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PowerFlamer for a Steel?

Inquiry:

Hello! I have been doing some research on various wok burners and have come to the conclusion that you make the best!

My initial plan was trying to find something that’s a Wok burner first but could be used for other things, specifically a steel for smash burgers and other griddled items.

I know at the end of the day it’s just a burner and has great low end control from what I’ve seen, so it should work fine. I was just wondering if you have done any testing or if you have had any customers that have purchased a steel that fits stably on the burner? Or is that not really realistic?

Thank you so much in advance.

Outdoorstirfry:

Can you send link for the steel referred in your question?   

Inquiry: 

I was looking at this one, 16×16, 3/8 thick.   https://cookingsteels.com/square-pizza-steel/

Outdoorstirfry: 

Thank for the link.  The steel is meant to be used inside an oven or a grill.   The whole steel plate would be hot.   If its dimension is >13”, it can sit on top of a PowerFlamer stove.  However, it is a heat hazard as it can slide off anytime. 

Instead of the steel, you can use a flat bottom pan diameter >13” on top of PowerFlamer stove.   Flat bottom pan usually has a long handle that allows you to operate safely.  

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Tank or Bottle?

Inquiry:  

Inquiry: 

Hi,  I am interested in the 160 burner and was curious on the tank and bottle version. Does that include to hose hookups for each or is there some sort of transfer switch between the two? Also, what is considered bottle- like the Coleman bottles?  Thanks in advance!

Outdoorstirfry:

The tank option offers to work with a 20lbs propane tank, typically used in home backyard.

The bottle option offers to work with a 1ln propane bottle, like Coleman bottle, typically used for camping/hiking trips.

 

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Tank adaptor for PowerFlamer propane 160 stove (ACME QCC Type 1 connector) for France

Inquiry: 

Hi, Is the burner compatible for France propane? Any modification needed for bottle propane in France?

Outdoorstirfry:

Good question.  The stove goes with an ACME type 1 QCC tank adaptor.  It needs another piece of adaptor to connect to tank in France.  Please read https://outdoorstirfry.com/customer-feedbacks/tank-adaptor-for-stove-for-france-and-germany/.

Inquiry: 

Thanks for your response.

Could you also specify what is meant by natural gas? Some models are natural gas, are you referring to butane? Are these models  compatible for France for bottle butane gas?  Thx

Outdoorstirfry: 

Natural gas comes into household through pipe here in USA.  The natural gas pipe gas pressure is typically around ½ PSI but can deliver a lot of volume.   Propane gas is either tanked or bottled.  Full tank it is liquified and pressure can be >200PSI.    Can you search up what gas are available in France?   Please provide links.

Inquiry: 

I am planning to use only with tank and propane gas in France is a 5 kilos square bottle. Unsure if you’ll be able to open the link (https://www.butagaz.fr/bouteilles-de-gaz/nos-produits/cube-propane) but is there any issue if I use the adaptor you mentioned with a French propane gas tank?

Sorry, another question, what’s the difference between the powerflamer 160 long lead time and the powerflamer 160 plus?  Just want to check prior to ordering.

Also, would you recommend manual ignition to electronic? Asking as if there’s any issue I’ll be in France and unsure someone would be able to repair the electronic switch?

Outdoorstirfry: 

Thank for your link.  It is helpful.   Usually your tank needs a push-in and clip-on type of connection.  Please look at the direct Clip Connection piece at link.   On the connection there should be an outlet fitting that fits the adaptor of our link. 

The main difference between PowerFlamer propane 160 and Plus is their burner size.   Plus has a bigger burner.    One customer wrote a comparison at link https://outdoorstirfry.com/?s=burner+comparison.  Also we offer various electronic ignition  options.  The plus electronic option is more like indoor gas range type, with only one knob.    Electronic ignition option is not as reliable as the manual option. 

Customer: 

Just to clarify, I reached out to find out the adaptor and they’re recommending this for the propane bottle ( https://www.laboutiquedugaz.fr/produit/adaptateur-bouteille-clipsable/) I will use (5 kg cube propane butagaz bottle). I also need the direct clip as well or only1 adaptor?

Outdoorstirfry: 

You will need two pieces as below before connecting to a PowerFlamer stove.

  1.  https://www.laboutiquedugaz.fr/produit/adaptateur-bouteille-clipsable/
  2. https://www.laboutiquedugaz.fr/produit/adaptateur-usa-canada-vers-bouteille-francaise/

 

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PowerFlamer stove top dimension etc?

Inquiry: 

Hi!   I’m interested in purchasing the powerflamer 160, but i have a few questions:  How wide is the top of the wok burner? would I be able to put a traditional pan or cast iron on it?  what is the difference between 160 and 130?  Thanks!

Outdoorstirfry: 

PowerFlamer 160 top diameter is 13”.  If your flat pan diameter is >13”, it should be able to sit on top of the stove.  PowerFlamer 160 uses bigger burner and stove side control.  130 uses a small burner and its control is on the tank side. 

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Can long legs be detachable?

Inquiry: 

I am interested in the Powerflamer 160 long leg manual ignition model. Is it correct to assume that this model can also be used on a table top minus the leg extensions? Does the Powerflamer 160 get hot on the table surface? would I need to protect the table?

Outdoorstirfry: 

The long legs can be detached from a long leg stove.  The result is a short leg version that can sit on top of a non-combustible table.   The table top needs to be non-combustible. 

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What is the difference between the PowerFlamer 160 and the PowerFlamer 160 Plus?

Inquiry: 

What is the difference between the PowerFlamer 160 and the PowerFlamer 160 Plus?

Outdoorstirfry:  

The main difference between PowerFlamer propane 160 and Plus is the burner size.  PowerFlamer Propane 160 has our optimized 5B burner.  PowerFlamer Propane 160 Plus utilizes a bigger 6B burner.   There is an article comparing both burners by a customer at https://outdoorstirfry.com/customer-feedbacks/burner-comparison-among-powerflamer-propane-160-stoves/.  Both offer manual ignition option.  For electronic ignition option, PowerFlamer Propane 160 offers the traditional separate knob ignition option while the Plus incorporates the integrated ignition option by one single knob.  

Max power rating for both should be the same.

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Questions on propane and natural gas stoves

Inquiry: 

1. Do natural gas and liquid propane models provide same btu’s?
2. Can I adjust flame height easily while cooking?
3. I am looking for real wok hei and will cook outside with either. What setup/model will give me most professional results?
Serious inquiry–thank you 🙂

Outdoorstirfry: 

  1. Our stoves with both fuel source types achieve the same max power.
  2. The flame is continuously adjustable, with the propane version much smoother and easier to maintain blue (full) combustion.
  3. It would be our PowerFlamer propane 160 at https://outdoorstirfry.com/product/powerflamer-iei-propane-160-long-lead-time/ or https://outdoorstirfry.com/product/powerflamer-propane-160-long-lead-time/. 
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Long vs Short Legs

Inquiry: 

Hi, planning to purchase for my son in law. however, unsure decision on short legs or long legs, this is out of my area of expertise and what to be sure to purchase properly. On reviews the legs are stated to be more industrial and perhaps people are switching them out. ? support welcome. Thank you.

Outdoorstirfry: 

Short leg version is for tabletop cooking.  People put the short leg version on table or into a stove stand. 

Long legs enable the stove to stand on the ground.   People usually have a table beside the stove for spices, sauces etc.  

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Can PowerFlamer Stove rust?

Inquiry: 

Hello,  Can you please tell me what material the PowerFlamer is made of?  Does it have a coating of paint?  Can the PowerFlamer rust?  What is the difference between a bottle and a tank?  Thanks.

Outdoorstirfry: 

PowerFlamer stoves are made of cast iron.  It can rust if exposed to rain/snow/humidity.  On the surface it has a paint coating that prevents water to contact with the iron.   Area without paint will always rust first. 

For difference between bottle and tank, please read https://outdoorstirfry.com/?s=tank+and+bottle.

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pilot light question

Inquiry: 

Hello. Does the PowerFlamer Propane 160 with electric ignition allow for pilot light? If so, can the pilot light remain on while cooking if you need to turn the main burner off and then back on? Thank you

Outdoorstirfry: 

Pilot flame feature is only present on our manual stoves.  Electronic ignition flame on any electronic ignition stove needs to be shut off after main burner is lit to protect the ignition wire insulation.