# Searzall which fuel?

**URL:** <https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searzall-which-fuel/23332>\
**Category:** First Cook Essentials\
**Created:** [October 21, 2019, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searzall-which-fuel/23332 "2019-10-21T15:28:02Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![jen2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/71c47a/32.png) [@jen2](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jen2)\
**Post date:** [October 21, 2019, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searzall-which-fuel/23332/1 "2019-10-21T15:28:02Z")

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I got a Searzall, and the recommended BenzOmatic TS8000T torch. The torch recommends using a MAP-Pro cylander, but states that the torch is also compatable with propane. The Searzall recommends using propane. I was reading another post (regarding searing of meat) and a poster wrote that the MAP cylander didn’t cause “torch taste”. I was under the impression that the Searzall made it so that there was no torch taste, as the direct flame from the torch is “redirected” through the head. Am I correct in my assumption? Propane would be ok to use?

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**Author:** ![fischersd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/fischersd/32/5594_2.png) [@fischersd](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/fischersd)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searzall-which-fuel/23332/2 "2019-10-22T13:28:19Z")

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No, you really can’t use the MAP gas at all with a Searzall (they used to tell you that on their web site - think there was also a pamphlet in with mine when I got it originally). It’ll destroy the Searzall.

You have to do your initial setup of the Searzall the way that Booker & Dax recommend.

They have a great video on YouTube for this:

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**Author:** ![v8rick](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.anovaculinary.com/v8rick/32/4021_2.png) [@v8rick](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/v8rick)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searzall-which-fuel/23332/3 "2019-10-22T19:56:50Z")

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I think Map gas is too hot.I think i read somewhere that it ruined the gauze that spreads the flame

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**Author:** ![jen2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/71c47a/32.png) [@jen2](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jen2)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searzall-which-fuel/23332/4 "2019-10-22T19:57:00Z")

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hi fischersd, thank you so much for the video, it was very informative and told me what I needed to know, which tank to get! And the demo on seasoning thr Searzall was good too. I’m sure I got a pamphlet with mine, I haven’t opened the box yet. Thanks again, much appreciated!

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**Author:** ![jen2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/71c47a/32.png) [@jen2](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jen2)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/searzall-which-fuel/23332/5 "2019-10-22T20:06:36Z")

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yes v8rick, the company that makes the Searzall says to use a 16.4oz camping propane tank. According to the video above, Thank you so much for replying I appreciate it!