The weed burner from vanilla has a total of one in our test good impression leave behind. With the weed burner unwanted plants, which proliferate between cobblestones, for example, from above burned down, so that they dry up in the following days. The weed burner comes with Gas operated from commercially available cartridges, four of which iincluded in delivery are. The long staff allows a comfortable working in stand. The practical test proves that Handling as a easy and weed is burned out quickly. Unfortunately, if used improperly, the weed burner can lead to a Source of danger become. Appropriate safety instructions are missing, as is a suitable operating manual.
Benefits
✅ Four gas cartridges included
✅ Easy to use
✅ Convenient weed removal while standing
✅ Ergonomic handle
✅ High performance
✅ Fast ignition with piezo igniter
Disadvantages
❌ no correct instructions for use available
❌ no safety instructions available
❌ Source of danger if used improperly
❌ no indication of e-mail and telephone number
The test
General Information
We got the article in the practical test examined and tested in detail. Below we go into more detail about the features and impressions. The product, from the packaging to the materials and quality to the range of functions and handling our test procedure subjected.
To give you a quick overview, we work with a points system. The maximum possible number of points per area is 100 points. The final overall grade is calculated from the average of all tested characteristics, taking into account the respective weightings. For a detailed insight into our comprehensive Evaluation process, which forms the basis of all our product reviews, please click here.
The first impression
The packaging and markings
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at the packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, of course, adequate protection of the product must also be ensured.
| Criterion | Remark | Points scored* |
|---|---|---|
| product protection | Shipping box damaged, contents undamaged, weed burner without proper product packaging | 50 points |
| sustainability packaging | Unnecessary packaging waste was avoided, but the items could have been packed more compactly | 80 points |
| packaging convenience | Packaging was easy to open, but needed scissors or a knife to open the cable ties | 90 points |
| Total | 73 points |
*The maximum number of points is 100 points
The weed burner from vanilla was in an elongated Shipping box delivered. The box was obviously damaged during transport damaged or insufficiently sealed, since the post office packs the box with its own packaging tape repackaged. We were also informed that if the content was damaged or missing, we would contact the Post should turn. However, apart from a dented spot, the box was intact.
Inside the box was the weed burner and its accompanying gas cartridges. Contrary to all fears was the content complete and undamaged. The cartonist großzugig sized so that the content has room to Slides had. A smaller box with a more clever arrangement of the contents would have been possible. Filling material was omitted.
Instead of a product packaging, it is printed on both sides cardboard sign as an accompaniment to the weed burner. This is attached to the handle of the weed burner with cable ties and has an attractive design on the front. You will need scissors or a knife to remove the cable ties. As product packaging for the Gas cartridges serves a tight fitting Foil made of transparent plastic. This holds the cartridges together and at the same time reveals the contents. In addition, the gas cartridges with a Bubble Wrap wrapped, which protects against damage from loose parts in the box. This is the part of the package filled with combustible gas great from damage protected.
After unpacking
The package contents and instructions
ℹ️ The first impression after unpacking sticks in most people's minds. Are the package contents complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product directly?
| Criterion | Remark | Points scored* |
|---|---|---|
| Package Contents & Scope | Ready-to-use weed burner with four gas cartridges | 100 points |
| Instructions | Technical data and a few tips for use are available, but not for safety | 20 points |
| Contact information | Can be found on the cardboard sign, e-mail and telephone number would have been desirable | 70 points |
| Total | 63 points |
*The maximum number of points is 100 points
The Weed Burner Set consists five parts: To the weed burner yourself and four gas cartridges with bayonet lock and 227 g butane gas as content. The weed burner will already fully assembled supplied and is after connecting a gas cartridge sofort einsatzbereit.
A classic Instructions lies to the weed burner nicht bei. However, there is a short one on the back of the cardboard sign Description the benefits of the weed burner and a listing of the areas where the weed burner can be used. Besides, they are technical data listed.
In our view, one would be Instruction manual mandatory been. This applies in particular to the Safety when properly handling an open flame, for which no information can be found. There are safety instructions on the gas cartridges, but these only refer to the gas cartridges themselves and, above all, to their storage.
The Service of the weed burner, on the other hand, apart from the connection of the gas cartridge, largely self-explanatory. True, on the gas cartridges there is a very concise instruction for connection to a consumer, but the mechanism of the weed burner works differently. Since gas can also escape if handled improperly, sensible instructions would have been desirable here as well.
On the cardboard label of the weed burner you will find the Contact details. These include the company name and the associated address. In addition, we would have liked to have given a telephone number and an e-mail address, for example on the cardboard label. The gas cartridges also show the company name and address of the importer, which is different from that of the weed burner manufacturer.
First time in hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the product processing. How high-quality are the materials used? Are the haptics & optics satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Points scored* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Appearance | Simple design, functionally sensible structure | 100 points |
| application | Good workmanship without defects, appropriate choice of materials | 90 points |
| stability | Good overall stability, apart from the valve wheel, the attachments are also stable and firmly connected | 90 points |
| sustainability of the product | Good quality indicates a long service life, but weeds can also be removed without fossil gas | 50 points |
| Total | 83 points |
*The maximum number of points is 100 points
The weed burner essentially consists of one long staff, which ends with a jet for the flame exit and at the other end with a Handle is provided. The Stab consists of silver-colored Metal and has an outer diameter of 10 mm. The Handle consists of sturdy, black Plastic and lies through ergonomic bulges for the fingers comfortable and stable in the hand.
It is located directly under the handle Recording for the gas cartridge and wheel for setting the fuel mass flow about one Valve. Like the handle, the rotary wheel and the lock of the holder are made of black plastic. The valve itself and the core of the cartridge holder, on the other hand, are made of metal. The valve is painted silver to match the rod. through the hollow rod the gas becomes the outlet nozzle directed.
Approximately in the middle of the staff is the piezo igniter screwed on. This consists of a black plastic housing with a red button. Pressing the button ignites the flame. The triggering of the ignition spark can also be heard without the gas cylinder being connected by a loud clicking sound. The required pressure on the button is easy to apply, but at the same time high enough to prevent accidental pressing.
About ten centimeters in front of the nozzle, the rod makes another light one Kink. This directs the flame to the ground at the right angle when the user intuitively and comfortably holds the rod away from them.
At the bottom is the flame outlet nozzle for the Flame. This is of a cylindrical protective shield surrounded by metal with a diameter of 32 mm. The protective plate has four openings distributed over the circumference for the air supply of the flame.
The Gesamtlänge of the weed burner is 80 cm, of which 13 cm is for the handle. The weed burner is stable and despite the high overall length, it can hardly be bent by hand. The attachments are firmly connected to the rod and do not wobble. Only the adjustment wheel of the valve has something Game and raises concern that it will come off the valve shaft. Otherwise the application great. Although the design and choice of materials are functional, this is not a problem with such a product.
In the Gas cartridges with a bayonet lock is a commercial model, which is also used in camping stoves, for example. The bottles are approx with valve cap 20 cm high and have a diameter of 6,5 cm. The valve cover can light be removed. Underneath is one integrated into the cartridge self-closing valve, which can be directly connected to the weed burner.
That was the result of our practical test
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore the most weight. Here the product has to undergo a wide variety of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Points scored* |
|---|---|---|
| usability | Easy to use thanks to uncomplicated ignition, flame adjustability and quick cartridge replacement | 100 points |
| capacity | High maximum performance, still works very well even in partial load, given runtime only achievable in partial load | 90 points |
| Comfort | No lighter needed, weed burner can be conveniently used while standing | 100 points |
| Safety | Dangerous jets of flame if used improperly, safety instructions are missing; but safe piezo remote ignition | 20 points |
| Total | 78 points |
*The maximum number of points is 100 points
For the field test let's first close one of the Gas cartridges at. For this purpose, the cartridge against the recording pressed and about 30 degrees to the stop turned. The change cartridge is rotated in the opposite direction. In the next step, the valve with the knob slightly opened, which is immediately noticeable by an audible hissing of the escaping gas. Pressing the igniter directly ignites the gas and a Flame comes out of the nozzle.
With the piezo igniter the burner can be ignited in a few seconds. Most of the time this works at first attempt, in sometimes multiple clicks are required. It is important to only open the valve slightly so that the gas flow is in the middle range. This is where the weed burner ignites most reliably. If the rotary wheel is at the stop, the ignition usually does not succeed. With the rotary wheel, the weed burner can also easily switched off by turning the wheel all the way down. The flame burns a few more seconds to , since there is still gas in the rod. However, no new gas flows through the cartridge.
At full power and with a full gas cartridge, a Consumption of approx. 7 g/min. This corresponds to one Heating capacity from 5 kW. A gas cartridge is sufficient for half an hour of operation. The resulting flame rustles audibly and is in the sunlight not visible. Only when the flame is on weed is judged, shines they visibly yellowed on and the weeds charred direct. In the twilight is the flame visible and glows bluish. Here you can see that the outlet nozzle of the weed burner works well. The flame burns evenly and kicks straight forward out of the nozzle. Thus it is possible aim well and destroy the weeds in a targeted manner. The flame only needs to be aimed at the weeds for a few seconds to burn them completely. Due to the long rod comfortable work while standing.
With the wheel the valve is easy to adjust and the weed burner can also be in part load operate. The weed burner also works with reduced flame or very well. The one specified by the manufacturer burning time from one to three hours can be achieved in this way. Shortly before switching off, the exit speed of the fuel gas from the nozzle is so low that a straight flame is no longer produced. The hissing of the flame also disappears. The flame flickers yellowish and climbs up the edge of the heat shield around the nozzle.
It is important that the weed burner discord familiar with the Nozzle pointed to the ground is operated. If the weed burner is turned upside down, the gas flows in liquid form into the wand and thus to the nozzle. Since the density of liquid gas is much higher, there is much more gas available for combustion. One emerges jet of flame, which can grow to over a meter tall. In order to avoid such a malfunction, we would have ourselves a user manual and safety instructions desired. If used improperly, the weed burner harbors a significant Hazard potential.
The Vanorell weed burner works Reliable, is Easy to handle and burns the weeds quickly. Ignition via the piezo igniter is comfortable and the user does not have to handle a lighter near the flame. However, if used improperly, the weed burner will become a Source of danger. Unfortunately, there are no corresponding safety instructions.
Price-performance ratio
and consumer reviews
ℹ️ Finally, let's talk about how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend a purchase? We also examine consumer reviews and verify that the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Points scored* |
|---|---|---|
| Price-performance ratio | Good quality in the lower price segment | 80 points |
| rating cut | 3,9 out of 5,0 on Amazon | 45 points |
| Total | 63 points |
*The maximum number of points is 100 points
On the platform Amazon consumers rate the product as average 3,9 stars. It is often criticized that the flame too weak is or is decreasing or that the recording of the gas cartridge not working properly. Both could in our test not determined . Very good! Many customers like that the weed burner Easy to handle is and the weed Reliable destroyed. We were able to do this in our practical test to confirm.
For equivalent products, prices are quoted on the Internet from up to € 49,99 required. Very inexpensive products are already available from € 19,99. The Vanorell weed burner is currently at a price of 27,99 € thus in lower price segment. For the quality and scope of services you get, that is reasonable price ratio.
Gesamtergebnis
| weighting | Points scored* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Packaging & Labels | 10% | 100 points |
| 2. Package Contents & Instructions | 10% | 100 points |
| 3. Product Processing & Appearance | 20% | 100 points |
| 4. In the practical test | 40% | 90 points |
| 5. Price/Performance & Consumer Ratings | 20% | 80 points |
| Total | 87 points |
The weed burner of the brand vanilla therefore receives one from us Overall score of 1,9 and has thus been successfully certified for our test seal. The test was Test period 04/23 carried out and entered into our database under the license number 230413004 guided. You can find more information about our testing procedure at www.prüfengel.de/test procedure.
Test result:
1,9
