I still do not know EXACTLY what kind of gas container I have to buy to use this Etekcity Camping Stove. What do reviewers mean by Butane or Propane?
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Butane canisters with a Lindal type threaded valve are used with the stove. Some brand names are MSR and Primus. You can also use a bayonet type valve butane canister (like Brunton) if you purchase an adapter
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Butane camping fuel is available at most sporting good stores and fit the stove without the adapter. The adapter is needed to use the propane bottles like the type used for small propane torches used for soldering copper pipe and are available at hardware stores.
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It's the little butane canisters you buy at REI or any outdoor store - they come in usually 2 different sizes. Just screw it on to the fitting on the hose from the stove. Easy...
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You can use the standard butane/propane canisters sold at REI and other outdoor equipment outlets. The one I have used is made by MSR, but there are several similar canisters that will also work. Hope this helps!
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The fuel used in this type of stove is either a butane or iso-butane mix. the canisters "cans" must have a Lindal valve. Manufacturers such as MSR, Snow Peak, Primus, Coleman, Kovea and Brunton sell the fuel cans.
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this uses the lindal valve which is similar to a tire valve in size. the canisters for these r often propane/butane mix and r $5-$9 per can, often found under backpacking fuel. general size can is about 5 inch diameter by 4 inches tall. Look up the KOVEA adapter, which will allow you to adapt the Etekcity and similar stoves to the cheap $2 Coleman big green propane canisters found every where.
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it does not matter which you use, butane or propane, what matters is what fits the stove. camp stove fuel sold at sporting good stores like the brand msr is called a blended fuel, basically butane and fits the stove without an adapter, propane tanks found in hardware stores require an adaptor. just look at the fuel can top and your stoves screw on valve and it obvious what will fit and what will not fit
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It has the fixed Lindal connection that works with butane only (the typical backpacking stoves). You can buy an adapter for propane to butane conversion , eg Kovea, but they cost about $25 extra bucks. This stove connection will not screw onto your standard LPG (propane) connector; the kind you can buy cheaply eveywhere. If you buy the conversion valve the stove works well w/ butane (Lindal valve) and your standard LPG canisters. I have liked this stove for the price. The adapter makes it usable w/ either gas type
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Find it in the camping section of your sporting goods store. Same tank is used on small outdoor propane ovens by Coleman.
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Actually it uses both! I love to take mine camping with me. I recommend you bring plenty of propane since this does use a lot of fuel. I recommend buying this to help with marathons!
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Buy the right fuel cannister: Coleman Butane / Propane Mix Fuel It screws into the 'stove'. Turn the nob and light it with a flame source. Super easy to use, though you need a flat place to put it on. It works for all size pots, though larger ones can be tricky as it's a very small flame area. I've heard that some cheaper pots will actually burn a bit because of the small flame area. It is very small folded down and unfolding it is as easy as an umbrella.
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Propane tanks are small and disposable. Buy anywhere--grocery, Walmart etc...
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You need to supply your own propane canisters. They're easily found at any sporting goods store, and are inexpensive.
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Hey, Happy,The stove comes with a propane element that can be hooked up to a seperate ( not supplied propane tank). It will not work on the small camping stove type canisters. I love the stove and have found it to be very effective with charcoal briquetts. I highly reccomend the manual, and the oven cover. A great buy from Amazon.
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I bought a 12-pack of GasOne Butane canisters offered on Amazon. They work fine. As mentioned in my review, if you want a fuel to use in below freezing temperatures, then I'd go with a propane cook stove.
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The brand of stove is different from mine but from what I can see it looks like those cans of Butane will work in that stove.
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Sorry, but I don't know the answer to that. I only bought this stove to use in emergencies after our terrible ice storm in February. I only plan to use the small 1# disposable propane containers. I also bought a propane heater and also plan to use the small propane containers. I did test this stove and the heater, and both started up beautifully. I hope I NEVER have to use either of these products. An ice storm here (South Carolina) is a rare event, but this was a bad one, with power out everywhere, which means: no heat in the house. I never go camping, so I would not be able to answer your question. Sorry.
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As other reviewers have said, it's nearly impossible to find these butane canisters except online. I suggest ordering the Gasone 12-pack from Amazon. Despite brand names, all these $15-$30 butane stoves use the same type of canister. Hope this helps.
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K., Jesse has it right. Isobutane canister you find at most camping/backpacking stores. I use MSR ISOPRO for my fuel, but this stuff is available in lots of stores under different names. Screw it on, fold out pot supports, turn on gas using little wire handle and light. Your water or whatever will be happily boiling in a few minutes. Adjustment is smooth and easy using the little wire handle to get the amount of flame you want. When your done just unscrew and pack up but obviously wait a few minutes till it cools down. I purchased one of these for everyone in my family. I works and seems to hold up over time but I tend to baby my stuff since I hate to re-buy things once I get used to using them. K., Jesse has it right. Isobutane canister you find at most camping/backpacking stores. I use MSR ISOPRO for my fuel, but this stuff is available in lots of stores under different names. Screw it on, fold out pot supports, turn on gas using little wire handle and light. Your water or whatever will be happily boiling in a few minutes. Adjustment is smooth and easy using the little wire handle to get the amount of flame you want. When your done just unscrew and pack up but obviously wait a few minutes till it cools down. I purchased one of these for everyone in my family. I works and seems to... » Read More K., Jesse has it right. Isobutane canister you find at most camping/backpacking stores. I use MSR ISOPRO for my fuel, but this stuff is available in lots of stores under different names. Screw it on, fold out pot supports, turn on gas using little wire handle and light. Your water or whatever will be happily boiling in a few minutes. Adjustment is smooth and easy using the little wire handle to get the amount of flame you want. When your done just unscrew and pack up but obviously wait a few minutes till it cools down. I purchased one of these for everyone in my family. I works and seems to hold up over time but I tend to baby my stuff since I hate to re-buy things once I get used to using them. « Show Less
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Actually Butane fuel is the same as the fuel used on the gas stoves especially the portable ones. Its must better than the regular lighters.
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Sorry I do not know what you mean. If you are talking about propane tank for the BBQ then that is easy. You need two things. 1) a propane tree that connects to the propane bottle. 2) a propane hose to connect the stove to the tree. It should be easy to find both on Amazon where I purchased mine from. Good luck.
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Gasone Butane Fuel Canister (4pack)If you want this grill I would absoutly order these online because you can not find them ANYWHERE. I returned mine becuase the cans are pricey and I thought the grill itself was very cheap. Depending on what you are needing I would look into the coleman single burner that screws on top of the little propane tanks. Those tanks last FOREVER an you can fine them anywhere. I bought the Coleman burner and I LOVE it. It is made so well and boils water so fast.
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You can use any type of butane that comes in a canister with a universal refueling tip, as for my personal preference I like "Ronson Ultra Butane" it seems to be a more pure form of butane that burns better. It really all is up to your personal preference.
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I returned this stove to Amazon's Seller due to safety concerns, its poor construction (in my opinion), and a total lack of documentation, such as no User Manual being provided. I never hooked up any propane source to the Stove, so I cannot answer your exact question.