Hi Mark: I have one also and used it for several years. It is a form of catalytic heater, the flame heats a grid which then produces heat, it does a good job. Pros: Compact, quick, safe, hi tech. Cons: Expensive, blackens the shank and the grid eventually burns out. I use a charcoal grill lighter now. Mike Kurta
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