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Old 09-16-2015, 11:19 AM   #11
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Re: Iwatani stove and grill

Oh my god, those things are gorgeous. I'm going to have to check my local Asian markets for the grill at least.

I'm a big fan of the butane-cartridge stuff because it's just to dang easy. I used to hate hooking up the bulk propane tank or priming a white-gas stove in the morning just to make coffee (no kitchen in my van). With the butane you just push down the lock tab and twist/click the valve and you're off.

Sadly, that Iwatani might be a bit too tall to fit into the drawer where I currently store my Stansport model. The one advantage of the Stansport is that it's dual-fuel and comes with an adapter/regulator so you can run it on propane, should you ever run out of cartridges. It started out as taller than the Iwatani, but I modified it slightly. On the cheaper Chinese models you can flip the pot-stand/burner surround over for storage. After a couple of cuts with tin snips to put a slot into an internal support piece, I can now do the same for the Stansport, so the tallest portion is right at the butane housing.

EDIT: Incidentally, Asian markets are a great place to shop for accessories for these things as well. I have a cast/powdercoated Aluminum grill pan that's specifically made for the stoves (with supports to rest on/space it off the butane housing, etc.) that I got for just a few bucks. There's also a sturdy but compact wind screen made to fit.

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Old 09-16-2015, 01:55 PM   #12
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EDIT: Incidentally, Asian markets are a great place to shop for accessories for these things as well. I have a cast/powdercoated Aluminum grill pan that's specifically made for the stoves (with supports to rest on/space it off the butane housing, etc.) that I got for just a few bucks. There's also a sturdy but compact wind screen made to fit.
I understand that Asian markets are a great place to get the fuel canisters cheap......so far Ive just bought a dozen from Amazon for $25 shipped.
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Old 09-17-2015, 09:28 PM   #13
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Re: Iwatani stove and grill

Hello All,
New to the forum and this is my first post. Bought a used SMB, 2010 350EB, a month ago or so. Just now getting it fitted out for my use. Did not come with a stove so first thought was to pack my car camping "Camp Chef" 2 burner stove. Then found out about the Iwatani stoves. Bought 2 of them and have used them just once but these things are just excellent. They are what many hotel restaurants use at their omelette stations.

Another beauty of these stoves is that they burn Butane and hence you can use them in-doors.

Highly recommended.

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Old 10-26-2015, 07:41 PM   #14
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Re: Iwatani stove and grill

My wife and I've been using a 12,000BTU Iwatani stove for the past 5 years. luv it. As others have noted, clean, easy, and cooks fast.

I pick up cases of fuel when on sale at my local restaurant supply store. We will typically go through one canister every 4 days when out and about. Cheap cooking.

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Old 10-26-2015, 07:47 PM   #15
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Are the butane canisters for these type of stoves universal? I was looking at camping supplies at WalMart over the weekend and noticed that they carry butane canisters.
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Are the butane canisters for these type of stoves universal? I was looking at camping supplies at WalMart over the weekend and noticed that they carry butane canisters.

yes. I bought a dozen on Amazon for $25 shipped. They are supposed to be very inexpensive at Asian markets....
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Old 04-18-2016, 10:25 PM   #17
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Bit of an older thread here, but with just having got my rig out of winter storage , I am now pondering possibilities again. If things go the way I think they might with my job, I may be working from wherever in my van and roadtripping - possibly coast to coast / border to border for several months and need to have a cooking solution I will want to use other than nuking Dinty Moore stew.

--> I currently have a 10-pound tank and hose with appliance adapter for a crappy little Coleman grill w/cooking grate, but it requires me to go outside and open the box, pull everything out, have nice weather, etc. etc. etc. The grill has a miserably weak burner (what were you thinking, Coleman?), and is generally flimsy build.

I am considering a butane stove because 1) they seem real popular here; 2) they are relatively compact vs. the normal 2-burner propane stoves (or my grill); 3) they are more stable than the typical single-burner propane stove that stands on top of a 1-pound bottle; 4) they are purportedly reasonably safe(r) for inside use; and 5) it appears I can put a fairly decent-sized skilled on the thing (and have it stable).

* Is the Iwatani 35FW that much better than the step downs to pay the extra cash? It appears to have a better burner, and a little bit of a wind shield.
* Is the build significantly better on the 35FW than the lower ones (ZA-3HP) and compared against the Stansports, etc.?
* Has anyone had the chance to see them side by side?
* Is there a good "grilling" solution for burgers / yard bird / steaks with something like these things? (I normally grill on an outdoor grill - but will forego carrying that Coleman POS)

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EDIT: Incidentally, Asian markets are a great place to shop for accessories for these things as well. I have a cast/powdercoated Aluminum grill pan that's specifically made for the stoves (with supports to rest on/space it off the butane housing, etc.) that I got for just a few bucks. There's also a sturdy but compact wind screen made to fit.

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... could I get you to provide a little more detail on your grill pan? I see these on Amazon, but wonder how well they work - is one of these similar to what you bought?:

Amazon.com : BBQ Plate Iwatani Cb-p-y3 (Large) : Kitchen Products : Patio, Lawn & Garden

http://www.amazon.com/IWATANI-Yakini...42HHHSJ1KZ7472

Amazon.com: Iwatani cassette Fu accessories series grilled plate CB-P-AM3: Kitchen & Dining

As always... I appreciate any insights. The 35FW looks like a winner, but I like to try to not spend too stupidly if I don't have to (says the man who sprang for a new SMB build).
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If you have ever been on a guided river rafting trip you probably ate a meal prepared on a Partner stove. Tough and they last forever, but of course they are not cheap... They use the readily available 1 lb. propane cylinders or you can adapt to a larger bottle if you have one. Lots of options, mine is one of the smaller ones with a break-apart hinge that lets you put a large pot on one or both burners.
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If you have ever been on a guided river rafting trip you probably ate a meal prepared on a Partner stove. Tough and they last forever, but of course they are not cheap... They use the readily available 1 lb. propane cylinders or you can adapt to a larger bottle if you have one. Lots of options, mine is one of the smaller ones with a break-apart hinge that lets you put a large pot on one or both burners.
I hate on Rallypanam and 1der all the time because I want one so much. They're so sweet and the welds are like artwork. Last stove you'll ever buy.

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Greg, it will be really bad now!

We have a 22" Partner Steel for outside and an Iwatani FW35 for inside use and light outside use. Both are awesome. The nice part of the FW35 is it's compact size and that the butane canister sits right in the stove. It is good for 45 minutes at the max 15,000 btus, around 3 hrs normal cooking. PS stove uses the 10lb propane tank. Awesome for more elaborate outdoor cooking, and,yes, a work of art.

Watch Amazon "used" deals, we got a really good price on the FW35
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