» For other meanings, including oxy-gas torches, see Blowtorch (disambiguation). A blowtorch (US), blow torch (US), or blowlamp (UK) is a tool for applying lower-intensity and more diffuse flame and heat for various applications, than the oxyacetylene torch. Prior to aerosol cans and pressurized gas cylinders, fuel was pressurized by means of a syringe or pump. Present day pressurized gas containers in a huge variety of forms have negated the need for the integral and often times dangerous pump… (More on Blowlamp)