M.K. Rittenhouse & Sons

The Ripagreen Thermal Weeding System from M.K. Rittenhouse & Sons Ltd is a high velocity thermal weeder. It uses heat to deliver weed control in urban and rural areas without the need for chemicals, and is comprised of two parts: a thermal weeding lance with trigger gun and a mobile cart. The high velocity heat generated by the thermal extension lance evaporates moisture in weeds by “thermally shocking” them. This causes weeds to die naturally by exploding their cells. A propane tank (not included) is required. The thermal weeding extension / lance provides a short, rigid, and directed high velocity fan-shaped flame with accuracy and safety. Heat destroys weeds in one quick pass distributed in a line up to 16″ wide. The lance diffuses adjustable heat from the flame through a nozzle that can swivel 360° for accurate weeding in cluttered areas. A device on the cart allows the Ripagreen nozzle to be directed without removing the extension. The lance can be disassembled and the nozzle can be placed on the gun for pinpoint accuracy in hard-to-reach areas. In addition, the ergonomic extension allows one user to push the unit with the cart to cover large areas or be carried in complex, isolated areas. Low gas consumption delivers more than six hours of continuous use, mostly due to the “click and start” ignition system. The Ripagreen Thermal Weeding System features 45kW to 76kW of heating power with an operating pressure of 21 psi to 50 psi and minimum/maximum temperature of ...