragon) torch without this device to control the flame throughout the process. I highly recommend this!

I got this at the same time I ordered a Red Dragon VT 2-23 weed dragon. I know the Red Dragon VT 2-23 is only $10 bucks more than this $45 squeeze valve, but . . .Just watch the reviews and these weed flame throwers all work pretty well, but can use a bunch of LP gas while your moving from weed area to weed area. This squeeze valve assembly allows you to adjust down the flame to a pilot flame and the pull the trigger and blast. After the first section I cleared, I learned that you don't need to burn the weed to oblivion. Scorch it well and it will die. Maybe if you hit it harder the heat will kill some of the root. Dunno. Seems to do a good job. You may be able to do without it, but at $25 bucks a tank for LP gas, it will pay for itself pretty quickly.By the way it is well made and easy to install on your burner. Follow the instructions. Make sure to use plumber tape on all connections and yes them all for leaks with soapy water before you light 'er up.

I simply love my weed blaster. No more tedious weeding. It does mean that you have to go over the area again once in a while, but it is much easier than weeding, and you don't need pesticides. But if you get a weed blaster, get a valve. More than just saving gas, the blaster is actually a bit scary. I throws our A LOT of heat, and you don't want it anywhere near something that you don't want burned or melted. If the flame goes full blast all the time, such accidents are harder to avoid. With the valve, you can adjust the pilot down to a calm, almost candle-like flame that, while not harmless, can't do much damage. Also, the valve is not just on-off, but can be throttled a bit where restricting the blast is helpful.

Easy to use. Does the job. We have a long gravel driveway. Weeds are constantly coming up. I hated to use so much herbicide. This flame weeder is effective, safe and fun to use. The 500,000 btu is so much better than the first one I bought which was 24,000 btu.