Is this flame better/cleaner than a gas burner on a kitchen stove(I have a Maytag)? I smoke cigars with my social friends.
380753
The flame is blue like a kitchen stove, but the flame is sort of a torch on the lighter. This lighter WILL light your cigar. I don't know if the flame is cleaner.
380754
It's butane versus natural gas there. Cigar experts say not to use the stove because they put scents in natural gas so you smell leaks and that could affect the taste. The lighter is also easier to put in your pocket.
380755
Using Zippo brand butane it is quite the powerful flame. It comes out at a faster rate than off your stove. Really I usually use a regular Bic lighter. This was more of a novelty gift to myself.
380756
Actually Butane fuel is the same as the fuel used on the gas stoves especially the portable ones. Its must better than the regular lighters.
119420
I have never used either stoves. I use a solo stove that uses twigs and works great. Sorry I can't help.
418360
I use it on a gas stove. I love how large, light and easy to clean it is.Have you tried calling the manufacturer with your question?
1415476
I would not recommend any stove, including this one, be used inside a tent for warmth. There is a large flame generated.
380666
I clean mine once a year, but run fire hotter than most. don't really believe in the air-tite belief. When you burn that way you get twice the buildup in your chimney. At any rate may very well save you from a fire, pretty cheap insurance!
640659
I would not recommend it. The unit can be VERY smoky when starting it up. It is definitely an open flame. Once the wood has caught fire it behaves like a high intensity gas burner, and is much hotter than charcoal. It's fast and excellent at what it does, but does not do low, slow heat.
1934956
This makes the best blackened fish. I do it all the time on a gas grill, so a propane burner should be just fine.
1250872
I am assuming yes because it is a stovetop percolator. I would not have the flame on high. I have found medium heat works great for the percolator. I have a glass percolator and I use it on my gas stovetop all the time. Works perfect. Now I purchased this model you are asking about as a gift and as far as I know the person is using it on her gas stove.
962135
I have a gas stove and it works great. The instructions will tell you not to put the heat on high. It is very large so if you have a smaller stove it won't fit. I use mine all the time. Easy to clean also.
873539
I don't think wood would be effective to produce a hot enough flame for cooking. these little stoves are designed to use cans of Sterno heat or fuel cubes.
102941
I use the butane canisters by GasOne. Compare prices, they differ from merchant to merchant. I would not buy the black stove however, the paint comes off. I got the black first and had to return it. Get the silver if you don't want the paint problem.
141606
I either use a long nosed butane lighter (like the kind you use on a grill), or, as Ken T. says, if you have a flint and steel striker/spark maker, it'll light fairly easily. Alcohol has a pretty easy flashpoint, so even tossing a match down in the solo stove will probably do the trick, just don't burn the hair off of your fingers.
146591
Sorry, but no info here about your gas stove. Most have pilot lights so you don't get hurt lighting them by hand.
2107221
I have frequently heard blue is a more hot flame. However, this particular heater does a very good job at keeping the temperature stable. The oxygen sensor is very sensitive, so make sure you will have fresh air or the unit will shut off including the pilot light. I use mine in a climate controlled storage building and it does well. It also has a slight natural gas smell. If you use propane you will not have that problem. Propane will put out more heat if you have that available. Overall it is a good heater. Performs well.
678231
I didn't notice a butane smell any more than I notice a gas smell from my gas grill at home. As is the case with a gas grill, you should always use stoves like this in a well ventilated area!
1484454
I would not burn wood/biomass indoors. Once the stove gets going it is less smokey, but will generate lots of smoke during startup or while adding fuel. I have not used the alcohol burner attachment, but that would definitely be better for a low ventilation area. I love this stove, but it is basically a mini campfire (I did use it in a 3 sided AT shelter, but depending on wind the smoke was annoying)
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The weber are good, and a lot cheaper. This will last a lifetime of neglect and abuse. Does it cook better than a Weber? Maybe not better but every bit as well. I think the claim of how few briquettes it uses is a little over(under) stated. If this had a better way of collecting ashit would be awesome.