runningdog Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Does anyone use a Parasene Weed Wand? I was given one while in the UK minus the gas cylinder. I bought a butane cylinder that fits OK but I have never had it running correctly. The piezo igniter does not ignite the gas and lighting it manually at the end does not give the desired effect. I have tested the igniter [off of the wand] and it appears OK. Is the genuine Parasene gas something special and, if so, is it available in France? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassis Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Parasene's gas is propane/butane so I can't see why one or the other from another manufacturer should not work provided it has the same fitting. I don't think the brand Parasene is widely available in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I have a couple of blowtorches with a handful of various gas bottles, including a Parasene one, and they all fit together and work exactly the same.I too can't imagine why the gas in the Parasene bottle should be any different from the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil & Pat Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I use mine with any gas canister that fits, usually the cheapest I can find. I've never had a problem with the gas or the flame itself but the igniter does tend to be temperamental. Unscrew it and take it apart (make a note of where the screws and spacers go) and clean out any dust or debris. It's not a complicated device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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