We have added a couple videos showing how to get full pressure and how to light up the pilot light for our PowerFlamer stoves. They are at this page.
Tag: pilot light
Pilot light
Customer (PF13S160):
I received the stove today. Thanks for shipping quickly. 1 question i have is regarding the pilot light. I’ve read many discussion regarding the pilot light on your website, but I’m still not clear.
While I do agree the pilot flame works the best when it’s 1-inch in length, but in order to achieve that 1-inch flame, the valve can only be cracked open very very slightly. It is very hard to control. Oftentimes, I would turn the valve too high, and the air flows too fast. As a result, the pilot light cannot be successfully lit. The second it’s lit, it will blow itself out.
I notice on the brass nozzle of the pilot flame, there are 2 holes on the side. Are those the air inlet? If I cover up one of those holes, the pilot flame can be lit much easier. Do you think this is a good work around to cover up one of the inlet? I don’t want to use the stove not as intended, but right now, the pilot light is very finicky, and it would take me several tries to get it lit, especially, if it’s bright outside, and I can barely see the blue flame.
Outdoorstirfry:
If you cover up one air inlet hole and observe that the pilot flame can be more steady, please do so. The procedure for the pilot light is to light up the main burner first. With the main burner lit, you can light up the pilot light easily and adjust the flame by adjusting the pilot valve. Since the valve assembly receive high pressure gas and the pilot only needs a tiny bit of gas to light, there is a fine adjustment to achieve a steady flame.
At home we usually cook a couple dishes at a time, we choose to light up the main burner by BBQ ignitor while not using the pilot at all.
Customer:
Thanks for the reply. Pilot is important to me because I have to turn off the main burner often, to add seasoning. I think I’m gonna try turning on the main burner first before adjusting the pilot. Thanks.
Outdoorstirfry:
You have interesting cooking technique. We actually prepare everything including seasonings before start the stove flame. Actual cooking time is very short and we don’t need to re-light the stove.
Customer:
You might get too much used to your previous stove of only two flame settings that you criticized in your earlier email. PF13S160 flame power is continuous. You can turn down to really low flame for simmer purpose. This should give you another option beside turning the main burner fully off and then using the pilot flame to re-ignite. I still find your way of cooking fascinating. I hope your wok can retain heat well between your various phases of full power for one dish. Otherwise you are heating the wok multiple times just to get back up to the same temperature.
Customer:
Refurnbished wind guard and pilot light.
Customer (Refurbished PF13L160):
Outdoorstirfry:
Just a quick question about this one now
Inquiry:
Just a quick question about this one now. I saw 2 gas controls in the picture. Can the pilot light remain lit while you’re using the stove? That way if you accidentally turn off the main burner you can quickly relight it of the pilot is still lit. How are the legs? Sturdy? Thanks!
Outdoorstirfry:
The purpose of the pilot light is to remain lit during cooking. However sometimes strong wind can blow it off. The legs are sturdy.