Small, portable gas fuelled torches used to toast food items, such as meringues and crème brulee. Usually with integral gas cylinders, but may be detachable.

Small soldering jobs requiring a flame or the annealing of small metal objects with a blowtorch attached to a small cartridge of butane.

Removing paint with heat. Removing wall paper with a steam stripper.

Schools are increasingly promoting an inclusive agenda. As a result, science and D&T departments may find students who use medical oxygen are following a normal school curriculum and are in their classes.