
hose for proper operation. A quarter turn valve should have been used instead.2. The worst thing about this item is the valve that controls the flow of gas through the burner. This prevents you from making the flame as small as you will probably need for many applications. The lace on mine doesn't appear to be removable, despite the line that makes it appear so. A tip with a smaller hole could solve this problem.3. The stainless steel tip turns bright red very quickly, regardless of the size of the flame.