reviews said the burner lasts only 70-100 uses. Does it stay the same if you use it for 30 min and snuff it, VS full 12 hour usage each time used?
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The other answers are on target. Do be aware that the "burner" is easily replaceable. However the burner is the "heart" of the warmer. I see an Amazon listing for under $8.00 but many are over $9.00 each. You'll have to weigh the cost to repair or replace. You CAN put it out though. What you must do is to starve the burner of oxygen (air). Enclosed in a tight container or covered with aluminum foil will do it. In my experience, when it still contains fuel, that fuel will gradually evaporate anyhow. During that time I have noticed some amount of fuel odor until all of it is gone. The other answers are on target. Do be aware that the "burner" is easily replaceable. However the burner is the "heart" of the warmer. I see an Amazon listing for under $8.00 but many are over $9.00 each. You'll have to weigh the cost to repair or replace. You CAN put it out though. What you must do is to starve the burner of oxygen (air). Enclosed in a tight container or covered with aluminum foil will do it. In my experience, when it still contains fuel, that fuel will gradually evaporate anyhow. During that time I have noticed some amount of fuel odor until all of it... » Read More The other answers are on target. Do be aware that the "burner" is easily replaceable. However the burner is the "heart" of the warmer. I see an Amazon listing for under $8.00 but many are over $9.00 each. You'll have to weigh the cost to repair or replace. You CAN put it out though. What you must do is to starve the burner of oxygen (air). Enclosed in a tight container or covered with aluminum foil will do it. In my experience, when it still contains fuel, that fuel will gradually evaporate anyhow. During that time I have noticed some amount of fuel odor until all of it is gone. « Show Less
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As far as i know, you cant put it out once it is in use. It goes until the fluid runs out. We just got it and havent been able to play around with it too much yet.
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It is hard to say. Zippo doesn't say if that if 70-100 at 6 or 12 hours. I would imagine since it is a catalytic reaction that the catalyst has a rating based on hours used not how many times it is lit. An example would be using it 12 hours would be the same as using it 12 times one hour at a time. Zippo is very vague though so who knows how many hours.
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I don't know. My husband uses it at work. And the directions say to let it burn out. U can fill it half way and it will burn for only 6 hours
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I got it for him as a christmas gift so he hasn't used it that many times yet
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I used for cooking on a standard 120V and one burner can get reasonably hot at a time but don't expect to use both simultaneously with high heat- it takes forever to really get things cooking. Fine for reheating for about 3 months. I ignored other reviewers complaints about early failure of one or both burners and wish I hadn't. Better to buy locally somewhere with at least a 3 month return policy so you can get a replacement or your money back. Not a safe bet for an online purchase IMO.
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I have not had a chance to use the burner so I can't answer your question. I'm on vacation right now and will check the item when I get back.
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Hi, I think it also depends on if you just have it on for humidity or if you have it on as diffuser. I have never had it 10/12 hours or if I did, very rarely. I had a regular diffuser that I bought not from amazon and that one truly lasts. its called the premium whisper diffuser off abundanthealth. This one is ok, but isn't exactly how I would have wanted it to work. takes more ti fill and clean where as the other one I had was quite a sinch. Anyway, sometimes the wate lasts a bit longer than 3 hours, but rarely the 10/12 hours. Maybe I am doing something wrong on my end. Hope I helped some.
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all I know one burner stays on. that does not seem right. it did not do it in the from the get go. now it does??????
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We have used this burners at high temp. only, and a 20 lb tank last a little longer than 8 hours.
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It burns until it out of fuel. I guess you could put in an airtight container to extinguish the burner prior to all the fuel being consumed.
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The time the fuel will last will depend on the heat of the flame. As I mentioned before I have a bad experienced with these stoves on low. I go though about a can over 5 hours of using the stove.
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It has a timer you can set. Set it and forget it providing you know how long it is going to cook. I wouldn't leave it without setting the timer. It is a good burner. Just make sure you read the directions that go with it.
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We use our Fire Dancer occasionally and we also use the same tank for our grill. We have run it for 2-3 hours probably 3 times. We still have not run out of propane. It puts off some heat but it's not the same as having a regular fire pit with wood. Still it works for us and we don't smell like smoke after. We even use ours to roast marshmallows. Hope this helps.
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I received my grill about 4 weeks ago and have used it over 20 times and when both burners are on low or only one burner is on low, the burner(s) work very nicely and not sputtering at all; just a nice small flame on one or both of them.
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From what I can see the burners are not replaceable. I have used this burner many times and have had no trouble with the burners at all.
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I often use the table's tank as a back up when my bbq tank runs out so not not really sure, Sorry don't have a firm answer for you, seems to last a fair amount of time. btw, the table is extremely well made and thought, I'm very happy with it, that said, even on it's highest setting it does not generate that much heat, it's more atmospher then heater. This due to the large perimeter around the flame, the bonus side of which makes it possible to actually have plates and drinks on the table when the flame is on.. best, Michael
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This unit has an automatic shut-off after 2 hours, doesn't matter if you use the temp. control or the power settings. It will not work for long simmered stock unless you are around to keep turning it on. I wanted it for that purpose also. I'm returning it and getting a waring burner that has no auto shut off.
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I have left it without using it for over 6 months and it has worked fine , that is, it did not seem to loose any Butane. We had a power outage and needed to use the cooker for several days and the can held up for 3 to 4 hours of cooking (on varied settings - high, low, medium etc.). It is warrantied for several years of shelf-life. I realize that this is not exactly what you asked but that's the best I've got. Hope it helps. For the record, I am very satisfied with the unit and would buy it again if the need arose.
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If you read my review, you know that I have two of them now. The old one I fixed...well I make it work. The new one works just fine.I use pots much larger than the diameter of the burner but also use a chef's pan and a three quart sauce pan. When using much larger pots, then entire burner heats its 'footprint' on the bottom of the pot. Usually, when a burner is not doing this, the burner itself has gone bad.So, technically I said yes to your question. However, a very large pot should not be used on this device. A very large pot holds too much water and ingredients and the weight alone will eventually cause damage to this device. I wish you the best.HJ If you read my review, you know that I have two of them now. The old one I fixed...well I make it work. The new one works just fine.I use pots much larger than the diameter of the burner but also use a chef's pan and a three quart sauce pan. When using much larger pots, then entire burner heats its 'footprint' on the bottom of the pot. Usually, when a burner is not doing this, the burner itself has gone bad.So, technically I said yes to your question. However, a very large pot should not be used on this device. A very large pot holds too much water and ingredients... » Read More If you read my review, you know that I have two of them now. The old one I fixed...well I make it work. The new one works just fine.I use pots much larger than the diameter of the burner but also use a chef's pan and a three quart sauce pan. When using much larger pots, then entire burner heats its 'footprint' on the bottom of the pot. Usually, when a burner is not doing this, the burner itself has gone bad.So, technically I said yes to your question. However, a very large pot should not be used on this device. A very large pot holds too much water and ingredients and the weight alone will eventually cause damage to this device. I wish you the best.HJ « Show Less
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So far the answer is yes for me. I would recommend using it a couple times with a pot you care less about - the pain on the burner burns off the first couple times you use it, and for me at least, left some black scorch marks on the bottom of the pan. I just used a new 30qt pot to fry a turkey with it last week, and the pot worked just fine and survived unscaved after being on the highest flame setting for almost an hour.