Iwatani 35FW Butane Stove Burner Review

[@TheHunterTheory]

This is such a ridiculously high quality review. The purchasing page on Amazon doesn't actually show the flame pattern, but now I'm convinced this can work. Sick of my landlord's terrible electric stovetop. Thanks, my man. You've unlocked a future of porkchops with a decent sear for me.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Oh man thanks so much! You'll be searing those pork chops in no time! It's safe to use in your apartment too, just crack open a window for fresh air. We use the Iwatani all the time in the van for our cooking and it's been awesome. You'll never go electric again! Thanks for watching!

[@dennisyoung4631]

Specially when the power goes out!

[@abhaysoni5569]

Yep, amazing review! Super helpful! The internet dad we didn’t knew we needed lol

[@larenahutchinson5531]

Used mine once now in the middle of power outage it won't light it sucks

[@grahamhiggins1816]

veggies can be cooked too!

[@cristinacruz6493]

I have owned this cooktop for a long time but was afraid to turn it on and have it explode. I now have the confidence to give this a go. Thank you for your wonderful tutorial.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Great to hear! It's really really really an awesome and very safe cooker. We still use it every time we go out in the van.

[@_Arugula_Salad_]

Outstanding video - as well as your kindness and generosity in responding in the comment section! Bless you mate

[@sprinterdiscovery]

This Iwatani stove is among the best butane stove burners you can buy. The model is 35FW, has a unique magnetic locking system, a heat panel that keeps the butane canister warm so it can keep pressure to use up all the remaining fuel, saving you money in the long-term. It is very easy to clean. The video also shows how to fix a common issue with the igniter - if it doesn't spark, just take a very sharp blade and clean off any dark spots and dirt off the white ceramic portion of the igniter, being very careful not to damage it. You'll love this burner. 15,000 BTU at the maximum setting. Thanks very much for watching! Press the LIKE button if this video was useful, and subscribe to our vanlife channel for more reviews and travel videos. In regards to safety of Butane Stoves in General, you can take a look at this South Australian Government website: www.sa.gov.au/topics/energy-and-environment/using-electricity-and-gas-safely/portable-gas-cooker-safety You'll see other brands listed as dangerous and non-compliant, but the Iwatani brand is not on the list. For those of you who already own a stove made prior to 2015, it may not conform to (Australian) safety standards. You may want to then dispose of it as it may not be safe.

[@fallyn2920]

i own a cheaper one, like 60 euros. it has those same features so iwatani has that on all models. You model has much better wind protections and the brass burger plus cartridge removal dial position, making it the very best of the best.

[@kmm291]

Excellent review. Just bought or would have gotten from you. Didn’t know you could use cheap butane. Just Got it today. Thanks . How about a link to that coffee?

[@PsychopathInYourLife]

Thanks for a great review, no reason to go cheaper and have leaking gas etc. Going to use your link also. Your idea of a thermos is terrific, just heat up once and done for the day. THANKS!!

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Thank you for the kind words! You'll definitely enjoy the Iwatani butane stove. If you use it for travelling a lot, you might find over time that the brass burner might move ever so slightly and cause your stove to not ignite anymore. A quick and super easy fix is to align the tiny notch on the brass burner with the metal tip of the white ceramic igniter. I share a very short video on how to fix this issue here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2atq5yBqMqGabM

[@PsychopathInYourLife]

@@sprinterdiscovery thanks very much. I will be using in my home. I found thermos bottles on sale at Costco now. I like this idea, only make coffee once, put it in the thermos and all set for the day, no running back and forth, WINNING, lol, and will cut back on fuel.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

@@PsychopathInYourLife Very good! Enjoy!!!😀😀😀

[@rangerider51]

Japanese products are better then Chinese products. By the way can you get a case for this?

[@ethanh8791]

This burner is amazing. I can scramble 4 eggs in way less than 2 minutes start to finish with a horrible pan. Using coconut oil.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Great to know! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@sathingtonwilloughby3741]

Sounds gross

[@ethanh8791]

@@sathingtonwilloughby3741 The coconut oil is refined.

[@Meyo1419]

I like ur review. FYI, Maxim is Korean instant coffee. My uncle (American) loves it too.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Thanks SK! Glad your uncle likes the coffee too. I use it every day. We're currently traveling across Canada all the way from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland, and having my favorite coffee with me everywhere I go is awesome!

[@joycechong7207]

Apparently Maxim coffee is both a Korean and Japan instant coffee. When I googled Maxim coffee, it showed both. Will have to try it. Enjoyed your video on the Iwatani stove and it was very informative. Thanks for making the video!

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Hi Joyce, glad you enjoyed the video! In still enjoying the coffee very much. We've been traveling across Canada from BC all the way to Newfoundland, and luckily I purchased 5 packs of the Japanese coffee before we left BC as it's impossible to get on the east coast here. We've been using the Iwatani 35FW stove several times a day, and it's been excellent. We've been on the road full time since middle of July 2021. I think you'll enjoy both products!

[@joycechong7207]

@@sprinterdiscovery How fun! Best time of the year to be doing it too. Be safe and stay healthy!

[@barthezmcgonagle444]

Great review, thank you. I'm looking at the VA-30 model. 12000 BTU's are enough for me

[@colonelfustercluck486]

Fixing the ignition system: think of the 'igniter' as the spark plug on a gasoline engine. That white piece is probably ceramic, being used as an electrical insulator. If it gets covered in grease and/or carbon it will break down electrically, and the igniter will not spark............just the same as a car spark plug. So.... always keep that clean, and it will work, so long as the piezo unit works. If you can see marks on the insulator consistent with electrical tracking.... the insulator is ruined and needs replacement. In an emergency you could grind or scrape the tracking marks off the insulator, with a reasonable chance of making it work......but replace it asap (the insulator and whatever comes with it, if it is a a pre-assembled complete unit)

[@user9b2]

Thanks for the review, the stove look good, I like that it is made out of aluminum and not sheet metal. How is it holding up, do you still have it? I worry there maybe a cold spot in the center as the flames seems to shoot off to the side.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

We still have the stove, and use it nearly every day in our van. We haven't experienced any cold spots anywhere on the pans we use. The flames heat up the pans very well, and we've been ultra-pleased with the stove. I'm definitely sure you'll enjoy it too! Thanks for watching!

[@julyflores9335]

Puede usar cualquier marca de combustible de butano?

[@Sal-Monnela]

I’m planning of buying this. Do I need to remove the butane canister every time after cooking? I will only use it ones a day for minor cooking. I think it’s not practical if I will remove it everytime after cooking. Thanks

[@sprinterdiscovery]

We leave our canister connected while we travel, even over very rough roads. No issues to date, and no problems with leaking or escaping fuel (unlike our previous cheap Coleman butane stove). We really love this Iwatani stove!

[@Megan-fc4rr]

Excellent review! I'm ordering one of these today. How long or how many meals does a can usually last for?

[@adriennef1770]

How's the simmer level?

[@johntay3831]

Do we need to remove cartridge after use?

[@sprinterdiscovery]

We haven't removed it after we finish cooking. The cartridge stays connected to the magnet very well, even when we travel on rough forest service roads. For safety, you may want to though.

[@MyNameIsNotCraig]

Question here: I was looking to purchase this exact model for indoor use in my home kitchen because I have recently gotten into cooking a lot more Chinese food at home and even bought a new wok but I only have an electric stove and I'm just simply not getting the stir frying results that I'm looking for. The wok I bought recommended using a gas burner of 14000 btu for the best results. So my question is, would this be safe to use it at home in my kitchen?

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Definitely! Make sure you have some fresh air ventilation as always when cooking with gas. This high-BTU burner is perfect for wok cooking. To be safe, make sure the flame does not spill over on top of the gas canister housing (will only happen with very large flat-bottomed pans). I think you'll really enjoy this burner. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@troyhenry3267]

How well would this work with a wok?

[@jayvindomingo1285]

Where i can buy one i live in canada toronto

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

Can the butane tank be left in place on the burner, or should it be removed when done cooking?

[@bakalhau90]

So... Iwatani says it only works with their own cans... But you're using a generic butane can in this video, correct? That works just as well from what I see? Great video!! Thank you so much.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Yes any butane cartridge works for sure. Most are made in Korea, and shipped to North America. You'll be fine. Enjoy your stove!

[@magnum3267]

Where can i buy this coffee and which one is better?

[@sprinterdiscovery]

You can buy it online in Amazon, or if you're in Canada at T&T Supermarket

[@brightlightdun]

Thanks for the sharing. Does it come with a carry case?

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Yes it does

[@eddiesanchez2806]

Amazing review. What’s is your experience with searing and or cooking steaks with cast iron or carbon steel pans. Is this powerful enough to heat those pans?

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Hi Eddie - Thanks! We have used our Iwatani outside when camping using both our carbon steel and our heavy cast iron skillet for cooking boneless pork chops and beef steaks.. We cooked them outside of the van due to the amount of smoke produced. The heavy cast iron gets very hot on the high setting and the steaks sear very well. We actually have to reduce the heat else the steak will burn. For the carbon steel pan, it is much thinner, so it heats up super fast and we definitely have to reduce the heat on that one. The Iwatani 35FW is 15,000 BTU - it produces almost as much heat as our KitchenAid natural gas stove at home. I hope that helps! It definitely is a great stove ! Here are some pans we use and recommend: This is the cast iron pan we use from Lodge: amzn.to/3ubhCvC And this is the carbon steel pan we recently purchased and we highly recommend - it is pre-seasoned and eggs literally slide around in this pan! It is the Browne Thermalloy Carbon Steel pan - amzn.to/3e8CPky

[@eddiesanchez2806]

@@sprinterdiscovery my goodness much appreciate the thorough response. I’m sold. Keep the reviews coming!!

[@sprinterdiscovery]

@@eddiesanchez2806 Thanks very much for the kind words Eddie - you'll really enjoy this stove! Have an awesome day!

[@fromtheflightdeck252]

Sears my steaks and roasts my coffee beans beautifully kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH-bhJZ4it19gpI

[@yvettestar2000]

There is no simmer for this beast. It works great and everything cooks quickly because of the 15,000 BTU's, so watch how you cook on this thing. I would use this for a wok, like fried rice.

[@ninclarke1357]

Does it use more gas?

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Yes

[@fixedit8689]

I love mine, fantastic stove

[@jeanroeder5534]

Great demo I want to order this but was not sure of its performance

[@sprinterdiscovery]

We use the 35FW every day in our Sprinter van while we've been traveling across Canada. It's absolutely recommended! We use it to boil water for coffee and tea, and the high BTU makes it very hot in no time. We can also set it on very very low to keep tortillas warm in a cast iron pan and they don't burn. Great for slow cooking quesadillas! You won't be disappointed!👍

[@cherylparrish1179]

I am having trouble finding butane. It cannot ship to CA. Iwatani says only use theirs but that is impossible for me to get.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

You should be able to find it in any Asian grocery store. We're not using Iwatani butane canisters, rather two different brands both made in Korea. By "CA" do you mean Canada or California?

[@Douglas.Kennedy]

I wouldn't pay to ship these, it's worth your time to find in a store. Asian grocery store is the best (4 pack for $5 USD), wal-mart has them for $3 each. They are also used in the catering industry so might try a restaurant supply store.

[@mr.d.572]

I'm thinking of getting the Iwatani ZA-3HP 12,000BTU model. It's about half the price of the one that you are reviewing. Do you think that would be a good purchase? I'm not sure why you'd want to spend double on 3,000 extra BTUs, unless I'm missing something....

[@sprinterdiscovery]

For indoor usage, go for the ZA-3HP. It also has the heat panel system same as the Iwatani 35FW. The ZA-3HP doesn't have the wind breaker riser, and it's only 3,0000 BTU less. We bought the 35FW for the highest BTU output for high heat wok cooking when we're not cooking inside the van, and also for the windbreaker riser to reduce the effect that the wind has on the flame. Might as well save money if you can. These stoves are very well made and you won't regret you're decision either way. Good luck! Take care!

[@mr.d.572]

@@sprinterdiscovery Thanks, that's very helpful. One last question though, are you sure the Asian market or GasOne butane canisters are safe to use VS. the offficial Iwantani ones? I've heard mixed opinions on that. I'd rather be safe than sorry if there is even a slight difference in safety. But if not, then, I'd rather save the money! 🤔 🤷‍♂️

[@sprinterdiscovery]

@@mr.d.572 We've tried two different brands of butane so far from the local T&T Asian Grocery store here in Vancouver. Both were made in Korea, and they must comply with certain standards for the type of cartridge. The nice thing about the ZA-3HP and 35FW is the magnetic locking feature. It just does not come loose from the canister. I think if there is any safety concern, it would be at that point... If it leaks due to a loose connection or not. I think we still need to be careful though with any kind of gas. We have a fire extinguisher right next to the table in our van. Personally I'd use any canister made in Korea, so long as there are no dents or other visible signs of damage. We always carry 8 canisters in one drawer in the van everywhere we go. Almost 4 years of doing so and so far so good.

[@mr.d.572]

@@sprinterdiscovery Thanks, that's helpful. I don't have any Asian grocery stores near me, but I bet I could find one over the bridge in NJ. That's not far away so I'll look. I'll stick with the Made In Korea ones 🔥

[@sprinterdiscovery]

@@mr.d.572 I did more research and in regards to safety of Butane Stoves in general, you can take a look at this South Australian Government website: www.sa.gov.au/topics/energy-and-environment/using-electricity-and-gas-safely/portable-gas-cooker-safety You'll see other brands listed as dangerous and non-compliant, but the Iwatani brand is not on the list. Hope that helps! :-)

[@madmouse7915]

How long does one can last? Such as how many times could I cook a proper meal before I need to change cans? I definitely want one, but I'm just trying to gage my cooking process so as not to run out right in the middle of cooking. That would suck big time considering I plan on going places where stores won't be convenient to get to...let alone actually have what I need.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

About 90 minutes on high output. We always keep at least 4 spare canisters with us at all times so we don't run out.

[@madmouse7915]

@Sprinter Discovery Cool thank you kindly 👍. Perfect for little ol me, myself and I 😁. Thanks again for the info. Stay safe and well wherever you are 🤙💜

[@spacep0d]

Anyone know where a Californian can get the Iwatani Butane Canisters since I can't buy them from Amazon? I'll check some Asian markets I guess.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Camping stores, Costco too

[@spacep0d]

@@sprinterdiscovery Thank you! I found some at ACE Hardware.

[@glennlee516]

Can this model take any type of standard butane canister? ...i mean can it take the the typical canisters you whould find at hardware stores or is it a branded canister....hope this makes sence.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Definitely it does take just about any butane canister. We've tried it with several different brands here in Canada and also in the USA. You'll find the majority of the canisters are actually made in Korea, so they adhere to safety standards. We've never used the branded Iwatani canister, as it just isn't available locally. In western Canada we buy our canisters at T&T Supermarket and they are about $6 for a 4-pack when on sale.

[@glennlee516]

@@sprinterdiscovery Thank you so much for your reply it means alot. 👍

[@Vahan210]

Can you hook up one of the big gas tanks? Like the ones you use for gas grill.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Hi Vahan - The Iwatani 35FW is only a single fuel burner which uses butane. If you are looking for a dual fuel burner with high-heat that can use butane and propane (the larger propane fuel tanks), you could go with this Gas One: amzn.to/3gEFWSN It has a n adapter hose to fit a 1 pound propane bottle. Then if you want to use the much larger propane tanks with it, you can buy the 1 pound to 20 pound hose adapter listed here: amzn.to/2PnmS06 Hope that helps! Thanks for watching and have a great day!

[@Vahan210]

@@sprinterdiscovery thank you very much

[@banpowel9784]

Is there such an item, as a gas canister case/ container for storing canisters in.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Hi! You can get an ammunition box and store 12 of the butane canisters in there. That should work. We store ours in our Sprinter van within a Husky tool cabinet drawer. We've been doing this for 4 years now and it's been very safe. Hope that helps!

[@brandon9689]

I just ordered one of these a few days ago. It seems like a great device. I need more heat for stir fry!

[@sprinterdiscovery]

That's awesome! You'll really enjoy this burner. Perfect for high heat stir-fry! Thanks for watching!

[@stevechance150]

Here is a demonstration of how much heat you can achieve in 57 Seconds. kzbin.info/www/bejne/in6YlauLn5xoiJI

[@sprinterdiscovery]

@@stevechance150 Thanks for sharing! Definitely a LOT of heat. More than my KitchenAid natural gas stove puts out at home.

[@brandon9689]

@@stevechance150 that's funny. The video you just sent is the same video that convinced me to buy one!

[@sprinterdiscovery]

What's your honest opinion after using your 35FW? Happy with the purchase? Personally it's our favorite most used item inside our van and use it every time we cook.

[@benbowles8003]

How does it work with 12" pans. I'm using hexclad. There's so much metal. I'm 90% sure it will work fine

[@sprinterdiscovery]

It will work well

[@2rich2Mr]

A word to the wise in regard to quality. You can buy cheap and replace shorty after or spend a little extra and get quality that will perform and last. Buy once, cry once. Buy twice, cry twice. The choice is yours.

[@kathleenelliot5305]

That's a nice burner. Thank you

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelmadison883]

iwatani butane is like $8 each; apparently they will eject themselves when too hot. but i wasnt clear regular canisters will work. are there any gotcha's?

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Just about any butane canister will work. I don't think there's any self -ejecting function - it's attached via magnet. We've tried all the cheap canisters and no problem no fat since we bought it.

[@redgeallen8867]

I want to buy this but I don’t have access to an Asian grocery store for the canisters.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Where are you located?

[@cherylparrish1179]

I found Kovea High performance butane-propane gas mix at REI?

[@sprinterdiscovery]

This is the kind you need to get... www.rei.com/product/172458/kovea-butane-fuel-canister-8-oz

[@cherylparrish1179]

@@sprinterdiscovery REI told me they were fine. Bummer. In this pandemic I cannot find any? Got the stove yesterday

[@sprinterdiscovery]

@@cherylparrish1179 If you go to REI, this is the one you need to purchase... www.rei.com/product/172458/kovea-butane-fuel-canister-8-oz

[@theepicpeguin]

Thank you for the review. Have you used titanium cookware with this?

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Thanks for watching mate! I personally have not used titanium cookware with the burner. Based on this article, I wouldn't turn the 35FW burner on full high heat on a non-stick coated pan/pot (titanium included). www.goodhousekeeping.com/cooking-tools/cookware-reviews/a17426/nonstick-cookware-safety-facts/ I use a few carbon steel pans and a wok at home which can handle the high heat from a gas/butane stove. If seasoned correctly and over time, it becomes non-stick naturally due to the carbon polymers forming a nice bond between the steel and your food, making it non-stick. Again, thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the review! Take care!

[@PsychopathInYourLife]

@@sprinterdiscovery thanks, I am going to hang around here today, lol. Reading your article, teflon seems a bit dangerous. I have a Revere Ware pans, they have the copper bottom, is this safe? I will need another pan even if this one is safe, do you have affiliate links for reasonable pans?

[@sprinterdiscovery]

You're welcome to hang out today, we'll have a cup of coffee and chat all day long if you like! We've moved over to carbon steel cookware and high quality 18/10 stainless. We season our carbon steel wok and pans so they are literally non-stick when frying eggs when we use some canola oil as a lubricant. If you use coated copper cookware you'll be safe. Uncoated copper cookware can cause the copper molecules to leach from the pan into your food. Unfortunately I don't have any links for pans for you.

[@PsychopathInYourLife]

@@sprinterdiscovery Thanks very much, I am guessing my Revere ware copper is coated but will check it out. I am not a big cook, just want a way to heat up simple food etc;) I sent your link to a few people, I don't think using any kind of gas is the place to save money, lol. Better safe than sorry.

[@Douglas.Kennedy]

@@PsychopathInYourLife I have revere ware, works fine on these butane stoves. if you cranked the heat on high with an empty pan, bad things might happen but I think that's true for any stove.

[@neilseiffer]

The Butane Canisters: Are these cans CRV approved (Countersink Release Vent)? if not they can explode.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Very good point Neil. For those buying butane cartridges they should be CRV approved. The ones we buy here are the local Asian grocery store (T&T) are from the brand called "Perfect", made in Korea, CRV approved with TC-2P and UN2037 markings. We travel with several in our Sprinter van, all stored horizontally in a steel cabinet drawer. So far, so good. 😁

[@BlueGorillaInTheMist]

Hi, is there any way to focus the flames on the Iwatani 35FW for use with a round bottom wok? (ideally there should be a single flame coming up into the center of the wok)

[@sprinterdiscovery]

There is no centre flame. We have in the past used a wok ring placed on the burner top grate which helps keep the flames at the bottom rather than spreading off to the sides. Works very well!

[@RvDavy]

I like that really useful well made simple operation. I have a msr backpack stove for super tiny spaces runs on butane fuel ill do a video on to show. I subbed to your channel great review of product.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Thanks!!

[@Momabear1]

Thank you for your review. So you could use this safely inside your rv home? I have been looking to buy one.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Hello! Thanks for watching! Yes, we've used this unit safely in our Sprinter van, even with a container of fuel in the cartridge of the 35FW while we've driven over rough roads and highways. No problems at all and very confident in the safety of the stove. We mounted it on top of our countertop while we drive. We also carry up to 8 extra butane cartridges with us inside our van in a steel cabinet - we use a Husky 52" tool cabinet to store all our kitchen stuff. You won't be disappointed 😁

[@hak369]

Maxim is korea coffee brand.

[@altheamcnabb2829]

Yeah but dont they explode if they get to hot also? Id rather loose some gas than have it over heat. yes?

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Not at all. With the burner on it's highest setting, it only causes the gas cartridge to get very slightly warm. Absolutely no way for it to even get hot via the conduction plate. Very, very safe!

[@dodgefalia]

I recently know your channel by a comment about bot on KZbin and I agree with you Real good review, I will buy this stove, also what you is the name of your Japanese coffee

[@sprinterdiscovery]

That's great to know! Many thanks! The coffee is called "AGF Maxim Japan Instant Coffee bag 180g". It's on Amazon, and you can also find it sometimes in Asian grocery stores. Locally we get it here in Vancouver for $10, and I see Amazon has it for $11. In fact I'm drinking this coffee now. It never burns my stomach, I can take it anywhere I have hot water. Smelling a freshly opened bag is one of my weekly pleasures. I think you'll really enjoy the stove and let me know what you honestly think of the coffee if you ever get a chance to try it. Thanks again!

[@dodgefalia]

@@sprinterdiscovery I will, right now I’m to Victoria but I will be to Vancouver by the end of February, I will s if I can find here

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Ah your local! Try T&T Supermarket anywhere in Vancouver, Richmond or Surrey. You'll definitely find it there. It's where I buy mine.

[@ThienLe-cs8rt]

Amazing review! Thank you! How is it holding up after a year? I've been thinking about getting one to cook outside. Thanks!

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Thank you! It's still working very well - it travels everywhere with us. Still HIGHLY recommended! We love it!

[@Rockinay]

Tried to find your maxim Japanese instant coffee, and all I can find on Amazon is Korean maxim coffee.

[@Rockinay]

Well, now that I have read some of your comments after I wrote my comment, I see that it is both Japanese and Korean, I will be ordering some to give it a try

[@justnoted2995]

Made of... aluminum or tin??

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Not sure

[@tomjoad6993]

How many hours does one can of butone last with the burner on high?

[@sprinterdiscovery]

On high it will last about 55 minutes. You can take a look at Iwatani website iwatani.com/35-fw where they mention the amount of time it will last. When we travel and cook with it in our van, one cartridge lasts us about 4 days of cooking our meals and boiling water. I'd say we only usually use 25-50% power. Buy them in 4-packs if you can - they don't go bad. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@tomjoad6993]

@@sprinterdiscovery I've never used butane cans before. Are they safe to store in your cabinets in your kitchen? My power just went out for 21 hours from a small 20 minute wind storm, so I'm looking to use this for emergencies like that.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

@@tomjoad6993 Hi Tom - very safe - just keep them away from high heat. I always travel with a set of up to 8 canisters stored in my Sprinter van's cabinets under my countertop. I secure them with a towel so they don't keep banging into each other. We've been in hot weather, on bumpy roads, freezing cold temps, and there have not been any issues. Having a stove like this is great for your situation - like during power outages - and can be used if you go camping too, or even daily usage. Best of luck when you get it - and hope your power comes back on soon!

[@shadowslayerz]

was way easier to attach butane than I originally imagined

[@dennisyoung4631]

Do these simmer good, I.e. cooking converted rice and veggies? (Chiefly for power outages that last for a while) Smaller, 750 ml pots, and a griddle now and then…

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Hi Dennis - it definitely does simmer very well. The Iwatani has very fine control at the low end, and as long as there is no outside wind (ie cooking indoors) the slight flame will stay on. We are extremely happy with this stove. It's been very reliable inside our van as we have traveled across Canada on paved roads and extremely bumpy dirt and gravel roads. Easy to clean, safe to use with various butane canisters. You'll be pleased with the simmer functionality.

[@flashwashington2735]

thanks.

[@typerightseesight]

i love mine but i duno about 2 cans a week. Its a bit overkill. even tho they are only a few bucks each. I wouldnt want to full time use it if its more than 1. maybe im just not good with it yet. need more practice.

[@sprinterdiscovery]

Glad you love it! 2 a week isn't bad if they are $1.25 each... But as everything else, its also going up in price. Usually just heat up water. You know. For the essentials : COFFEE!

[@9Crow]

Impossible to cook eggs or pancakes on my stove everything rolls to one side i need a hot plate i like this one

[@sprinterdiscovery]

This stove is eggcellent! You'll love it, I use it nearly every day.

[@9Crow]

@@sprinterdiscovery i hear you need a pan that does not get too hot like aluminum not cast iron as it can radiate heat out to the canister. I wonder if this Ninja pan will work. it's small 8 or 10 inches i think. and also your not supposed to use too large of a pan. what sorts of pans do you use with it? Does it matter if you use a larger pan or a cast iron one?

[@rickcormier9160]

Nice review. I have a couple of these for power outages, but they are cheap quality. I wish these could be adapted for my refillable Fuel Kegs or Flame King 1 pound propane bottles like the Gas One 3900 model.

[@TheChadWork2001]

Japanese quality!

[@phantomf41]

I returned after ordered the same type of stove because I dont feel comfortable cooking with a butane cartridge installed just 1inch away from the burner and hot pan.

[@carltonbanks5470]

People in Asia have been using this to cook inside for a long time. Even on the table at restaurants. I'd stick with the Japanese made ones like Iwatani.

[@phantomf41]

@@carltonbanks5470 Of course people in asia likes to live there life dangerously.

[@WooSup111]

Maxim coffee brand is Korean brand. Iwatani is the Japanese one XD

[@anonymousmc7727]

If you don’t have an iwatani.....you ain’t cooking

[@sprinterdiscovery]

You know it! Thanks for watching!

[@Douglas.Kennedy]

Iwatani is the Rolls Royce of butane burners. It's easy to find a cheap Chinese or Korean model that will work well enough, but the quality of the Iwatani stoves is noticeably better. My Korean burner is still going strong after 25 years, but I aspire to order one of these some day :)

[@p57-elf]

The cartridges get hot over long cooking periods in fact very hot because the shielding is rubbish!!!!

[@sprinterdiscovery]

No it doesn't. You simply have an oversized pan sitting on the burner. The flame will then fan out over the shield. use a proper sized pan (no larger than the burner grates, and it is absolutely fine.

[@cleancutguy1892]

I agree that Coleman stove burner is a piece of shit and their butane cans. This Japanese stove burner is just fantastic. They make different models, so of them fancier and some smaller but powerful

[@grahamhiggins1816]

convection.

[@hridaimanav3620]

What about Iwatani Cassatte grill TATSUJIN Slim iii CB-SS-50 ? This looks good and my wife love's it a lot..I'm concerned about the safety and want to provide best for her..Thanks