Your Portable Butane Stove CAN Explode!
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- I want to share an important safety tip with you on how to identify and use the correct butane canister to help prevent your stove from exploding.
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Most portable gas burner explosions are caused by using cooking tools that are too large. When the cooking tool covers the gas storage area, the hot heat is transferred to the gas can, which expands with the heat, so it swells up and....explodes. So it's important not to cover the gas storage area when cooking.
Mine came with no instructions. How do I know if it is butane or propane?
@@niania7022 The green propane cans are 16 oz while the butane cans are 8 oz. A propane can will not fit into the compartment.
@@andybaker1784 Thank you!
Oh had I wish we’d known this could happen, unfortunately I was sitting right next to the can when it exploded and the whole left side of my body was burned, I was in and out of hospital for about a year dealing with infections and new burns every single day. Who knew such a little can could cause such a massive explosion 😢
Exactly. Most butane gas has this as a warning. And some people still do it! I use just the right cooking tool not ones that can transfer heat on my butane canister. And I check the temperature of my canister sometimes but it gets like cold it has that thing so it doesn't get too hot and explode.
Great information! the most important point she said in the video, which is probably the primary reason for those canisters (with or without a safety valve) to explode is people using a pot or a skillet that is TOO LARGE for the stove, which causes the area where the canister sits to heat up, causing the pressure to build up in the gas canister which later might explode.
Always read what is the largest thing you can cook with on that stove, and never think you can exceed it - I'd even say, if the stove is built (per instructions or said on the box) for a max 25cm diameter skillet, I would use a max 20-21cm diameter skillet on it, just to be on the safe side
In the safety manual the max diameter stated is indeed 20cm.
What about the weight as a skillet? Can I fry chicken?
@@faithmoore7520 Don't take my word for it, but I think that as long as the skillet is not weighting like 20kg, you could use it, as long as the diameter does not exceed the max allowed diameter for your camping stove. I'd also say it depends on how robust your camping stove is, I have seen some that were very light weight and were not meant to do a lot of work, and some heavier duty camping stoves, that were made so that people would cook on them entire meals for days.
David e : For those of us who use inches....20cm is about 7.5 inches
You're welcome
@@davideyt1242 Or...7 7/8 exactly.
Very important. Over the last years an article has been circulating on several German websites about how to use these safely.
The size of the pan is the one thing, the other is that as soon as the stove is turned off, you should remove the pot/pan, as leaving it on there could also make the canister overheat. Apparently while cooking, the butane changing from liquid to gas produces cold, so that the canister self-cools to a certain degree. So when that stops, the hot pan or pot on the stove could be too much heat.
Can you immediately remove the cannister once you finish cooking or do you have to leave it in there until used up?
@@rebal1681 This sort of gas cartridge does not have to stay in until empty. As a matter of fact, the user manual of my gas stove (Kemper 104987 smart) says to remove the gas canister when the stove is not used for a while.
Other sources mention removing the cartridge when storing or transporting the stove.
So you can unlock and remove it directly after cooking (and then preferably store it upright until next used).
i have been using my iwatani every single day for over three years. i never take it out when ive finshed cooking.
@@bambubombon I'm thinking of buying an Iwatani. Do you leave the canister indefinitely until it is empty? It doesn't leak over time while plugged in?
@@Mr-E. HI Mr E.. I can confirm I have never had any problems leaving the cannister in. I am now using a different model of Iwatani and I'm also very happy. It's a very good brand, totally safe if you leave teh cannister connected on a day to day basis. If you see the soup video on my channel you will see an Iwatani stove working. The model I have now is more modern, with a different design, but just as good. I recommend the product 100%. If you have any other questions, please get back to me.. Incidentally I will be publishing a new video about my new Iwatain soon, in case you're interested. Take care!
I immediately went to my shed and checked my fuel canisters. So glad I seen this video and so glad all my fuel cans have the release ports. You'll never know how many people you might have saved from a really bad experience.
Did she?... how many news reports have you heard of these canisters randomly exploding in just hot weather?... I've never heard of it myself... and wouldn't there be a Consumer Safety Bulletin put out on it?... both of those "exploded" images look kind of sketchy, like they were set up to explode....
Halleluyah I thank Our Heavenly Father and Savior for leading me here!
I just bought a Coleman stove and had NO IDEA that this was a thing! Thank you for putting the info out there!
Me too now I need to check my cans.
Me too
Haven't found any butane yet locally. Thanks for the explanation.
As a rule, I always use mine outdoors only. As an additional precaution, I wrapped my canister with strip of aluminum foil prior to inserting it into the unit to isolate from heat since there is not much insulation between canister and burner. Do not use for extended period, allow it to cool down between uses.
It’s not a problem. I watched some of these videos and I was all bugged out but then after I got a stove I learned that the butane cans actually get cold because when the fuel releases it’s just like refrigerant in fact many of the new stoves have a metal plate that attempts to transfer heat to the can because it gets TOO COLD!!!
This is literally a life saving video! Thank you for sharing your finds and how to lookout for CRV!!!!! Thumbs up and Thank You.
Sure thing!
They should not be allowed to sell it without CRV! Thank you for this very important video!
i agree
Yes I did not know about this, I bought 100 of them canisters without the CRV and I can’t get a refund i either.
What is CRV?
Absolutely agree. In my youth I used to get up to all kinds of pyro shenanigans out in the garden, generally involving a bin incinerator, petrol and other flammables. (dont judge me, I was young and stupid). One time we poured a gallon of petrol into the steel bin, lit it and then threw in a full can of bug spray. When it eventually cooked off, it exploded with a thunderous bang, sent a black mushroom cloud into the air, and exploded with such force that it extinguished the damn petrol fire. It literally went off with such concussive force that it blew out/vaporised, the petrol fire.
A can of bug spray is almost identical to a can of butane regarding size, chemical energy and thermal output. I can say from first hand experience that when they cook off, its shockingly explosive.
With pipe bombs, the contents explodes and this causes the shell to expand and fracture, causing the "explosion". With cooked off fuel containers, thermal expansion of the contents causes the container to fail. ergo, explode, and THEN the flammable contents erupts outwards, igniting when it hits the heat source,. This results in a huge, outwardly expanding gas bomb. Its not thermobaric but rapidly expanding hot fuel gasses exploding outwards and hitting an ignition source sure makes for a huge, hot, dangerous explosion.
The funny thing is that these cookers, if used correctly, are largely self regulating. If you use them correctly and carefully, and dont use an over-sized pan, the butane canister stays VERY cool. Expanding gases cool down. I use mine regularly, and I always check temps, and the butane canister is usually very cold to the touch after use.
Use them right, and they actually refrigerate the butane can, making them safer as you use them
Use them wrong, and you are quite literally playing with fire.
I guess its like a car, a lawnmower, or power tools in that regard.
Personally, I love mine. I use it carefully, usually with a cast iron skillet, and turn it off-and-on during the cooking so the pan dont get too hot.
[Edit] I would just like to reiterate that this video is exceptional. I think its one of the best safety videos Ive seen on the internet.
I agree this actually happened to me!! thanks for sharing..
Great advice..I saw one of these canisters/stoves explode on a beach in South UK a few years ago.
Fortunately it rocketed about 20 feet in the air in a fireball and didn't engulf the kids or parents sitting around it cooking!
They were obviously very shaken and packed up straight away and left..no injuries luckily but the experience was a lesson learned.
Thank you for taking the time to post this. I immediately went and looked at the canisters I purchase locally and they are indeed CRV type. Great information!
Not only informative but that flip on those eggs was Gordon Ramsey smooth. Thank you for sharing this information, it was a pleasure to watch, learn and listen to your soothing voice.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@RainbowGardens It was a pleasure. Just a quick question if you don't mind, what type of frying pan was that, it looks like a perfect fit for the burner.
Thank you so much for this! I live in a hurricane prone area and I have to use these potentially every year. Never heard of this. Life-saving advice 🙏
I am very thankful to come across this video. I have owned my butane stove for four or more years, but have not used it. I purchased approximately 12 cans, not at the same time, but over time. I have stored my canisters in my closet above in one house, and stored my canisters in a bedroom closet which nobody sleeps in. I noticed you mentioned about not storing inside, but Kmart, Walmart, and other stores have them on their shelves. It would be a great disaster for a customer to have a canister explode in a store. If the stores store butane canisters on the shelves until they are purchased, I would and have been comfortable storing my canisters. So far, so good without having any explosions. I have not checked to see if my canisters have CRV or the blue ring. All I knew was to purchase the canisters brand as my butane stove. Your video also had me reading many of the comments. I live in the southern Gulf coast area less than a mile from the beaches. I have a huge umbrella if I decide to go on the beach or in a park. Much love to a commenter about being in the sunlight. Also, much love to another commenter about cold temperatures. It is always best to be safety first, and most definitely important to read both the butane stove instructions and the butane canister instructions. Also, thanks for mentioning using proper size pots and pans. That safety tip was an upfront safety warning and tip for me. I hope and pray everyone that has a butane stove or planning on purchasing one, check out your TH-cam video or any other videos first. I did not do all the research on previous owners, but only focused on the various brands. I guess the companies that make and sell canisters without the CRV or the blue ring have other things in mind. Thanks to all that read my comment. I am glad to be part of a group of people that have the same things and interests.
I store my fuel canisters in a fireproof bag, usually used for batteries, for peace of mind
@@et8603 - a 'vented' bag, of course.
These stoves can be very safe to use, but care should be taken using them.
The cylinder has to get very hot to burst
A CRV can stop the tank from actually exploding but it achieves this by releasing all its fuel at once.
If the stove is lit, this can result in a large fire ball.
Don't let the CRV label make you think there's no danger .
I just figured that it converts your fireball to a flame thrower. That way it's only terrible in one direction instead of all around the stove
@@MAXIMUSMINIMALIST In Australia it is compulsory to have both these systems, but some importers sneak in uncertified fuel canisters.
@@MAXIMUSMINIMALIST Whichever Chinese company makes the stoves for sale in Australia. By law they must have an overpressure safety gas shut off and an
overpressure safety canister ejection shut off, and all canisters must have Rim vent safety overpressure release.
Thank you. I have been using one on and off for years during my bedridden situation and I always thought about the dangers of it. I try not to cook on the highest setting. I use cast iron on a simple carnivore diet now so I dont have to use it much or long any more. And I also suggest people never leaving in on high and walking away from it for a long time. I thank God for it because it's so convenient for many different scenarios. I'm a young man that can't do much of anything for my family right now but I'm am a prepper and they are not. so having this gives me a little more relief that in case of anything they will be able to use it along with the other things I store. They look down on it now but that's ok. Hopefully they won't ever need it like I do before I can get to the stove again. And when that happens I'm skipping the stove and going outside to cook on a open fire lol. God bless in Christ Jesus Yeshua HaMashia for it is written;
Jeremiah 29:11
New International Version
11 For I know the plans(A) I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper(B) you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future
Amen
True, leaving it on high for a long period might pose a problem too, I would think...
You must to upgrade that butain
Amen
Christ I was scared of the Russians 60 years ago when I was seven and I'm still scared of them...but don't worry too much.
This is so helpful! I have been thinking about buying a table top burner and I had no idea to look for this.
This is a great safety video. I just purchased an Outbound single burner butane burner. I purchased some Woodland butane canisters and they did have the relief valves you described in your video. Thanks so much for sharing.
I added a reminder label to my canister lid. Checked my spare butane cylinders and discovered some with and some without the safety valve. Important difference! Thank you for pointing this out.
Good information and thanks to you I just checked my cans and all of them are the safe ones. Been using my backpacking stoves for Hurricanes and decide to get a couple of these for the wife ( & myself ) to use for power outages. Basically for the ease of operation and identical stove top cooking.
Wow! I'm glad I came across your video! I just ordered one of these. I had no idea. Thank you so much for making people aware! ❤😊😎
Really helpful! Thank you for explaining the functions and the problems with using a canister without the CRV code
Wow! Thanks for the info about the crv rating. With all the videos I have watched on these, LOTS, not once has ANYONE mentioned that. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
So glad that you explained this precautionary measure, because I was just thinking about buying one of these stovetops. I've never used propane anything because I've just always been afraid to use propane...just hearing rumors about the dangers if don't know how to use it. I've never taken the time to trust and really learn how to use propane. Now I feel more confident about trying to use it.
Thank you!!!!! I'm so new to this stuff and I'm terrified of compressed gas. This is helpful!
This is very helpful and informative, thanks a million!!!
Thank you for the safety message.
Thank you for this safety reminder! I want to buy one but then I got scared 😂
Thank you so much for this! I'm new to using portable stoves so im looking for ways to prevent an accident from happening. This is so helpful!
@Amie Lynn we can do it ladies 💃🏼
Thank you for sharing this. I bought one yesterday and used it yesterday with a a large pan. I think your video was a forewarning to me. Thank you again subbed.
This is apsolutely necessary for everyone using this type of portable stove, to follow the life saving instructions, so concisely expressed by your in this video, thank you so much, you've saved someones life. I salute you.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow I would have never thought about that! Thanks for the heads up
You bet!
I am new to camping and considering one of these stoves. However, safety was a big factor for me and I was scared to buy/use one. Between you and one other content creator, I now feel that I have enough information to be sure to use this camp stove safely. I really appreciate you putting this video together!
Yeah.... read about my experience!
What was the other information if you don't mind?
This is really an awesome bit of information for those of us camping in this brutal heat. I will now travel with my butane in a somewhat cooler controlled climate, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for this very informative video I just bought one of these little stoves and all your information is really educational
Good info. I just ordered one of these stoves so now I'll be sure to get the right canisters.
Wow! What a great video! I’m Saving this one to share with others. I didn’t know about this, but it seems like a pretty important set of details to be mindful of. Thanks so much.
Thankyou for the info. This is a lifesaver. Never knew that you should never use a larger pan.
You are so welcome!
I just bought one of these stoves. Bless you for the pointers
MANY thanks for this! I did not know about the CRV canisters and have a couple dozen without that designation.
Thanks for the tip. I have one of these atoves and didn't know this about CRV!
Thanks for the heads upJust getting ready to purchase stove and Butane.
Thank you for sharing. Just bought this stove and will need to purchase canisters. Very helpful information.
Excellent presentation, thank you for safety tips.
Thank you for the advice. The tip about the 10.5 inch pan is worth knowing as it's probably the second thing we all look for.
Thank you. I will be more diligent with inspecting the can and keeping it in an area away from heat. I had no idea. Fortunately my pan is 6 inches. You may have saved many lives by posting this.
I'm so glad I saw this video. I will make sure I don't try to use large pots that could over heat the gas cans.
Great info. I just had one delivered at home. Will check the can when I get home.
i was getting ready to order a large supply of these. glad i saw this before i ordered. thanks!!
Thank you so much for the info. Im planning to buy one soon and your video is really helpful 🙏
Wow!! Thank you so much for posting this important video. I just bought a 4 pack of the canisters, thank God they did have the blue ring and CRV is stamped on the cans. But I didn't pay attention to detail about the canisters CRV safety feature...Now I know, Thanks again!!✨
I have one and did not know this!! Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much for this information! It is so helpful.
You are so welcome!
Very useful and practical info. this is one of those videos where what youa are saying makes perfect logical sense. thanks.
WOW.. I had no idea those can explode. I've noticed and wondered about the blue ring on top.. I love using the stove to make my cowboy coffee.. I just bought 2, 3 pack of Butain canisters form the swap meet last weekend and thinking I was getting a great deal.. Now I can wait to get home and check to see if the have the CRV label.. Thank you so much.. You might of saved me from alot of healing.. Lol
I am so glad that I found your video. I was researching a DIY griddle for one of these burners that I could just lay on top. Your video alerted me that this would be a very bad idea if the heat was allowed to escape over the fuel tank area.
Subbed for possibly saving me a hospital trip. =)
I had the same idea but after hearing this...nevermind.
I'm glad I watched this video. Thank you for sharing.
I just bought a portable butane stove with six cans from Amazon I did try it it works nice but I didn’t know about the RCV thing until I watched your video I checked them right away they all have that blue line on the top but no “RCV”written on them I’ll take this precious information in account whenever I buy new fuel canisters thank you so much !
Thank you! This is very helpful information I didn’t see anywhere else!
You are so welcome!
Always read the labels, and read the instructions. Excellent! 👍 👍 So remember : CRV does not mean confortable for Recreative Vehicles 😁😁😁. Xoxo from Argentina! 👍 👍 👍
had no idea about this. Thanks. Had no knowledge of the CRV safety cans. Plan to get rid of my old ones and use your link to order the safer ones.
Thank you, Rainbow!
Wow. Thanks for this. We Asian love to use these types of stove indoor for hot pots.
Our pleasure!
Thank you for sharing. I had no idea. Very good life-saving information.
Great info. I would have never known about this CRV rating otherwise.
Thank you for this PSA!
I am very glad that I ran across this video. I've had one of these stoves for a number of years and never knew or heard anything about the CRV Certification. While I don't recommend this but I've used mine while Duck Hunting in a Boat..! I'd used it in a permanent Ground Blind many times to make a hot breakfast with awesome results. But the Boat Blind was a tad... tricky. We got it done and everyone including Ace, our Black Labrador Retriever enjoyed hot Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuits during a lull in the Hunting. Thanks for spreading such important information. 👍
Hunters are paedos
Thank you so much for this information!
Thank you. Getting rid of the ones I have and going CRV.
Wonderful safety tips. THANK YOU!!! I bought one of these stoves several months ago, but have yet to buy the gas canisters for it. Now I know an important safety feature I need to look for on the canisters, as well as the size of the cooking pans I should use.
You are so welcome!
I found some of the CRV canisters on Amazon and pinned it above.
@@RainbowGardens Thanks! I've added them to my shopping list on Amazon!
Thank you for this valuable information! I have been researching about portable gas stoves and it's fuel because my daughter wants one for Christmas. However, I'm so worried about it exploding or leaking. I never knew about the CRV. This is very helpful for my decision making. Thank you so much!
Hello Nicole 🌹💐👋
How are you doing today?
Thank you so much for the information. I am just not purchasing a stove and fuel and am so grateful for the information. Didn't know about the pan size either. Great video...tyvm!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the excellent presentation regarding butane safety. Based on the information I called Coleman about their product which has the blue ring, but not the safety logo. Coleman stated their butane product can has the CRV, indicated by the blue ring.
Thanks for sharing!
Nice! Nothing like a coleman product
Thanks for the information about the CRV.
No problem 👍
Thank you for this information. I had no idea about the can can explode. I will be looking at the cans I have.
Just checked and thank god i have the one with crv blue line lol Thank you!!
Thank you for creating this video. I had no idea.
I just checked the cans that i have and I have both. I’ve never noticed this blue rings before. Thank you for making this video!!
Glad I could help!
thank you for the safety information
Thank you for showing us to be safe using this! Going to buy CRV cans and use a smaller cook pan! 👍🏼🔥
You bet!
Good video 👍 I always cook on a low flame with mine. I've never trusted the canister being so close. I know a little heat helps butane in cold conditions but mine is used in my camper.
Your voice is so soothing and sweet.
Ahh this is exactly what I was looking for, thank you great things to keep in mind when purchasing!
Glad it was helpful!
SUPER appreciative for your effort to make this informative video. I am an EX-pat with ten years in the Philippines. There are literally hundreds of variation of these neat little stoves offered for sale here. A recent plan I had was to purchase a quantity of stoves either from Korea or Japan to give as gifts to family. NONE of the information you provided is ever listed with the on-line sales promotions. When you think about it, pan sizing (no overlap on top on the fuel cylinder) only makes sense.
I do have a couple of fuel cylinders in stock for use with a small torch. The labeling is different than back home in the US as you demonstrated. I was pleased to see a locally produced brand of fuel cartridge is prominently labeled RVR in a bold circle with information on what "Rim Vent Release" system is all about and how it functions. There is no blue line or dye around the rim. I will absolutely ask any on-line seller if there offerings are also labeled with the RVR symbol. My guess is that fuel canisters from Japan and Korea will be so labeled but again, ask first and avoid any return problems.
You should check out the 'NJ NSD-11 Portable Gas Stove Single Burner Camping Cooker Indoor LPG' Obviously not as portable as those Butane can stoves, but it is such great quality.
Thanks for the great information about how to take caution when using the stove.
You bet!
Thank you very much I was really trepidatious about using one of these and I feel better now.
Good info, thank you so much! Was just getting ready to purchase one so now I need to rethink my options. Thanks!
Very good video! To be honest, i have never thought of the risk with too large pans!!! Thank you for the wake up call!!
Thank you for the info on CRV cans ... I didn't even know about this , just been on eBay and ordered some of these. Been using the ones without for a long time
Thanks for the tip! Nice to have another source for them.
Thank you so much! I did not know about the CRV !
Happy to help!
Good times outside. Makes a picnic even better 👍
about to buy one, this has been most informative, thank you so much...
Thanks for the safety tip
Thank you for all this useful information. I would like to tell you that I really liked the way you spoke. Thank you once again beautiful
Thank you so much for this information. I have not seen this mentioned anywhere else.
Glad it was helpful!
thanks for the CRV info
out standing video thank you
This is good to know - thank you! Just checked our cans and they're 👍🏻
Awesome!
Rainbow Gardens Just shared the video on Twitter to help spread the info. Thanks again!
You speak so well. What an amazing accent.
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Thank you very much for the Information. I just got one delivered today, and I'm waiting for the fuel canister.
Glad I could help
Was unaware - thank you!
Thanks for sharing. This is very important!