I did not experience any issues with this torch. I did what the INSTRUCTIONS SAID and it worked perfectly on a new tank of 20 lb propane. If using to augment snow removal, do not try to melt snow directly, it will not work as one would want as snow is a good insulator. Instead, remove most of the snow and warm the surface with the torch so the snow melts from the bottom up from the surface warming. After, apply salt so it does not refreeze! There is a limit to the high and low temperature of the environment when in use - the hose and seals can only take so much abuse. It was roughly 5-10°F tonight and the hose was quite stiff, as you’d expect for most rubbers in the dead of winter.

I turned it on as high as it would go and a weak flame was all I could get. held it on ice for 10 mins, nothing but soot marks. do not recommend for Ice removal

Seems to be a common problem. Light it, nothing more than a soft flame. Full open or closed.

used for about 5 minutes and the throttle/valve/whatever failed. switched out three different bottles thinking surely it wasn't the torch. It's getting returned today. Get a different brand and/or spend a little more money and you'll appreciate that you did.