Tigeranteater Posted April 27, 2012 Report Posted April 27, 2012 Re: Lighting Looftlighter I had to have one after reading about it in the forum and seeing one on line. I tried mine today and I love it! It lights charcoal in seconds and is safe.
JohnL Posted April 28, 2012 Report Posted April 28, 2012 Re: Lighting Looftlighter Up until now I've used a weed torch to light my poor copy of a Komodo, but after watching a couple of Youtube videos on the Looftlighter I decided to buy one. Living in Australia means we normally pay a huge premium on this type of gadget. I was about to order from Amazon in the states for approx $105.00 including freight when I decided to do a Google search.Third listing down was a local hardware chain Bunnings selling the Looftlighter for $39.99. That was too good to miss, I gave them a call to make sure they had stock, picked it up yesterday and have already used it twice. What a simply brilliant piece of equipment, the fire is burning in approximately two minutes and you're ready to go. I won't be using the weed torch again. John
mguerra Posted May 7, 2012 Report Posted May 7, 2012 Re: Lighting Looftlighter I tried it last night and it didn't work well at all. Maybe I have a dud, or a wrong expectation. Of course I'm comparing it to a MAPP torch so maybe that's apples and oranges. I held it for some time and it barely got any lump going. I'll try again.
Tigeranteater Posted May 7, 2012 Report Posted May 7, 2012 Re: Lighting Looftlighter I got one recently and I really like it! It is easy to use, quick and holding the switch is very easy as it is a soft switch.
mguerra Posted May 12, 2012 Report Posted May 12, 2012 Re: Lighting Looftlighter Tried it again tonight worked well. I think you have to push the button firmly.
Tigeranteater Posted May 12, 2012 Report Posted May 12, 2012 Re: Lighting Looftlighter You should ALWAYS push your button firmly! Lol
LarryR Posted May 15, 2012 Report Posted May 15, 2012 Re: Lighting Looftlighter Just received one as a gift, can't wait to use it this weekend!
Tigeranteater Posted May 17, 2012 Report Posted May 17, 2012 Re: Lighting Looftlighter And when you're bored, it is great fun to use on ants.
Cookie Posted May 17, 2012 Report Posted May 17, 2012 Re: Lighting Looftlighter Could someone that has purchased one of these please tell me what voltage range it will work in? Is it 110 only, or is it able to be used up to 240? We are on 230 in Singapore. It should be labeled on the device or plug. Thanks, Brian
LarryR Posted May 18, 2012 Report Posted May 18, 2012 Re: Lighting Looftlighter Nothing on the plug but the following is on the box "120/60 1500" Used my Looftlighter for the first time tonight for a chicken cook and I've got to say I really like it. Got my fire going in under 2 minutes.
JohnL Posted May 18, 2012 Report Posted May 18, 2012 Re: Lighting Looftlighter There are different models available depending on where they are sold, the one I purchased here in Australia is 240v, the American model (I assume) is 110v. They don't appear to be multi region. The Aussie model would be the one to buy for use in Singapore. They are available at Bunnings hardware stores in Oz, you may be able to buy online, or if you know someone travelling to Singapore they may be able to bring one from Oz. Failing that I may be able to post one to you if we can arrange a money transfer through my Paypal account. JohnL.
