Anyone know on average how long it takes to boil a cup of water and also how long the butane bottles last?
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2.5 minutes for stainless steel 16 oz. Coleman Cup; learn to cook quick meals and then immediately eat turning burner off when not cooking. You can get 3-4 hours burn time per can. What hurts how long a bottle last is when you leave burner on to keep something warm. On occasion I have had these last a full seven days three hot meals each day and hot beverages. I carry a alcohol burner to use when I want to keep something warm...mine is a camping unit with pot rack and made of stainless steel. The outside looks like new the day I bought it...the inside show use...in a pinch the alcohol burner can cook a meal if needed, carry it for backup just in case. Butane I think burns about 375 degrees and alcohol burns at almost 1,000 degree [don't know if that is accurate but works for me].
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I don't have a gas stove, but as soon as the water starts boiling, the 'perking' process begins. You perk for a few minutes, depending on how strong you want your brew. You can check the color of your brew in the percolator glass knob on top.
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I didn't go and measure mine but I use mine to make boiled peanuts. I use a 5 gallon SS pot with 3 gallons of water and 5# of raw peanuts. Water comes to a boil in about 15-20 minutes. With 12,000 btus I'm sure it will take care of your hot pot.
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I fill my pot to the indent closest to the top of the pot. At that level, on my electric stove, it takes 4 to 5 minutes to boil on high. I set the timer on my stove so I don't have issues. I also set my standard kettle to boil at the same time. I use the kettle to preheat cups and Chemex and the smaller pot for my pour over coffee. They take about the same time to boil. Hope that helps.
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Usually mine is done about 15 minutes after pouring it into the boiling water, depending on how hot the stove burner is.
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Dude these fuel tablets I've found are really only for a good start of a fire - I light one then feed it pencil size wood to really get it goin - I'd say usin that method probably like 7-8 minutes to boil a liter of water - you DO have to feed it - I've NEVER got any water boilin without feeding it
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Just a few minutes. It boils in a fraction of the time it takes to boil water on a stove top. I like my electric kettle verymuch. Highly recommend it.
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It depends on how hot the water you put in the thermos is. We use keurig water, which takes about 5 minutes to get a 4 oz bottle warm.
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When filled to the max line, to my recollection because I only did this twice when I first purchased it, it took somewhere around eight minutes. The typical amount I boil, which is to the minimum line, takes roughly two minutes.
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I don't understand the question. You put the bottles in and add distilled water to the indicated line (roughly 4 Oz you can use other water but I use distilled) microwave depending on your watts. Mines 2 minutes
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I think it's like 10 min, not for sure. I used a microwave steamer, steamer bag or the dishwasher. I didn't have time to wait around for water to boil etc.
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They seem to last quite a while. I us ours every weekend sometimes 6 day weekends. I have gone thru 4 cans since the middle of May. I make coffee and breakfast with the stove and occasionally other meals. Love the stove love the Butane.
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About 5 minutes give or take to boil. I love this product but the only thing is, I'm using it more than I thought I would so I would have bought the next size up. 3.2 sounds like enough but then I started using it for other things because it is so handy.
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I would not recommend using a small bottle. I use a 20# bottle the kind most used with gas bbq grills. The output of the stove is 54k about 19,000 btu ea. burner on high. The gas stoves for home use are average 5,000 - 8,000 btu per burner. I get about 3 months of use with a 20# bottle. I use the stove almost daily for grilling, saute peppers, pasta, and all style egg prep. I use mostly cast Iron cookware. The stove cooks well on any setting and simmers great. I only wish the top grate was removable. It's a nice compact yet powerful stove for the price. Commercial restaurant table top 3 burners rate the same btu or greater and cost a lot more. Wish you happy cooking I would not recommend using a small bottle. I use a 20# bottle the kind most used with gas bbq grills. The output of the stove is 54k about 19,000 btu ea. burner on high. The gas stoves for home use are average 5,000 - 8,000 btu per burner. I get about 3 months of use with a 20# bottle. I use the stove almost daily for grilling, saute peppers, pasta, and all style egg prep. I use mostly cast Iron cookware. The stove cooks well on any setting and simmers great. I only wish the top grate was removable. It's a nice compact yet powerful stove for the price. Commercial restaurant table top 3... » Read More I would not recommend using a small bottle. I use a 20# bottle the kind most used with gas bbq grills. The output of the stove is 54k about 19,000 btu ea. burner on high. The gas stoves for home use are average 5,000 - 8,000 btu per burner. I get about 3 months of use with a 20# bottle. I use the stove almost daily for grilling, saute peppers, pasta, and all style egg prep. I use mostly cast Iron cookware. The stove cooks well on any setting and simmers great. I only wish the top grate was removable. It's a nice compact yet powerful stove for the price. Commercial restaurant table top 3 burners rate the same btu or greater and cost a lot more. Wish you happy cooking « Show Less
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From the time you first push the on switch on back it takes 90 sec. to warm the water to a certain temp., after which it take about 20 seconds to brew a cup. Don't forget their is about 5 different sizes and the pod must say "extra bold" for larger size cups
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Not sure if this helps, but I'm guessing it would run for about 25 minutes if you filled it. It might, however, burn differently if the fuel level was so high. Usually well less than half-filled was more than enough to boil water for dehydrated food, make oatmeal, etc. I hiked 100 miles in 5 days with one 12 oz. bottle of HEET and I cooked at least once a day. I still had a few days of fuel remaining when I was done.
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I never timed it, but it's 1000w, while many are 1500 watts.. The fastest I've seen just for heating water is to buy an induction burner and a separate pot. If you are looking for speed specifically, it's a 1000w, and the temp setting I believe cycles on and off so it doesn't overshoot the setting. Both these flow things up a little. It probably is slightly slower, then the pour is slow too because of the little spout.. HOWEVER, I find the convenience of the accurate temp control trumps a slightly slower boil time, because its ready when you are. But if you are not specifically wanting the skinney spout for pour over coffee, or using for those tiny tea pots, get the regular spout. . I never timed it, but it's 1000w, while many are 1500 watts.. The fastest I've seen just for heating water is to buy an induction burner and a separate pot. If you are looking for speed specifically, it's a 1000w, and the temp setting I believe cycles on and off so it doesn't overshoot the setting. Both these flow things up a little. It probably is slightly slower, then the pour is slow too because of the little spout.. HOWEVER, I find the convenience of the accurate temp control trumps a slightly slower boil time, because its ready when you are. But if you are not specifically wanting the... » Read More I never timed it, but it's 1000w, while many are 1500 watts.. The fastest I've seen just for heating water is to buy an induction burner and a separate pot. If you are looking for speed specifically, it's a 1000w, and the temp setting I believe cycles on and off so it doesn't overshoot the setting. Both these flow things up a little. It probably is slightly slower, then the pour is slow too because of the little spout.. HOWEVER, I find the convenience of the accurate temp control trumps a slightly slower boil time, because its ready when you are. But if you are not specifically wanting the skinney spout for pour over coffee, or using for those tiny tea pots, get the regular spout. . « Show Less