A controlled burning drip torch with a lightweight aluminium fuel tank coupled to a heavy duty steel wick stem. Fuel flow is via a brass control valve located at the tank end of the wick stem. Recommended safest BACKBURNER fuel mix is:- Kerosene or 2/3 Diesel – 1/3 Petrol mix However, should the wrong fuel or fuel-mix be accidentally introduced, the tank is protected against internal explosion of volatile liquid and vapour by the EXPLOSTOP explosion suppression system. This consists of a cylindrical batt of EXPLOFOIL (honeycomb- like aluminium alloy mesh), which virtually fills the interior of the container.
A cast aluminium backburner holder with drain holes and single bolt mounting is also available to ensure the backburner can be suitably stored and mounted on fire any ontrol vehicles.