On 18-Feb-2004, "Alex Bobotek wrote:

2. It is difficult to control heat output from the torches directly
attached to disposable propane cylinders. The angle of the torch
affects pressures and fuel flow. The ones with hoses between the
cylinder and torch head have worked better for me.

I just got a new one with a regulator in the handle, you can turn it upside
down with no surging! Sweet.

Les