The 5 Best Plasma Lighters [Ranked]
Plasma lighters are butane-free, electronic lighters (Source). With a quick click, it generates either a single or double arc plasma flame that’s hotter than fire (Source). They work by generating a tiny electrical arc between a pair of ceramic electrodes. This small arc is hotter than a traditional open flame (Source).Single or double arc?If you’re a cigarette […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Propane Torches [Ranked]
In this post we examine five of the best-selling handheld propane torches. A propane torch, or blow lamp, are handheld torches that use the hydrocarbon gas propane as fuel (Source). They’re most commonly used in the construction, manufacturing, metal-working and construction industries (Source). These torch kits are also great for home use- scorching weeds, removing paint from non-flammable […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best FAR Infrared Crystal Healing Mats [Ranked]
Infrared crystal bio mats are negative ion and infrared heat ray treatment systems that emit negative ions (Source). They are basically a combination of crystal, negative ion, and infrared healing (Source). How crystal healing works: proponents of crystal healing believe that the crystals are conduits for healing that enable positive, healing energy to flow into the body […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Portable Water Heaters [Ranked]
Portable tankless water heaters a great way to provide hot water whether you are on a campsite or in your rustic cabin. Generally they connect to propane tanks to heat the water and also require batteries to ignite the hot water heater. The 13.8 lb., Eccotemp L5 tankless water heater and outdoor shower is our top pick- it […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Mini Travel Irons [Ranked]
Travel irons provide on-the-go ironing- great for frequent travelers and crafts hobbyists (Source). These miniature travel irons all have adjustable temperature ranges and feature dual voltage systems so they can work in foreign countries’ outlets (Source). Some have ‘steam burst’ features (the Sunbeam and the Rowenta) in addition to their regular steam settings. The Hamilton Beach, Steamfast and […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Water Heater Blankets [Ranked]
Insulating your hot water tank with a heater blanket (also called a ‘jacket’) is a cheap and simple means of improving your home’s energy efficiency, saving you on monthly energy costs (Source). Many buyers say that it also improves the temperature of their hot water. Newer model hot water tanks are probably already insulated. If your hot water […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Portable Baseboard Heaters [Ranked]
Portable baseboard heaters are an ingenious method of supplementing traditional heating sources inside of your home. They easily sit on the floor, against a baseboard, and heat the air that is against the floor. This heated air will rise from the floor, circulating throughout your home, and through the process of convection push all of the cold […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Portable Propane Heaters [Ranked]
Portable propane heaters utilize pressurized gas to supply heat to under-insulated areas like garages, outdoor patios, hunting blinds, unheated warehouses, even on camping trips. These self-contained, portable propane heaters are essential survival tools. They don’t need to be plugged in or hooked up to a gas line- and most include auto-shut off features so that they turn […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Buffet Servers
Buffet servers, sometimes referred to as chafing dishes, offer a way to keep prepared foods warm and ready-to-serve for guests in your home or business. Some have heating surfaces that double as standalone warming trays like the Oster buffet server, while more disposable buffet server kits like the Party Essentials buffet serving kit, use methanol gas […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Best Portable Welding Torch Kits [Ranked]
Portable welding kits are great for on-the-go torch welding jobs- especially for metal repair work, welding tubes and pipes, or even artwork sculpture. These portable welding kits are essential for mobile service professionals to conduct metal cutting, forming, bending, steel welding as well as brazing and braze-welding. The 12.45 lb. UniWeld portable welding & brazing kit is […]
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