is it safe to use on a high pressure propane burner? I'm looking to get a new wok to use on my new high pressure propane burner, wich it produces 185,000 BTU's. just like the chinese restaurants. Does anybody know if this wok can be used with that amount og heat? thanks! is it safe to use on a high pressure propane burner? I'm looking to get a new wok to use on my new high pressure propane burner, wich it produces 185,000 BTU's. just like the chinese... » Read More is it safe to use on a high pressure propane burner? I'm looking to get a new wok to use on my new high pressure propane burner, wich it produces 185,000 BTU's. just like the chinese restaurants. Does anybody know if this wok can be used with that amount og heat? thanks! « Show Less
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can this wok be used on an induction stove? I saw one with a round wooden handle and the details said itcould be used on an induction stove but can this one be used?
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At 80k-150k BTUs, your wok will potentially buckle and is also very dangerous, according to this interview with Grace Young on NPR (at about 4:30): http://www.graceyoung.com/2010/09/cooking-with-kian/
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You're not alone..Have the exact same problem. I can use the probe to cook, but just don't feel safe doing that. I've searched and searched for the original piece of equipment to no avail. EJC below has the right solution. Even though i love mine, i'm afraid i'll just have to take my losses and discard what was a very good Wok over the years. I'll consider purchasing a new one (about $60 and up). A note of caution if you do this...apparently the non-stick ones are a waste of money in both the short and long term (coating doesn't stay or scratches even on the more expensive models). Sorry...dm
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If you are using over an outside high heat wok burner, 35K BTU's and up, yes the handle will get too hot to touch. On a household range, electric or gas, it should not be a problem--unless making a dish that takes a long stir fry time (which is unusual). But for under 4 minute stir fries, I never had a problem on household ranges (ie. 5K-10K BTU's).
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No, absolutely not. You need stupid heat for proper wok cooking. 60,000 btus is about the minimum for most Asian restaurants but you may get away with 30000-40000 if you aren't cooking for many. Either way 10000 btu is a long way short.
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I have a high BTU burner on my gas cooktop and it works fine, I would see no difference using it on a campfire.
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You must use a wok ring no matter what kind of stove you have. We got the cheap one here on amazon and have used it almost every day for over a year...The key is to use aluminum foil to cover the holes so no heat escapes. It is hard on your stove and makes a blackened circle but who cares about that when good food is coming off it. You may kill a heating element but they are cheap...we have replaced 1 in a year and who knows if it was the wok ring or not...imho totally worth it.
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Thank you all for taking the time to help me out with this. i have decided to just belly up the extra money and but an actual burner. 110000 BTU and a wide base should suit me well. thanks again for all of your advice.
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Clearly there are more than one definite answer to this question. I used a round bottom wok on various electric stoves for decades. I have a gas stove now and like it better but never had a problem using a round wok in the supporting ring on an electric stove. Of course, your mileage may vary.
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Hi Don, This cooktop does not have the most powerful burners as this is one the least expensive cooktops on the market. There are two 9500 BTU burners, one 12000 BTU burner and one 5000 BTU. Thanks Melanie with Goedekers
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First, I have several stoves ranging from 10k to 14k BTUs. It depends on several factors:How hot (BTUs) does your stove run? How high do you set the burner?The average stove range is between 8,000 & 14,000 BTUs. A 14k unit will use up the gas quicker. I get over 2 hrs. burn time with a 10k unit at the highest setting. Remember butane burns hotter than natural gas or propane. I hope I have answered your questions.
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I don't know if you have purchased already but my overheated so much I don't use it. I called to have it replaced which they did and still generates so muchheat I don't use this one either. I have a cover that comes down to cover my burners in the stove and that is the only place I can use it with confidence that it will not burn anything around it. Be careful. jfkflyguy-Dan
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I don't think that BTU rating is an accurate measurement for regulators such as this. The BTUs have a lot to do with the burners on the business end. That said, I can tell you that I put this one on a Camp Chef stove which has three 30,000 BTU burners. It works great. Hope this helps.
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First a question: Are you using residential 4oz Natural Gas to burn in this burner? (This will NOT work with 2lbs natural gas or propane - these are natural gas tips). To prevent blow-back, I always light on a low fuel setting. I have a 12" long 3/4" pipe that I put in the burner, and then I have a ball-valve for gas flow rate control. I normally only run this at 25% open to 50% open - and the flames are already huge enough for my 80qt and 120qt stock pots. If you have plugged nozzels, that could be an issue (I did have one I had to clean-out with a ice-pick). Judging from your question, you may just have too much fuel coming out. Keep the flow lower when lighting, and you might be surprised how little you need to get up to 4" flame tips of major heat. Good luck!
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So far I have cooked at med/high heat, which is a level 6 or 7 on my electric stove. Maximum high heat could affect the teflon coating, I would not recommend it. Stainless steel with no teflon coating could withstand high heat. I like the weight of the wok, it's thicker aluminum and does not warp during cooking, which makes even surface cooking easier and quicker. Hope this helps answer your question.
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I honestly don't know. I wouldn't think it would work well. Woks are meant to have a very high heat in the center, and cooling sides. I use mine on a traditional electric burner with limited success. The only time I get true wok performance is when I take it outside and use it on my gas burner. If all you have is an induction burner, you may want to try a flat-bottomed "wok"...
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Small burners should not be used to on high to bring the PC up to temp, the PC might reflect the heat back to glass surface and break it. Your milage may vary, but I imagine if it was already up to pressure, you could use the small burner to hold it at that temperature, as it doesn't take that much heat to hold it at pressure. At your own risk of course.
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Suprised it was damaged!! Mine was packed like a very well! As for the temp? I had that problem yesterday. Smoked a pork roast. Fired up just fine and was running too hot 250! Had both burners on low and both dampers open all the way. So, I turned the valve back on the propane tank. Next think I know the temp is at 150 and when I turn it up the temp will not increase. I shut everything down. Opened the valve on the propane tank all the way and restarted it. Worked fine after that. The propane regulators are very cheap now days and seem to have some issues. I have only used it 3 times and here are some suggestions. Keep what you are smoking if it is a small amount at the same level as the temp gauge. Only use 1 burner at a time. Why? When the 1st one burns out of wood chips you start the other. Then you can change out the chips and it is not hot. Wrap the pans in tin foil! They stay nice and it is an easy clean up when you are done. I am also looking into getting a very thin fire proof seal for the door. It is metal against metal and leaks some smoke. May not be worth the cost but a thought. Also..Make sure you burn it off!! Do it slow and work the vents and the doors as it heats up! They will stick! Hope this helps! Going to do a big turkey this weekend?! Yikes!!!