I purchased two of these, instead of a single double-burner stove, as the double-burners tend to be overpriced, and too large as a single unit; not only for storage purposes, but also when trying to find a single large enough area to operate them.
These arrived well packed, free from defects and with good user & safety instructions. These stoves appear to have been manufactured with a good compromise between build quality, weight and with a well-finished appearance and good stability.
I was particularly impressed by the various safety elements incorporated into the stove itself; especially its 2no. overpressure lockout sensors with reset button: Also the pan supports, which have short vertical stubs preventing the placement of oversize pans above the gas chamber, which could lead to overheating of the gas cannister and valve chamber. Even the carry case has its own safety mechanism, preventing storage of the stove with a gas cannister left connected.
Installing a gas cannister was straightforward – just take care that the cannister is correctly aligned and orientated as shown on the additional enclosed safety notice in the chamber.
Ignition operated flawlessly. I was also pleased with the gas flow control knob, which operated smoothly, providing good flame control from minimum through to maximum.
After use it was easy switching off and removing the gas cannister; but you must not be in a hurry packing it away and moving on, as it does take quite a while for the burner and pan supports to cool down enough to stow away in the plastic case.
A tip for replacing the stove back into its carry case: The inside of the case with the 2no bars across is the top lid of the case, and should drop down onto the top of the stove, with the stove front facing the case handle. You will see the case safety device sitting just below the gas cannister lever, preventing the lever from being in the down closed position.
All-in-all these are good stoves: If keeping for emergency use, then remember to get a good stock of butane gas cannisters, as at maximum 2.2kW heat output, they are quoted as lasting 1hour 15mins, probably much less in cold weather, so judicious use will be required.
Bear in mind the need for adequate ventilation and a suitable audible carbon monoxide detector / alarm, if not being used outdoors.
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