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Post by eelriver on Oct 5, 2006 13:50:46 GMT -5
I am beginning to manage aprrox. 200 acres for wildlife. A part of that process is controlled burning. My question is: Does anyone know where I can buy what is called a drip torch? Handy item to have when trying to do controlled burns. Thanks in advance for any ideas.  |
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Post by danf on Oct 7, 2006 21:22:30 GMT -5
www.benmeadows.com/store/Fire_and_Rescue/Firefighting_Equipment/Wildland_Firefighting_Equip/12358/If that doesn't take you to one, search for item 105238. It sounds like you aren't sure that it's called a drip torch. I'd recommend getting in touch with Fire Headquarters and get some training. You *definately* need some Nomex or fire resistant cotton clothing when doing burning. I see you are in Clay County which isn't too terribly far from me. If you want or need help, let me know- I've got the PPE and some experience! ;D
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Post by eelriver on Oct 10, 2006 8:49:40 GMT -5
danf:
Thanks for the information and offering to help, it's appreciated. Ive got 10 acres of 8' horse weeds along the river. Next Feb./Mar. I'm wanting to burn them off so I can get it under control. Then in spring I can come in with some kind of low cover or food plot.
You offer good suggestions.........the Clay Coubty way is to wait for a "Waco Texas" kind of day, get 5 gal. of gasoline and a zippo.
(oh yeah.......and a case of beer) ;D
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Post by chicobrownbear on Oct 10, 2006 14:02:09 GMT -5
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Post by jackc99 on Oct 10, 2006 20:09:14 GMT -5
I've actually done a burn in Clay County and the landowner got in touch with the local fire department and they handled most of the details. A cash donation to the fire department works wonders and they have all the equipment.
Jack
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