You are probably turning on your propane tank and torch kit too quickly. There is a safety valve located in the P.O.L. fitting that connects your hose to your propane tank. This feature is there to restrict propane in the event of an accident such as the hose being cut or damaged. If the kit is turned on too quickly the safety valve is activated and will restrict the flow of propane resulting in a very small, flickering, unusable flame. Note: (You do not want any added fittings, regulators, gauges, etc between your POL fitting and tank. The POL fitting will screw directly into the propane tank, left hand thread.) View P.O.L. video here.