Reddit reviews Bernzomatic 810 Stainless Steel Flame Spreader
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Stainless steel flame spreader, produces a broad, flat flame, for use with all 1/2BurntipsAdds Extra shine to your productManufactured in United StatesStainless Steel ConstructionProvides even heat distribution for solderingFits all 1/2" O.D. burn tipsEasily slides on and off burn tipSmall size allows for easy storage along side torch
Yes, you can and many do. MAPP, butane or propane can work. The flame needs to be managed: spreading it to even out the burn and insuring complete combustion to avoid off-tastes. This little device is an effective but pricey way to do that, others just use an old fashioned flame spreader.
The only clear advantage I can see over using just the TS4000/8000 alone would be that you could hold the torch at a more comfortable angle. But my solution for that is an extension hose:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-WH0159-Universal-Torch-Extension-Hose-361542/202539579?keyword=extension+hose+bernzomatic&semanticToken=21300000011_20190716120854509441_lx7j+21300000011+%3E++cnn%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+cnr%3A%7B7%3A1%7D+cnb%3A%7B0%3A0%7D+st%3A%7Bextension+hose+bernzomatic%7D%3Ast+oos%3A%7B0%3A1%7D+br%3A%7Bbernzomatic%7D%3Abr+pt%3A%7Bhose%7D%3Apt+rt%3A%7Bextension%7D%3Art+dln%3A%7B4295173221%7D+qu%3A%7Bextension+hose+bernzomatic%7D%3Aqu
It's possible that it spreads the flame a bit and might make searing quicker than the torch alone. Bernzomatic does make flame spreaders, but unfortunately they don't fit the TS4000/8000 for some reason:
https://www.amazon.com/Bernzomatic-Stainless-Steel-Flame-Spreader/dp/B0000DINGL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1IJTF7YG1A5FK&keywords=torch+spreader&qid=1563293102&s=gateway&sprefix=torch+sprea%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-2
The Searzall is great for melting hard to melt cheese on your sous vide burgers before they overcook (and quickly toasting your buttered buns too), but it is too slow to torch steaks.