y_p_w wrote:
On Apr 18, 6:48 am, Romanise wrote:
Need a Gas Stove, Electric hotplates are not suitable for some of
Indian Cooking.
Thinking to buy a single burner stove that comes with 2 cartridges
( while one is being used other can get refilled)
Question is where to get it refilled.
I don't think those cartridges can be refilled even if you wanted to
do so. From the photo, it appears as if there's no valve on the
cartridge. I'm guessing the stove punctures then seals the
cartridge. Then you have to leave the cartridge attached to the stove
until the gas is depleted.
Went to Halfords which sells cartridges, but could not tell where to
get a cartridge refilled.
http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pa...Single_Burner_...
that is what I am thinking to buy.
Well - in the United States the Department of Transportation has
regulations pertaining to the refill of canisters only approved for
disposable use.
As was suggested, you might be better off with a propane device if you
can find it. Standard Coleman-style steel propane canisters can't
legally be refilled in most countries, but there are adapters that
allow large refillable propane canisters to be used. The standard
canisters are typically larger and less expensive than butane. They
also have considerably better performance in cold weather. Their main
drawback is that they require heavier containers.
It also occurs to me that Coleman-style propane isn't easily available
in the UK or most of Europe. I looked at the Coleman Europe website,
and all their gas-powered devices seem to use Lindal-valve propane/
butane/isobutane blended fuel and not 100% propane.
http://www.coleman-eur.com
I've heard of people trying to refill Lindal-valve style cartridges
with 100% butane, but it seems really risky not to mention illegal.
Another alternative is the Korean-made gas burner using standard
butane cartridges. These look like spray cans until you remove the
cap. I found this at Amazon.co.uk. The cartridges tend to be really
cheap compared to dedicated camping-style gas cartridges.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/PORTABLE-CAM.../dp/B00158GSW0
Any camping store here in the states will have replacement cartridges.
YOW is correct, those are disposable, and not refillable (Easily or
legally).
I can vouch for the stove he linked to. You can find these easily at any
shop which caters to the recreational
boating crowd, as they are popular for use on small craft.