A review of the Coleman HyperFlame FyreKnight Gas Stove. I picked this gas stove up from Snowys on special for $170Aud. It's a great stove, not perfect, but I like it!
If you're having trouble controlling the flow of gas, it's because the dials on the front are literally choked full of lubricant gel or something. Unscrew them, remove the dials, pull out the valve, and blast the thing with silicon lubricant spray and clean the valves off. You'll get much better control over the flow and be able to let it burn at a super low temp.
Brilliant Stove!! Are you aware of an additional Trivet type spacer that will increase the gap between the burners and a hot plate / fry pan to assist with heat spread? Excellent review and video cobber!!
Hi, thanks for the great review. I was in Anaconda earlier today - before viewing this and the guy told me the hose doesn't come with it. He also informed me that the regulator is in built and isn't in the piece that sticks out the side - its just an adaptor. I had quite a chat to him as I wanted to buy one and connect it to my regulated gas out let on the camper I just bought. He said it would be fine, however after speaking with Gameco who are gas people across the country it doesn't appear to be the case. As you and Gameco stated the cooker operates around a 100KPA and the van pressure is 2.75! So if any body is buying one of these for a caravan or camper trailer and intend on connecting to the regulated gas supply its not going to work.
Thank you. I’ve just ordered one of these stoves. When I first realised you were going to do something to the knobs I though, Oh well. I won’t be able to do that. But you’ve made it look so easy and doable. I can’t wait till me stove arrives and I can become a plumber!!
@@Mrjohnboy1965 remove/prise both gas control knobs of the burners. Get a shifter and remove both gas stems. Clean all the grease that was put on the stems by the Coleman factory, off. Lightly lubricate the gas stems with something like silicon spray etc. Reassemble everything, now when you light the stove you will have full control of the flame, right down to a very constant gentle simmer.
The review would be fantastic with at least once set the burner on fire and show the adjustment of the flame or boil one liter of water an measure the time for it...this is not more than a product "unboxing"
Great review Mark. Iv had mine for 5 months and I totally agree with everything you said. I got mine for $170 too, BCF price matched Snowys. I like it but if I paid $200+ I don’t think I’d be too happy. Overall I like it 👍🏻
retry tobuy Thanks mate. It is the best gas stove that I have used, but I'm not sure how I would feel about paying $280 for it. Nice to know on the price match!
I think like anything and everything, these retail stores drastically market their prices above the recommended retail price, and then reduce them to make them appear to be 'on sale. Simply: do your research and be prepared to wait and price match
At 3:18 you mentioned that inlet tube was un-nerving. Hey...me too. I sent a spray to Colman telling them it is an absolute dumb-arse design if ever there was one. Will you tell me if it could be modified to have the regulator almost at the end where it fits into the stove?
Nice thoughtful review! Re: temperature control. In addition to using the knob you can use a heat diffuser. We sell the ozpig heat diffuser but kitchen shops sell them too. Many households use them on their gas stoves at home to gain additional temp control for simmering etc but agreed it'd be nice if the knob had some more control too. Re: regulator. We hear you, it'd be nice if it was a soft hose regulator. I wouldn't be too worried about spares availability in the future. Coleman sell several appliances that all use this regulator so they'll be available for quite some time. I think it's be nice if they brought back the soft hose one rather than this stiff arm. Keep up the good work.
Cheers Tentworld thanks for that. I have managed to get the low to work better but it won't post it as it technically is required to be done by a gas fitter.
@@TasmanianOffroadAdventures is this adjustment similar to the video posted by "Uncle Fjester" about re-lubricating the valve seals? You recommend "Anderson and Forrester Hyheet Graphite Grease" I can't seem to find this in the UK, would you know of any other alternatives. Would any graphite grease work well? thanks for the great review :) I'm considering buying this to use fulltime in a campervan but my biggest concern is the flame control/simmer ability
How long does the half kilo bottle last? The rigid line and the bottle at 45 degrees, dont like that, whats that about? Why wouldnt they use a flexible line?
I haven’t timed it, but on a 7 day tour, I usually go through one cylinder. The dog leg pipe is a Coleman thing, they use them on other cookers too. It does include a hose if you want to use larger cylinders.
I have had this stove for several years. I have always run it on a 4.5kg bottle. A few things that bother me about this stove are the regulator, as you mention it is very disappointing that it is a one off fitting to the stove. Also the inability to have a low setting is a problem. On the plus side it boils water faster then anything I have seen!
Great review.. Just bought one and I'm glad I'm not the only one who has the gas rugulation issue! Definitely won't blow out... I've used mine in almost a gale also. I'll be getting the optional bag I thinks.
When putting the trivet back in at 7.47 I noticed you could only get one hook in, i'm having the same problem. Have you easily got the two hooks in or only one. Not sure if mine has a fault or it's normal.
Nice review - with regard to the temperature controls, you commented on another channel you used Anderson & Forrester Hyheet Graphite Valve Grease - could you please advise where you can buy it in Australia. I have googled and can't find a retailer in Australia. Appreciate your help.
Thanks for the video. By any chance do you have the Coleman part number for the carrying case or bag? It seems that it is not for sale in US. I would like to contact Coleman customer service to see if I can buy it through them directly... thanks in advance
Hi, I have had this stove for a.couple of years. I enjoy it and it meets my needs. How every it whistles extremely loudly when first lit. From what I have found on line I'm not the only one. Does anyone have a fix for this problem? Thanks for your help
I broke my regulator when the wind pushed everything off my table. the pipe broke at the threads and lost a bottle of propane. I was in Moab so every store had these for sale. So disconnect it as soon as you are done using it.
To make the adjustment of the gas so it does not close down remove the knob remove the nut put the knob back on and unscrew the entire shaft that's on the stove remove the grease and add a light oil and put it all back together that will solve the problem of the gas creeping too high
Never undestand why Coleman always uses these rigid gas connectors, instead of a flexible hose. This makes the burner even wider and you need almost a one meter table to use it...
Another youtube reviewer mentioned that if you remove the gas knobs and clean the grease off it , then replace it , which he did on the review. Then he was able to turn the gas temperature down a lot lower.
Cheers mate. It does come with a hose/adaptor to the 3/8LH thread cylinders. I'm just not a fan of carting gas inside the ute, so can fir these little cylinders on the roof rack.
What a waste of time, you didn't even turn the stove on! We have instructions on line, I want to see the burners work, its like you just want to hear yourself talk...
If you're having trouble controlling the flow of gas, it's because the dials on the front are literally choked full of lubricant gel or something. Unscrew them, remove the dials, pull out the valve, and blast the thing with silicon lubricant spray and clean the valves off. You'll get much better control over the flow and be able to let it burn at a super low temp.
The grease is actually in there to seal the gas cock. Designated gas valve grease gives better control.
Excellent video, thank you. I've seen heaps of reviews of the Coleman stove but yours is the best.
Cheers mate!
Brilliant Stove!!
Are you aware of an additional Trivet type spacer that will increase the gap between the burners and a hot plate / fry pan to assist with heat spread?
Excellent review and video cobber!!
Cheers mate! Google 'gas cooker diffuser'. That might be what you are looking for.
Great review 👍🏻
I wonder if the lower spec model is better at low & medium heat cooking?
(Is that the paddock next to Hollybank?)
Hi, thanks for the great review. I was in Anaconda earlier today - before viewing this and the guy told me the hose doesn't come with it. He also informed me that the regulator is in built and isn't in the piece that sticks out the side - its just an adaptor. I had quite a chat to him as I wanted to buy one and connect it to my regulated gas out let on the camper I just bought. He said it would be fine, however after speaking with Gameco who are gas people across the country it doesn't appear to be the case. As you and Gameco stated the cooker operates around a 100KPA and the van pressure is 2.75! So if any body is buying one of these for a caravan or camper trailer and intend on connecting to the regulated gas supply its not going to work.
Thank you. I’ve just ordered one of these stoves. When I first realised you were going to do something to the knobs I though, Oh well. I won’t be able to do that. But you’ve made it look so easy and doable. I can’t wait till me stove arrives and I can become a plumber!!
I'm sorry, what are you referring to when you say he did something to the knobs?
Just did the gas spindle service, now have excellent heat control 👍⚡️👍
@@Mrjohnboy1965 remove/prise both gas control knobs of the burners. Get a shifter and remove both gas stems. Clean all the grease that was put on the stems by the Coleman factory, off. Lightly lubricate the gas stems with something like silicon spray etc. Reassemble everything, now when you light the stove you will have full control of the flame, right down to a very constant gentle simmer.
Great review, just found your channel. Hope you keep making vids! Cheers.
TechStories79 cheers mate, plenty more to come....!
Fantastic review, you swayed me towards this stove being another cold weather tassie camper. Keep em coming.
Oz Camp n Hunt Dan cheers mate, hanks fir the feedback!
The review would be fantastic with at least once set the burner on fire and show the adjustment of the flame or boil one liter of water an measure the time for it...this is not more than a product "unboxing"
Thanks for the review. I just bought one based on it. Cheers!
Great review Mark. Iv had mine for 5 months and I totally agree with everything you said. I got mine for $170 too, BCF price matched Snowys. I like it but if I paid $200+ I don’t think I’d be too happy. Overall I like it 👍🏻
retry tobuy Thanks mate. It is the best gas stove that I have used, but I'm not sure how I would feel about paying $280 for it. Nice to know on the price match!
I think like anything and everything, these retail stores drastically market their prices above the recommended retail price, and then reduce them to make them appear to be 'on sale.
Simply: do your research and be prepared to wait and price match
At 3:18 you mentioned that inlet tube was un-nerving. Hey...me too. I sent a spray to Colman telling them it is an absolute dumb-arse design if ever there was one.
Will you tell me if it could be modified to have the regulator almost at the end where it fits into the stove?
Best review! Thanks and loved the chemistry lesson 🙌🏼
Kristy Drive_Lines cheers!
Nice thoughtful review! Re: temperature control. In addition to using the knob you can use a heat diffuser. We sell the ozpig heat diffuser but kitchen shops sell them too. Many households use them on their gas stoves at home to gain additional temp control for simmering etc but agreed it'd be nice if the knob had some more control too. Re: regulator. We hear you, it'd be nice if it was a soft hose regulator. I wouldn't be too worried about spares availability in the future. Coleman sell several appliances that all use this regulator so they'll be available for quite some time. I think it's be nice if they brought back the soft hose one rather than this stiff arm. Keep up the good work.
Cheers Tentworld thanks for that. I have managed to get the low to work better but it won't post it as it technically is required to be done by a gas fitter.
I do appreciate the feedback on the vid too!
@@TasmanianOffroadAdventures is this adjustment similar to the video posted by "Uncle Fjester" about re-lubricating the valve seals?
You recommend "Anderson and Forrester Hyheet Graphite Grease" I can't seem to find this in the UK, would you know of any other alternatives.
Would any graphite grease work well?
thanks for the great review :)
I'm considering buying this to use fulltime in a campervan but my biggest concern is the flame control/simmer ability
At $10 a pop for those small cylinders I would use a 2 kg gas bottle which would probably cost the same to fill
How long does the half kilo bottle last? The rigid line and the bottle at 45 degrees, dont like that, whats that about? Why wouldnt they use a flexible line?
I haven’t timed it, but on a 7 day tour, I usually go through one cylinder. The dog leg pipe is a Coleman thing, they use them on other cookers too. It does include a hose if you want to use larger cylinders.
I have had this stove for several years. I have always run it on a 4.5kg bottle. A few things that bother me about this stove are the regulator, as you mention it is very disappointing that it is a one off fitting to the stove. Also the inability to have a low setting is a problem. On the plus side it boils water faster then anything I have seen!
Great minds think alike Heath! I haven't found the perfect stove yet. This one is very good, but not quite there!
Have you tried to refill the Coleman gas bottle. There’s a lot of video about this on TH-cam. Most of them are from America
Love the video! Best vid on the fyreknight
Cheers, really appreciate the feedback!
Great review.. Just bought one and I'm glad I'm not the only one who has the gas rugulation issue! Definitely won't blow out... I've used mine in almost a gale also. I'll be getting the optional bag I thinks.
When putting the trivet back in at 7.47 I noticed you could only get one hook in, i'm having the same problem. Have you easily got the two hooks in or only one. Not sure if mine has a fault or it's normal.
No, that one clip doesn't work on mine. I haven't bothered doing anything about it and the trivet doesn't come out.
@@TasmanianOffroadAdventures thanks mate
Nice review mate, still liking it? Thinking of grabbing one and cleaning the valves for low temp flame
Jarrod yes mate. I’ve been trialling Inox MX6 food grade high temp lubricant in the valves. Working well so far!
Nice review - with regard to the temperature controls, you commented on another channel you used Anderson & Forrester Hyheet Graphite Valve Grease - could you please advise where you can buy it in Australia. I have googled and can't find a retailer in Australia. Appreciate your help.
What can be used to clean the unit? I have stains from cooking under the burner trivets and not keen to scratch the enamel.
Thanks for the video. By any chance do you have the Coleman part number for the carrying case or bag? It seems that it is not for sale in US. I would like to contact Coleman customer service to see if I can buy it through them directly... thanks in advance
gclavijo no problem mate. Part number is 1451177
Hi, I have had this stove for a.couple of years. I enjoy it and it meets my needs. How every it whistles extremely loudly when first lit. From what I have found on line I'm not the only one. Does anyone have a fix for this problem? Thanks for your help
Great video mate really informative! Picked one of these up today, looking forward to using it. Grabbed the hotplate as well, nice bit of kit
I broke my regulator when the wind pushed everything off my table. the pipe broke at the threads and lost a bottle of propane. I was in Moab so every store had these for sale. So disconnect it as soon as you are done using it.
Good advice mate!
great review mark, great information really enjoyed it
Cheers mate, appreciate the feedback!
i took the burner rim closest to the propane right off. and then you still get a bizarre amount of performance with less worry
Love the science lesson. Great review. Thanks!
Cheers mate!
To make the adjustment of the gas so it does not close down remove the knob remove the nut put the knob back on and unscrew the entire shaft that's on the stove remove the grease and add a light oil and put it all back together that will solve the problem of the gas creeping too high
Never undestand why Coleman always uses these rigid gas connectors, instead of a flexible hose. This makes the burner even wider and you need almost a one meter table to use it...
Absolutely agreed! The brand specific regulator at that horrendous 45 degree angle makes its really annoying
I am currently tossing up with buying this or the Coleman even temp 3 burner Do you happen to know how they compare
No sorry, I’ve not used the Even temp cooker
Can I hook this into a caravan gas bottle or do I need adaptors
Another youtube reviewer mentioned that if you remove the gas knobs and clean the grease off it , then replace it , which he did on the review. Then he was able to turn the gas temperature down a lot lower.
Yeh I’ve been trialling a couple of different lubes. Need to get one that is rubber (o ring) friendly.
Silicone based wd40 works well. I do apply after pulling the knobs out.
Get a adapter /hose for the big cylinders awesome vid . Thank you .
Cheers mate. It does come with a hose/adaptor to the 3/8LH thread cylinders. I'm just not a fan of carting gas inside the ute, so can fir these little cylinders on the roof rack.
i just wanted to see the flame ??? where is it ???
good review very informative.
I still won't part with my Dometic Origo 3000 metho stove.
You can refill those propane bottles.
Great view thank you But Coleman is a thing of the past
This is the clip re getting a lower flame for Coleman Hyperflame th-cam.com/video/LFWa8VKtC9g/w-d-xo.html
Clean the valves to fix that bounce...
th-cam.com/video/vREI5oG6RyM/w-d-xo.html
453g is a pound!
America never embraced metric
Spot on. The temperature mentioned is also Celsius not Fahrenheit.
Tazzy.....love it
Looks bulky.
What a waste of time, you didn't even turn the stove on! We have instructions on line, I want to see the burners work, its like you just want to hear yourself talk...