Install gas cartridge on Iwatani VA30

[@eleanorhoh]

A short video to show how to use the newest Iwatani VA-30 butane gas stove, a perfect fit for wok cooking at home! Ask me questions and share your experience of using one.

[@ginobaiocco5691]

These appliances are certified TO BE USED OUTDOOR ONLY!

[@flashwashington2735]

@@ginobaiocco5691 You're not even certified for that.

[@flashwashington2735]

@@ginobaiocco5691 On her stove top underneath her stove vent fan. You're an alarmist nelly!! There are instructions. I mean you learned about it some how. I know it's hard to believe you learn at all. Now put your helmet on your head before you go to bed, so whether little bow breaks and cradle does fall, or ceilings come down along with your walls, Baby's brain's protected pre-damaged, it's true, but you're a consumer! Sue baby Sue!!

[@1surftheblue]

Thank you! I realized I was having a kbbq at my house and I didn’t know how to install it. But now I do🥰

[@eleanorhoh]

So glad, were you using an Iwatani Kbbq grill? Now you got me hungry for some.

[@Aco747lyte]

Nice review! This version you used is still available on Amazon UK for around £90. Expensive, but one does get what one pays for. Best wishes, Wendi UK🌻

[@eleanorhoh]

Hi Wendi, miss the Brits. So glad to hear you can get this stove, it's the best!

[@matthammon6299]

My older Iwatani still working well after a number of years. Good product. For those that use your portable gas grill on the stove top (admittedly a convenient place to use it) just keep in mind to always make sure your electric burners are off and remain off. Never made that mistake but have read of some folks who have.

[@eleanorhoh]

Hey Matt, thanks for reminder. YES, so right about making sure electric burner is OFF! I did do another video but I should just alert people again. Always better to be safe than sorry. Glad you enjoy using your Iwatani stove. Do you use it for wok cooking? If so, what material is your wok?

[@matthammon6299]

eleanorhoh...I bought the wok star kit from you. Maybe 12 years ago now? Still all good. 😊

[@eleanorhoh]

@@matthammon6299 wow, nice Wok Star! Share some videos or photos for your creations with us!

[@Mark_Ocain]

I'd love one of these for hotpot or just for a quick fry-up but always wonder if these things will blow up on me LOL

[@eleanorhoh]

Hi Mark, apologies for late response. The gas refills have a safety valve. I've been using them for over 25 years and I'm still here! You just have to use them as directed. A gas stove makes a HUGE difference especially for wok cooking. Try it and let us know.

[@anapattanyathondtasub7935]

I love that you are Presentation

[@eleanorhoh]

Thank you, I love sharing tips how best to use this fabulous stove. Do you have one?

[@Koolala75]

I am the 667th subscriber! Just couldnt let it sit there at the previous number! Lol :-)

[@eleanorhoh]

Ha, ha, well thank you so much.

[@maryrobby7134]

This was sooo helpful I just bought this!!!!

[@eleanorhoh]

Glad this helped.

[@flashwashington2735]

Thanks for video. god bless.

[@eleanorhoh]

My pleasure, I like showing how easy it is to use!

[@marinarobinson5718]

Thank you. Very precise instruction. You are great.

[@eleanorhoh]

Thanks Marina, do you use this Iwatani gas stove?

[@marinarobinson5718]

eleanorhoh yes I do and loved it.

[@eleanorhoh]

@@marinarobinson5718 for wok cooking or how do you use gas stove?

[@adamcotton2121]

This is so informative. Thank you!

[@eleanorhoh]

Glad, Adam! Are you using your stove for camping or wok cooking?

[@adamcotton2121]

@@eleanorhoh Many thanks! I am a new camper and your channel is amazing. Which butane canister might you recommend?

[@eleanorhoh]

@@adamcotton2121 def Iwatani. It’s more expensive but compared to others, it’s filled up whereas the others are not! Hope to get you to be a Wok Star in near future! Are you using cast iron skillets currently?

[@adamcotton2121]

@@eleanorhoh Many thanks! I am using a wok and a T-fal.

[@eleanorhoh]

@@adamcotton2121 oh no, Adam, not T-fal please, it's non stick and cannot withstand high heat, only use on medium heat. What's material of your wok?

[@yinghualiang9856]

Hi.. Eleanor! Thanks for sharing tips for installation. Can I use butane cartridge from other brand? because Iwatani butane cartridge is too expensive here.

[@eleanorhoh]

YES, you can use other brands. HOWEVER, I find sometimes the cheaper cartridges are not filled up to the top like the Iwatani butane cartridges, so I stick with those.

[@paulinewood9618]

I have a ceramic top induction stove therefore it is not recommended to use my pressure canner on it. What could you tell me about the WATANI CASSETTE FEU"かぐら (KAGURA)" CB-MK-36【Japan Domestic Genuine Products】【Ships from Japan】 IAM wanting to do pressure canning with an All American pressure canner #921 in my house in the colder months. My canner has a 14 inch bottom size and can become heavy when loaded with pint size jars. I saw this on amazon.ça but I hesitate although it has good reviews. Any help you could provide would be very helpful. Thank you.

[@eleanorhoh]

Hi Pauline, I’ve never used a pressure canner on my Iwatani stove so I’m hesitant to give advice on this. Some things to consider are: 1) how wide your pot is because there’s a slope where the refill goes. 2) You need to monitor as it is an open flame, so if it’s slow consistent heat, this may not be suitable. You will run through the gas canisters. What this stove is excellent for is quick, high heat cooking, hence wok cooking, camping where you’re cooking quick dishes, etc. Did the induction stove manufacturer tell you not to use it? I would have thought it would be a good heat source? Sorry I’m no help, good luck.

[@TKelvin]

Hi Eleanor, thanks for the informative videos! I noticed some Amazon reviews about the Iwatani VA30 having issues with the stove's metal melting from the high heat after some use. I still ordered one by your recommendation and a high number of majority great reviews. So, any thoughts and advice on this? Also, what would be a good maximum of where to dial it to, for avoiding this? Thanks!

[@eleanorhoh]

Hi TK, sorry for delay responding. Glad to hear you went ahead to order anyway. Honestly, Iwatani make the best stoves. I've been using different models and none in my 2 decades have given me any problems. I use them daily, mostly wok cooking. With the VA-30, I've noticed the heat is more intense and have to dial it down a notch, so only just above MEDIUM, not at the highest. I'm not sure if you're using for wok cooking or what, but that's my recommendation. Let me know how you go and what material your wok is?

[@TKelvin]

@@eleanorhoh Thank you for your response and info.! 😀 That's very helpful about the heat and where I can dial it to. I bought the VA-30 since I have a glass top stove and often missed having gas for certain things. I only have a low end, small barbecue grill outside (propane tank). I especially got the Iwatani now since I bought a new flat-bottomed wok, that is pre-seasoned Carbon Steel, and would like to use my wok on it. Then I can also have the VA-30 for other uses and its mobility. The wok, accessories for it, and the Iwatani are still new...so once I get them all going. I'll let you know! I aboutI aren't Thanks for all you do! Your detailed info. is much appreciated. - TK

[@eleanorhoh]

@@TKelvin my pleasure, always happy to help out. Can I ask which company or brand you got a “preseasoned” carbon steel wok? It is highly unusual and worried it may be “mixed” metals. Also why flat bottom since you have gas? It is not a natural stir fry motion.

[@eleanorhoh]

@@TKelvin BTW, I’m doing InstaLIVE @wokstar every Wednesday 12pm EST, just 20 mins. and having fun showing world cuisine! Join me. You’ll see me in action with my lightweight (3 1/2 lb., thin walled, round bottom wok with 2 handles and of course, Iwatani VA-30!

[@TKelvin]

@@eleanorhoh I just realized that my last reply got cut off somehow, so looks awkward with random words at the bottom...so I'll rewrite what I wrote.

[@ntxoovlishawjofficialchann7627]

R u only using the iwatani butane cannister brand for iwatani stove or u can use different butane brand as well.

[@eleanorhoh]

I do use other brands, it's OK.

[@charlesk743]

what's the diameter of the opening of the four metal supports? will a mocha pot espresso maker fit??

[@eleanorhoh]

Sorry Charles, only saw this. It's 3 1/2" in diameter, hope that will work for your coffee maker? This portable gas stove is just so handy for everything.

[@S58885]

Is there a huge different from the VA30 model to the 35FW? 35FW is double the price as the VA30 on Amazon so wasn’t sure if it was quality or slimmer design?

[@eleanorhoh]

Yes, big difference, the 35FW is very powerful, 15K BTU vs $10K VA30, that's why the higher cost. 35FW also has a lovely wind guard so you can use outdoors, is heavier and sturdier.

[@ivsoln11]

I'm having trouble finding the iwatani butane fuel. The manufacturer say to only use iwatani butane canisters. Amazon is out of them, and now it looks like that I can't get any butane shipped to me at my address if I could get it at Amazon. I'm at a loss as of where to get the fuel. I just got the iwatani stove as a present. But I can't use it since I can't find the fuel for it.

[@RYN988]

I've been using non-Iwatani canisters on my Iwatani burner for years with zero problems.

[@RedEye3]

You can use any canister from any mfg... Just use the 227g, 8 oz canister at asian grocers, Home Depot, Lowes, etc.

[@eleanorhoh]

Sorry, not getting YT notifications and only just saw this. You can use other manufacturer's gas canisters. Here's link to make sure you get correct ones: amzn.to/37uZlTM

[@ivsoln11]

@@eleanorhoh Thank you, that's good to know. Since I can't find any iwatani fuel around here, and amazon won't ship to my area.

[@eleanorhoh]

@@ivsoln11 sorry to hear Amazon doesn't deliver to your area. Purchasing at Asian markets is cheaper than hardware stores. Good luck, let us know how it goes.

[@djl6325]

Thank you! :)

[@eleanorhoh]

Glad you liked it. Do you use it for wok cooking or what?

[@djl6325]

@@eleanorhoh I just bought it yesterday and was nervous about using it the first time.., this video is very helpful! :)

[@eleanorhoh]

@@djl6325 yay, glad it was helpful.

[@reuptake1]

What about IWATANI 35FW model? It has even higher BTU. Have you ever tested it?

[@eleanorhoh]

Hi, sorry for delayed response. Yes, I have a 35FW model as well, 15K BTU. Are you using for wok cooking or camping? It's great for seasoning woks but on a daily basis, I use Iwatani's newest model VA-30, 10K BTU but acts like a 12K. I've had to turn it down because the heat is quite intense.

[@reuptake1]

@@eleanorhoh Thanks for your answer. I haven't bought it yet, so I have no experience.

[@eleanorhoh]

@@reuptake1 but are you going to use for wok cooking or camping or just general cooking? Just wondering why you picked that model?

[@reuptake1]

@@eleanorhoh Mostly indoor wok cooking.

[@eleanorhoh]

@@reuptake1 It'll def be enough high heat for wok cooking. Have fun.