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Optimal wok size and how to cover?

Customer (PF13L160):

2 questions if I may:

  1.  What’s the optimize size round bottom wok to get?  36cm/14in?
  2. I will be keeping this outside in Maryland.  Is there a cover you can recommend?

Thanks again.  Looking forward to using your invention.

Outdoorstirfry:

  1. 14” to 16” wok size is the best.   Especially 14” you can heat up fastest.
  2. We simply flip the wok upside down to cover the burner.   Some customer buy a tarp sheet.
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Still around?

Customer (PF13L130): 

I wanted to buy a PF13L160 and wanted to make sure they were still available and you are still shipping during Covid.

Also I was wondering if you had a recommendation of large wok size.  I’ve been cooking on what is probably an 18″ wok and was looking to move up to somewhere between a 20″ to a 24″. Do you have any thoughts as to what large sizes work well with the burner?

I bought a PF13L130 from you a few years back and have loved it. I cook for my family of 7 through the Minnesota winters and though it sometimes struggles, I’m almost always able to cook except on the coldest/windiest days. We’ve just moved to CA and didn’t bring the stove with us and I figured I’d get an upgrade anyway as I’ll be cooking for 9 now.  Thanks.

Outdoorstirfry

Welcome to California.  If you are anyway close to south bay area next to San Jose, you probably can have a local pick up to save shipping charge etc.  We are shipping PF13L160 no interrupted by COVID-19.   PF13L160 is more suitable for large size of family.   The stove should be able to accommodate large wok size.  20~24″ wok should not be any problem.   We don’t carry those large size.  I believe you can always find and order online.

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Wok Size Recommendation

Customer (PF13L160EI): 

I would like to know the maximum size wok that can be used on this wok burner. I am in xxxxxxxxxxx and I think you are in xxx  xxxxx.  By the way I have already ordered one from you; but want to inquire anyways.  Thank you

Outdoorstirfry

For PF13L160EI stove, there is no limit on wok size because the burner flame travel along the wok bottom surface and is able to heat the entire wok.   However we would suggest to limit total weight of wok plus food to be within 35lbs.   Optimal range of wok size is 14~18”.

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Wok burner question

Inquiry:

What is the difference between the PF13S130EI stove and the PF13CS130EI stove? What size woks will work on these 13″ burners?  Thanks!

Outdoorstirfry:

PF13S130EI stove will only work with a 20lbs propane tank.   PF13CS130EI stove not only can work with a 20lbs propane tank but also can be configured to work with a throwaway 1lb propane bottle.   The recommended size range for the 13″ stoves is between 13″ to 16″.   Since the flame will travel along the wok bottom surface, wok size much bigger like 22″ should still work fine.   Tilting while cooking with bigger wok size may be needed with big food load.

Hope we answer your questions.  Let us know any further question.  Bests.

Inquiry:

Also, do these stoves have an adjustable air vent to adjust fuel/air mixture to allow for differing altitudes? Thanks!

Outdoorstirfry:

Yes they do.