Bishop Grading & Forestry Resources
TERRA TORCH...New ... Improved ... Safer!
*The Terra Torch is available for purchase. You can custumize the Terra Torch to your specifications, and needs.
FEATURES
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SAFETY FIRST:
This unit has been build with safety in mind. By doing away with belts and electric clutch and going to hydralic. Other items have been added for automated shut down, and, pressure release.
This unit has been build with safety in mind. By doing away with belts and electric clutch and going to hydralic. Other items have been added for automated shut down, and, pressure release.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: What can you use as a mix for your terra torch?
A: Regular gas mixed with a gel agent, or flash. You can also use jet-a for better mix.
Q: Where do you mix it, and, how? Is it in a separate tub, or, in your terra torch? Do you just pour
in the mix?
A: The torch is also a mixer. It can be mixed in the unit, or, can be mixed in a separate unit,
then pumped into the unit via a dry-break valve (emco wheaton).
Q: Can a helicopter hold it, or, bring it to a location?
A: This unit is a terra torch, and, not a heli torch. Although it does have attachments so a helicopter can
pick it up, and, relocate it to a remote area. This unit is equipped with bottom mounts so it can be
loaded on pickup bed, and, trailers. NOTE: I also have one that can be mounted on the back of my
dozer.
Q: What is it designed for?
A: This unit is designed for controlled burns, and, fireing on wildland fires.
Q: What is the lighting mechanism, or, how do you light it?
A: Electronic, or, Mapps Bottle (I have found the Mapps is more effective, and, with less problems)
Q: What is the Approximate weight, and, size dimensions?
A: The weight, and, size depends on the tank size requested at time of build.
Q: How many gallons does it hold?
A: We can build these tanks to any size. tanks are built to dot 406 specifications./cfr49
NOTE: To be dot 406 certified, the tank size must to be at least 120 gallons.
Q: How long does it last per fill?
A: This varies on the operator, size of tank, the size tip that is being used, and, fuels being lit.
The one that I use is a 120 gallons. I have found with good lighting coditions, I can get about
1 mile of line lit in about one hour, or, 4 hrs. with a # 10 tip.
Q: What PPE ( Personal Protective Equipment) does it require?
A: Same as required to be on any wildland fire, training in the use of, and, safety of the torch.
* To present more question, please go to Contact Us, fill out the required contact information..
Q: What can you use as a mix for your terra torch?
A: Regular gas mixed with a gel agent, or flash. You can also use jet-a for better mix.
Q: Where do you mix it, and, how? Is it in a separate tub, or, in your terra torch? Do you just pour
in the mix?
A: The torch is also a mixer. It can be mixed in the unit, or, can be mixed in a separate unit,
then pumped into the unit via a dry-break valve (emco wheaton).
Q: Can a helicopter hold it, or, bring it to a location?
A: This unit is a terra torch, and, not a heli torch. Although it does have attachments so a helicopter can
pick it up, and, relocate it to a remote area. This unit is equipped with bottom mounts so it can be
loaded on pickup bed, and, trailers. NOTE: I also have one that can be mounted on the back of my
dozer.
Q: What is it designed for?
A: This unit is designed for controlled burns, and, fireing on wildland fires.
Q: What is the lighting mechanism, or, how do you light it?
A: Electronic, or, Mapps Bottle (I have found the Mapps is more effective, and, with less problems)
Q: What is the Approximate weight, and, size dimensions?
A: The weight, and, size depends on the tank size requested at time of build.
Q: How many gallons does it hold?
A: We can build these tanks to any size. tanks are built to dot 406 specifications./cfr49
NOTE: To be dot 406 certified, the tank size must to be at least 120 gallons.
Q: How long does it last per fill?
A: This varies on the operator, size of tank, the size tip that is being used, and, fuels being lit.
The one that I use is a 120 gallons. I have found with good lighting coditions, I can get about
1 mile of line lit in about one hour, or, 4 hrs. with a # 10 tip.
Q: What PPE ( Personal Protective Equipment) does it require?
A: Same as required to be on any wildland fire, training in the use of, and, safety of the torch.
* To present more question, please go to Contact Us, fill out the required contact information..
