Butane Stoves: Portable and Convenient Power Outage Cooking
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- Portable butane stoves are a handy cooking device designed for caterers, but they can also be a fantastic tool during a short term power outage or on a camping adventure. Most butane stoves will sit on a countertop, start easily with an automatic piezoelectric igniter, and use butane fuel canisters.
Not all butane stoves are rated for indoor use. Be sure to select the right stove if you plan to use it indoors.
You can find more details in our post:
Butane Stove: Portable and Convenient Power Outage Cooking
theprovidentprepper.org/butan...
To learn more about retained heat or thermal cooking visit our post:
Retained Heat Cooking: The Secret to Stretching Your Fuel Supplies
theprovidentprepper.org/retai...
Thermal Cookers - No Power Slow Cookers
theprovidentprepper.org/therm...
You can find butane stoves that are rated for indoor use on Amazon. These are a few that are worth considering:
Sterno Portable Butane Stove
amzn.to/2XH9Lqa
GasOne Portable Butane Stove
amzn.to/33gpAW9
TECHEF - AGNI Portable Butane Gas Stove
amzn.to/2D7NKaP
If you have access to a Sam's Club, they sell both the Sterno stove and fuel for a great price.
Butane fuel cartridges on Amazon:
Sterno Butane Fuel Cartridges (4 pack)
amzn.to/2DdJfvs
GasOne Butane Fuel Cannisters (12 pack)
amzn.to/2QKSJGk
Thanks for being part of the solution! - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
![รวมเพลงลูกทุ่ง 6 หนุ่มไทบ้าน ฮิตติดกระแส ชุดที่ 1 l มนต์แคน ไมค์ ไผ่ เสถียร ไหมไทย พี [Longplay]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/GD2v1OjMw5I/mqdefault.jpg)
I had read some articles about these butane stoves exploding, so I was hesitant to get one. But more research showed that the accidents are basically ascribed to mishandling of the cartridges or overheating cartridges. One local German government put an article on their website on how to handle these safely.
Basically, the cartridges can overheat when you either use a pot/pan that is too large (should not be bigger than the pot holder) or let the pot stand on the cooker after turning the stove off (while the stove is on, the canisters self-cool to a degree).
I feel confident I can prevent accidents now, so I have one of these stoves for power outages.
Awesome video and timely too.
I would like to add my testimonial, I have used these for over 30 years and raised my family of two daughters now 33 and 32 and they each have these also. I only used it to cook 1 to 2 meals a day and I would regularly get 2-3 days per can. I had one medium pot, one cast iron skillet, a kettle and wok. I used it during black outs, during Loma Prieta Earthquake, a few picnics and basecamp (you just need a wind brake). We have had many black outs here DFW, its simple an familier to most people who are used to a stove top, its light, easy to handle and store and above all takes up little space. I highly recomend this to everyone, every house should have one in there home as a psrt of there preps, the stoves are $25 - 30 last I checked. I am 58 years and this set up along with others is in my system, I have three way to cook, this is just one.
Kk
Hmm. I use mine to warm food. Twice a day. Three times a week. Last for two months. Food stays hot. I don’t even use my glass top or electric range anymore.
Thank you so much my friends, I bought one very similar... News says that probably we will suffer a power outage in Europe this winter due to electricity problems in the whole planet.... And people here is not ready for nothing because usually we don't suffer natural disasters as tornados, hurricanes, tropical storms etc etc...so, there are not much preppers here..🙆♀️... ..but I am ready... I became prepper in 10 days... Ha ha.. 😂 I ordered a gas heater, a monoxide carbon alarm, one gas stove, cartridges, battery powered candles food and water..... I got everything in 2 weeks..... And every day I am getting better thanks to youtubers so nice as you. Sending all my love from Oxford, UK.
These can be handy during a power outage. I have a coleman butane single burner and a coleman duel burner propane stove. Last long term power outage lasted 8 days from a record breaking ice storm. We had hot food and drinks entire time. We also have a 9400watts propane generator. Sometimes I wish for a long term power outage. Its camping at home LOL
This helped me make a better choice tonight. Thank You for that..
Thanks for the video, it's very helpful. Just recently bought one. I have stored fuel horizontally but will change that immediately.
Iwatani is a great butane stove. CSA approved and generate 15,000 BTU but they are expensive. Iwatani also has inexpensive attachments for grilling or Korean style barbecue. FYI, the butane canister last about 1 hour on high heat. Buy plenty. They are great for wok cooking. Lots of heat and fast cooking. In Oklahoma we have power outages from tornados and ice laden power lines in the winter. These stoves are a must have. Thanks for the video.
Thank u so much For this information. Just in time.
The butane stove is my first choice for indoor cooking if the local power grid is down and my gas stove top is not working. I have one of those stacking metal cook pot and steamer rack sets that you can buy at Asian food stores. Using this on one of my butane stoves, I can cook rice or soup in the lower pot and steam chopped veggies in the rack above this and diced raw meat in the rack above that, topped with a lid that has an adjustable vent. This lets me prepare a complete meal on just one burner and everything is ready at the same time and I do not need to use any cooking fats because everything either simmers or steams.
We absolutely agree with Linda. Her setup is a very efficient means of cooking a complete meal with super fuel efficiency. In addition to the a cook-set like hers, we also have a set of small bamboo stackable steamers available at Asian markets. The small size set we have is excellent when you want to steam only a few small items, a few siomai or dim sum. Set them over a boiling water source and you are ready to cook.
I spend a lot of time each year vehicle camping in the outback of Australia. Always use one of these little butane stoves. They weigh nothing, cost nothing, and aren’t as problematic as carrying gas bottles for larger stoves.
Awesome yall. I prefer propane but its always nice to have multiple options. What do yall use for the thermal cooker?
Wood stoves with a tail pipe for the smoke to exit your home is great for long term. No soot on pots from wood fire. A sealed stove does make wood fire fuel drier and hotter for better cooking.
There's another benefit of the Iwatani that makes it worth the cost. It burns all the fuel that's in the canister. Some other stoves leave as much as 20% of the fuel in the canister when the flame goes out.
The jell sterno is great campfire ignition fule . A dab will do to start your camp fire. I pack 1 jell sterno can per bob bag.
These are very convenient but never leave them unattended. I had one catch fire. It began to burn the plastic temperature knob and the plate behind it. Had I not noticed, it probably would have ignited the canister causing an explosion.
@@TheProvidentPrepper How hot do these get underneath just wandered what surface would be ok to put these on?
Make sure the cans have "CRV" on it, or the ones with the blue ring on top of the can, because it has a safety mechanism built in to release pressure when needed. Also, if you buy the cans at the Asian market, I believe they are a lot cheaper.
Well phoooey! I just bought a coleman stove this weekend as a backup. Only found 3 cans of fuel after going to several stores so I already know it’s not going to be the best solution. Did not know about if they were rated for inside use. I will definitely check that out. I freak about anything fire so was thinking of using it on my patio outside for the most part but in the cold of winter don’t see myself going outside much to cook. 😳
You can find those butane cans, usually pretty cheap, at Asian food markets. Definitely less than big name stores.
@@jerseydevil7895 Are they off-brand or unregulated canisters? Not worth compromising safety to save a few pennies.
Thank you thank you thank you 😊🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤
I have a gas one dual fuel I have a lot of propane and it works just as well as the butane
Good that The Provident Preppers issued a warning about butane (and propane)being heavier than air and that it will seek out low areas. This is precisely why gas grills and the like are frowned upon aboard boats. Any small leak could find it's way into the bilge/engine room. When the operator hits the starter switch, any spark can cause a very nasty surprise. Why people drag a propane cylinder into the home is beyond me. A small leak with gas flowing into a cellar and all it takes is an ark in the light switch, the pilot light of a water or the ignition on the furnace to trigger an explosion. While not recommended, people do the same here in the Philippines. Most cheap apartments are very well "ventilated" because of age and deterioration. Still, we have a few apartment blocks go up every year from those who use old and leaking fuel cylinders inside their rental homes.
This is why I chose Sterno green alcohol cans for my no-electricity emergency prep in my apartment for use in a DIY stove on the range top. I don't even have a kitchen fan that goes outside and no kitchen window. Denatured alcohol is the safest indoors especially in an apt. Anything else is asking for major trouble.
@@alexapuerta Great that you have a solution that works for your personal situation. We are constantly experimenting and practicing with our young troops. We have a verity of stoves that can accommodate canned gel alcohol fuel. Even our gasifying twig stove can be re-configured to use a can of this fuel. or burn bulk fuel in a small dish provided for the purpose. We also have folding "pocket stoves" that are copies of the Esbit German and British hexamine stoves. We would NEVER use genuine hexamine tablets or trioxane inside the home as most formulations contain a small amount of arsenic. Not super dangerous unless you blow out the tab for later use. The smoke is bad news. Instead we have ordered large quantities of solid alcohol fuel tabs including some that are popular in Japan. These tablets, even in bulk can get expensive but pack well if you must travel. For practice with the youngúns, we use an assortment of aluminum bottle caps and other small containers that we re-fill from a bulk bucket of chaffing dish fuel. This bulk fuel can also be used to refill canned gel alcohol such as the Sterno you are stocking. Finally, we upgraded the fuel we use with our Trangia style liquid alcohol stoves. Methanol fuel contains a lot of "denaturing" agents that can be dangerous in tightly enclosed spaces. Recently, we found a source for high purity ethanol. It is intended for applications in the cosmetics industry. It has proven to be far superior. The energy value for ethanol is higher than for methanol, more heat for less fuel and storage space. Absolutely NO odor. The Trangia style stoves are a favorite of ours because, if you purchase a model with simmer ring, the heat output can be easily regulated from full on to a very light simmer.
You can put your hand above the stove when you feel heat you will know it’s lit. This method is good if you have a hot cup of coffee or other hot beverage.
How long did you cook your beans under pressure before moving the pot to your "Wonder Oven?" Did you make your "Wonder Oven," and did you make a tutorial on the process?
So how many bottles did you go thru in 30 days? From the box I am thinking 12.
I always planned on using a Coleman camp stove (fluid type) but not sure if it would be better for me. It would give about 6.5 hours on a gallon of fuel using one burner.
That's a good idea, just in case.
Hi,
Just a question, im guessing since your doing a grid down situation that it also includes the oven range hood for ventilation wich could help ?
Best regards,
Jarrod
I’m seeing a lotta prep videos on power outages lately as if they’re predicting a major power outage soon! We probably should pay attention and probably get the product just in case! 🤔😒💯
Same thing like the planet x this g of a few years ago.....all talk . Nonetheless small portable stove always a good idea.
walter of ontario Planet X is a lie. If it’s not biblical it’s a lie. 💯✝️
What is the safest way to store butane canisters? We have about 10 canisters stored in our spare room in a plastic bin. It worries me that they could leak and combust.
I prefer the Coleman liquid fuel stoves for cooking. I have a 3-burner (burns propane, too) and a single burner stove and a catalytic heater. They will burn unleaded gas, the same gas in your car. I always have at least 20 gallons between my two vehicles after I run out of the Coleman liquid fuel. And when I run out of fuel, I can commondere my propane bottles from my BBQ. Yes, gasoline is explosive if handled iimproperly. Whenever you burn petroleum, ALWAYS ensure proper ventilation and have a CO detector nearby and ensure it operates.
The local asian market has butane 4 bottles for 6 bucks. That's the best price I've found so far
Sam's club has 4 pack sterno brand for 5.98
I just bought a dual fuel stove, it can use butane or propane.
I wonder if it might be worth putting a small metal cup or ceramic mug over the jiggler on the pressure cooker before tucking it into the Wonder Cooker, to protect the jiggler from being jammed open/closed. I won't use a butane stove...not because I wouldn't like to, but simply because I am trying to limit the number of kinds of fuel I am required to store. But yeah, it sure does look snazzy!
I am specifically set up with multiple fuel capability, so that if I need resupply while the emergency situation is still ongoing, I can put to use whatever fuel I can find. I am still working on the best storage arrangement but very little is in the house. I am liking the "deck boxs" they showed in another video and I need to increase the ventilation and security of my yard shed where the bulk of the fuel is stored.
Interesting and informative video. Thank you. I laughed when you said that you didn't know it had not lit, as that told me that you normally cook on electric. Most people that cook on gas check the flame automatically when they turn on the stove. That is how we set where we want the flame. I have always used gas and hate electric.
Once i used them all the way. I refill them with LPG. But with way less liquid fuel. Since LPG builds more pressure
For sterno cans you can get this portable sterno can container that has a swing lid you open to point you need to controll heat output. They are stainless steal. I bought mine at Gordans foods . Yes 1 per bob bag. Stero fire great way to sterilize med tools. Sterno can carriers great for minni fires to heat tent on stable surface and only use while awake . And not were pets or non thinking children might knock them over or knock burnables items on the list sterno.
I just bought one of these stoves mainly for the purpose of a short term power outage . Now that I have it , I'm a bit reluctant to want to use it mainly indoors due to carbon minoxide that it makes when it combusts which I was unware of .. Not sure if it was worth getting with me not being really familiar with this type of stuff .
@@TheProvidentPrepper After watching your video I looked on the instructions and it said for outdoor use as a campstove not for household use . I been trying to search for an indoor one but not sure if I want to deal with all the safety precautions but thank you .
@@TheProvidentPrepper I am looking for one. I found that food doesn’t taste the same to me when it’s cooked on a ceramic or electric stove and just bought a 13’5 wok that I wanted to use with it indoors. Any suggestions
Hi guys, I live in an apartment in Ireland and I've just purchased online a butane stove and four CRV butane cartridges. I feel like I've bought a bomb and I am searching for the best way to store them away. Would you better bubble-wrap and put them in a plastic storage-box in a shady corner of a fairly big balcony or just leave them in the cabinet under the kitchen sink? or...? Just as so you know: In my city we happen to reach 0°C during winter but we never go over 30°C in summer. I know butane cartridges may not work well at 0° but I've read that warming them up a bit (with bare hands or just keeping them indoor) before usage should bring the conditions back to normal... Is it true? Thanks
Can you provide the name of an indoor butane stove & where to buy them? I woyld appreciate your help. I'm sure there are many others here who would appreciate that information too.
Is butane preferred over propane (like a Coleman stove) for indoor use?
@@TheProvidentPrepper Thank you very much for the info and for all you do. Your channel is a blessing.
Best investment I ever made was buying one of these
Have 3 of those butane stoves. And 150 fule canisters . The second stove is the traditional coleman camp stove runs on coleman white fule ( 15 one gallon cans ) . 3 our outdoor grill , 4 / 30 lb cans. As for heat. 3 Mr buddy heaters 1 small 2 large. Plus 60 1 lb cans and 4 20 lb tanks . Yes plenty of line filters.
We do Asian style hot pot cooking. Yes my wife is Chinese .
You set aside one room in home to sleep in in winter . This were we cook and store water . So this way cooking is heating . The last way extend butane fule , use chafing dish with the slots under it for sterno heat cans ( 60 jell cans 36 liquid sterno cans.) Take extream care with liquid sterno cans vrs spilling.
Todd Hendricks, you mentioned line filters.
What is it? How do you use it?
@@flowerpower2079 line filters buy at menards. They stop junk from getting in to Mr buddy heater or cook stoves. When you use external tanks to Mr buddy . Now Mr buddy has built in filters you screw 1 lb tanks to. External 15 lb or bigger need a filter to hose to Mr buddy menards employes can help on that air any propain dealer. ( I mean real dealers not gas station or food store attendants they are on shelf by Mr buddy s. Sold buy longest house you can keap propane tank out or room Mr buddy in
@@flowerpower2079 your out door grill unit has such a filter on it. The hose lines sometime release a fluid ment to keap lines flexible this clogs mr buddy up those hose they sell next Mr buddy units has that crap on them Not good. Buy hose from a propain dealer to get a good hose. Or buy plenty line fule filters heater will fail to work if filter clogged. Replace then heat again
@@flowerpower2079 best not buy any extension ptopainy lines from a non propane dealer.
Consider you risk lot of money and your safety from cheap quality lines
@@toddhendricks8239
Thank you. I just purchased two Big Buddys & two Little Buddys. I have two Colenan Butane stoves, which I believe are only for outdoor use....but I intended to use indoors in case of a blackout. Would you mind telling me which brand you guys have for indoor cooking?
my power is on but my Gas is out, this apt has an electric stove i need gas for my grandmas glass pyrex coffee pot and i just prefer gas, not sure if you can use portable gas stoves indoors. The one i have says outdoors only yet i see people cooking indoors with them on TH-cam so im trying to figure out if theyre are any indoor ones thats what i need.
@@TheProvidentPrepper Great! Thanks for the reply! :)
Can these things explode in your face? Like how safe is it?
Yes I stock pile wd 40 for SHTF it has lots use on many things . Plus stock either for help start problem rides JB weld puffy for emergency car repairs. ( Can plug holes in engine block or radiator or gas tank. )
Medium long term is best to go with a stove that can burn diesel. Most things that can burn kerosene can burn diesel, just add a winterizing agent. Super long term would be a wood burning stove as it is gatherable.
Safe to use inside?
Should you remove the butane fuel after cooking, and can you recap it for another time use ?
Note temps below 20 degrees can make butain not work . You will need carry can next to body. Same way lighters fail in very cold weather. Knowing this now you know in winter carry good dry match's or some spark igniters Allways have 5 different means to light a fire. Bad cold wet weather, or freezing weather can kill. I carry minnie w d 40 cans 1 per bob bag
As emergency way to start fire with spark rods
All those butane stoves are the same and the only difference is BTU output and how fancy the stove is built such as stainless steel. The cheapest source to find these butane fuel canister is go to any Asian market since they are commonly used in Asia. Average cost in my area is $5 for a 4 pack at 8oz each can. Also keep the original canister cap because the canister will discharge butane if tip of canister touches any surface when stored.
How do you ventilate? If I have to open a window and it's 10 degrees or minus 30 outside is it worth it?
@@TheProvidentPrepper Thank you, dear. Happy Thanksgiving! May our Lord bless you all as you have blessed many. : )
Where do you live? State and city or just state. I'm in salt lake city area.
Grantsville for me. I knew they were from Utah. I watch regularly.
⭐️⭐️ was just on the sterno youtube channel, watched a video on this specific stove n safety...they clearly state it is NOT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE! this is coming directly from the company itself, so be aware...
The Provident Prepper yes i understand that...i have done a ton of research...but im specifically talking about the sterno stove ur using in this video...its misleading (not saying u did it intentionally, not at all)...but if people don’t do their own research most would think that this stove is safe for in house use in an emergency...only reason why i commented, to make people aware...its important...
Butane is also called “Mexican gas” because it doesn’t do well in cold temps.
Good to know that it doesn't do well in cold temps.
🌴💥
Hey just baught one. My home leaks so I get plenty fresh air. And if i worry. I crack a window. . Just like my propane heater. My house (two level home in Texas) burnt down. I by practice. never let any device run in the house. And I do have a co2 system in the house that shuts down the heat. Out put/work. Well makes up for cost. And make several meals and use thermos food/bottles to store the days meals. And 2 times a week I wash all my pots and pans in scalding pan of super hot water. I'm finding the stove "butane" a valuable tool tks. De kv4li
I had no idea I could pressure can on butane stove? Wait….pressure cooker or pressure canner?
I never eat microwave popcorn......ever! Pot popped is all I make.
I used my butane stove when i was an otr trucker. Buy the cans onnamazon way cheaper