Inquiry:
does the non IEI (EI? same one in the Kenji video) have a pilot light electric ignition? Thank you.
Outdoorstirfry:
Both electronic ignition versions (EI and IEI) do not have pilot light. Continuing burning by pilot flame at ignition tip will damage the insulation of the electronic ignition wire insulation.
Inquiry:
Hi for your PowerFlamer Propane 160. Which one is the one with a pilot flame, the manual ignition or electronic?
Outdoorstirfry:
Only the manual ignition stove has a pilot flame.
Customer (PF13S160):
Hello, I am writing to update my experience with my burner. I am very happy, I like how great it is to use the pilot because it allows me to fry on very low heat, for example I fried potatoes, tilapia and spring rolls only with the help of the pilot. I’m sending you pictures of today’s food May 10, vegetables with shrimp and chicken, caramelized ribs, spring rolls and butter fried rice. Kind regards.
Outdoorstirfry:
Thank you for pictures of your delicious dishes with technique of using the pilot flame. Do you get too much yellow flame if you only use it?
Customer:
Hi, I use the pilot light to fry as normal without worrying about burning my food. the flame is blue. In Mexico we used to fry plantains for dessert, I also fried potatoes for hamburgers. I used the high heat for the vegetable, shrimp and chicken stir-fry. My guests were able to savor the authentic taste of Asian food from restaurants but cooked in my garden. Kind regards.
Inquiry:
Question about the pilot light… on your website it says that the electronic ignition does NOT have a pilot light that can stay on. However, in Kenji’s video I see that he has the electronic ignition, and his pilot stays on during cooking. Which is the correct answer? Thank you!
Outdoorstirfry:
The concern is when the electronic ignition flame stays on, it continues to heat up the ignition tip which carries the heat through the white plastic part and the ignition black wire. Potential result is that the continuing ignition flame will melt the white plastic tip and the black insulation around the ignition wire. Temperature on any plastic or rubber part will shorten its life for sure.
Our PowerFlamer propane 160 integrated electronic ignition stove solves this problem by not allowing the electronic ignition to stay on.
Inquiry:
So if I get the IEI version, can I have electronic ignition and have the pilot light stay on? And also, what are the other advantages of the IEI system?
Outdoorstirfry:
The IEI version does not have any pilot flame and the integration makes it impossible for the ignition flame to stay on by mistake. For comparison between EI and IEI versions, please see https://outdoorstirfry.com/?s=difference+IEI+and+EI.
Customer (PF13CL160):
Can I leave the pilot light burning while I’m cooking?
Outdoorstirfry:
You have a manual ignition stove. The pilot light can stay on during cooking. The tube is a bit short. The pilot flame will burn off paint around it. This does not affect function of the pilot or the main burner.
Customer:
Thank you. love the 160
Inquiry:
What is the difference between 5B burner and your PowerFlamer 160 stoves? Check this out on Amazon – High Pressure Burner Propane Iron Wok Burner 5B Fast Stove 100,000 BTU https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JNK5CHG/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_glt_i_AQJM50KWN4CHH6M21F0W?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Outdoorstirfry:
Comparing to this 5B burner on amazon, here are some advantages of our stoves:
1. We have long leg option;
2. We have configurable option for 1lb. propane bottle;
3. We provide spider guard;
4. We have stabilizers for long legs;
5. Our hose has stainless braid;
6. Our paint lasts much longer before rust starts;
7. this Amazon stove product may only provide two main power setting. And the seller may not be able to tell you as they are wholesaler, not technical at all;
8. We are designer and builder of our own stove, we know inside out and have our own patents. We support our products from a sky high expert point of view.
List can be longer, but let’s stop at above 8 points.
Inquiry:
I like the electrical burner, but I’m worried the electrical switch will eventually wear out. However, Im assuming the manual burner will not, since less parts. If electrical switch does wear out, will it easily convert to manual burner?
Also, does manual burner have the spider guard?
Also, I heard people complain about the hose not fitting securely on some wok burners. Does your model have clamps to remedy this issue?
Thanks for listening to me.
Outdoorstirfry:
When the electric igniter fails, you can use a long nose BBQ igniter to ignite the main burner directly. You are operating it as a manual stove without a pilot flame.
The manual stove has its spider guard.
Our PowerFlamer 160/120 stoves do not use clamp. Our hose connection is patent pending. The hose connection to the stove should be tight and meet local code.
Inquiry:
One last question, have you done any new remodeling on the manual stove other than spider guard? I’m leaning towards purchasing this one because I’m a cheapskate and don’t mind using long nose lighter ? Thanks!
Outdoorstirfry:
Here is the list of improvement on our manual PowerFlamer stove:
Inquiry:
Hi, Do I have to buy a tank or bottle with the 160 long lead time model? I’d like to not have to do this. Also, what exactly do the leg stabilizers do? How do they work? And does the cover custom fit the burner or is simply a square tarp? Lastly, is there a pilot flame without the electric ignition start or the pilot flame only exists if you have the electric ignition option?
Outdoorstirfry:
Hope we answer your questions. Let us know any further question.
Inquiry:
Hello, I am interested in purchasing a Powerflamer 160. I wanted to ask about the manual vs. electronic ignition first. If I purchase the manual ignition, will the pilot light stay on if I turn off the heat (e.g., between dishes), or do I have to light it all over again each time? Thank you.
Outdoorstirfry:
For manual stove, the pilot flame can stay lit for you to turn off the main burner between dishes. You don’t have to re-light it every time.
Customer (PF13L160):
the pilot flame is orange, which doesn’t burn clean, is there a way to adjust the fuel/air ratio to maintain the pilot blue flame like one of your tutorial videos?
Outdoorstirfry:
The pilot light flame should be adjust to about ½~1” long only. In this length, it has a bit of yellow on its highest tip. Most of the flame length should be blue. If you set it too long, it does burner more yellow and interfere with main burner flame. This is not desirable.
Customer (PF13L160):
Good afternoon, I have received my wok and have made delicious stir fry with it already. One issue though, the pilot light knob is very sensitive and I can essentially only do very high or off. It also gets adjusted higher just from shaking the wok stand. It’s very hard to use otherwise. Any help?
Outdoorstirfry:
Your dishes in your pictures look very delicious. Sorry for the pilot knob issue. The 2nd video on this link https://outdoorstirfry.com/support/product-documentation/ shows how to light the pilot flame. After that please adjust it to about 1 inch in length. It is sensitive under windy condition.
At home we are using similar stove 5~6 generation earlier. My wife never bothers to light the pilot flame. She is used to light the burner from the long nose BBQ ignitor and keeps cooking until done. Cooking for a meal for family of 4 usually takes 5~10 minutes.
