how long does one butane fuel canister last?
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I run it as low as it will go for a couple of hours at a time. I think I get maybe 6hours
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I don't know the official answer, but have camped and used for years. If can is sealed back after using, it lasts for years.
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Nowadays, most butane cans are notched like the stoves for compatibility and ease of choice. Remember to remove the canister after each use. It will continue to fuel the stove (leak) and deplete whatever is left. Safety first as well.
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I'd guess at least a year. I've used the same container for that long and it was fine
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i'm guessing the wick and flint will last 4-6 months and i've had it a little over a month and have only filled it twice w/the fuel.
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It is Petroleum Hydrocarbon Naphtha, chemical formula C5-C9, same as Coleman fuel, therefore the shelf life it's about 5-7 years, depending on the storing condition. for best and long storing: dark-dry-cool places, not on sunlight or freezing-hot alternating conditions
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I bought the small propane "camping size" tanks from Walmart and for my uses in the yard the tanks last about 3-4 hours on medium-high burn rate. The propane tanks come with a protective cover over threads...remove the cover and screw the tank onto the threads of the Bernzomatic. You're ready to go...open the valve on the Bernzomatic, press the ignition button about 3 times and the unit lights. Great units. One other thought, I'm not sure how long the "igniter" last...I've had my unit about 5 years and it still works.Grandad Golfer
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Hi. Make sure that the the mat is pure blue color not light blue. It is supposed to last up to 4 hours of working. Also we recommend to check that the butane cartridge is properly attached, and has gas in it. The cartridge lasts up to 12 hours. Best regards,
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You need to buy the butane if I remember correctly. Its like $4 a can and lasts a while
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Hi David. The Zippo Fuel Canister is designed to hold liquid lighter fluid only, not butane.
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I'm not sure...my canister says 11.0. The exp date is 7/2015. Sorry I'm not much help!!
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Officially there is expiration of butane. Butane is a gas, or if compressed enough, a liquid. As such is does not expire. It is a volatile gas, and while it can be used in food products or food services, it is not a food or food product. This means that it doesn't need or require a expiration date from the FDA. In the end to summarize, it doesn't have an expiration date, and doesn't need one. It will be usable for years, and decades. I have had butane for over 8 years, and it still works every time.
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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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I just installed one so I do not know the life span of the canister but there is a service light that will indicate the canister needs changed.
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A fire wouldn't last long with a 1 lb canister. And you'd need a hose to connect to it so the propane isn't right next to the fire! Yikes! We use the 20 lb. tank with a hose connected to the fire pit. It lasts several nights. So handy to have where wood fires are not allowed.
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Will depend on what lot of seals you get, but most run about 3 years. If using for a home kit, you should be able to go a year or two after exploration if the kit is not kept in a hot car all the time. Most expiration dates are on the conservative side.
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I have my tank 8 feet away from the burner, as for the propane consumption a full 20 lb tank lasted me about 9-10 hours