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Post by hoot on Nov 18, 2014 11:50:17 GMT -5
I'm curious how much flame other people are using when they're using their Searzall. I've been just opening the valve on my TS8000 all the way similar to how I always used to sear with the bare flame. But when I do that I get flame coming out of the Searzall while using it that kind of surrounds the end of it during use. Is this ideal or should I be toning the valve down so that it doesn't combust outside like that?
I've seen pics/vids of people using it both ways, so I was curious if anybody had info on which way is best.
Thanks!
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Post by smellssogood on Nov 18, 2014 13:34:52 GMT -5
II'm running TS8000, i start by firing it with only a quarter turn open, and then open the valve to about 1/2~2/3 open position. i think full open all the time could damage the mesh prematurely, especially when firing from cold.
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Post by Sekkyo on Nov 18, 2014 18:56:06 GMT -5
Really? Could Booker or Daz comment on that? I've only used fully open TS8000 and it seems to be working fine so far.
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Post by 911ish on Nov 19, 2014 18:43:11 GMT -5
IIRC fully open is what they recommended.
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Post by hoot on Nov 20, 2014 9:35:13 GMT -5
I tried playing with the valve last night while searing some steak. No matter how open I set it I was still getting the visible flame around the head of the Searzall during use. Is everybody, or at least everybody using a TS8000 experiencing this?
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Post by Sekkyo on Nov 20, 2014 13:01:33 GMT -5
Yup, that's normal to me.
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Post by Admin on Nov 26, 2014 11:50:03 GMT -5
II'm running TS8000, i start by firing it with only a quarter turn open, and then open the valve to about 1/2~2/3 open position. i think full open all the time could damage the mesh prematurely, especially when firing from cold. After seasoning you should be able to run wide open |
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Post by Admin on Nov 26, 2014 11:50:43 GMT -5
I'm curious how much flame other people are using when they're using their Searzall. I've been just opening the valve on my TS8000 all the way similar to how I always used to sear with the bare flame. But when I do that I get flame coming out of the Searzall while using it that kind of surrounds the end of it during use. Is this ideal or should I be toning the valve down so that it doesn't combust outside like that? I've seen pics/vids of people using it both ways, so I was curious if anybody had info on which way is best. Thanks! Some flame will come out of the front. That is OK |
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Post by Admin on Nov 26, 2014 11:51:59 GMT -5
Yup, that's normal to me. You should run the 8000 wide open. Yes, there will be some flame. Also, even with a 4000 there will be flame when you are searing because oil will sputter, vaporize and ignite, much like putting it on a hot grill. |
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Post by hoot on Nov 27, 2014 11:05:16 GMT -5
Some flame will come out of the front. That is OK Thank you for the confirmation! |
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Post by ask81 on Dec 8, 2014 17:12:48 GMT -5
I just received my Searzall a few days ago and read through the directions, set it up and seasoned it accordingly. I then used it on a sous vide steak. Besides taking a long time, the whole head of the Searzal, including the guard, was glowing red by the time I was done. Has this happened to anyone else? I know it gets hot but that seems pretty extreme. From what I've read on this forum most people have the gas all the way on. I am using the small green propane canisters with a Bernzomatic ts8000. Any help or recommendations?
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