How does this product compare to the Alpha Electric Igniter Portable Propane Gas Stove Range Camping? Is this one much better?
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This product is much better as the hose will screw onto the stove not clamp (much safer) US approved.Thank you,TheBBQDepot
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I do not know any thing about the Alpha Electric portable stove, but I am very happy with Music City Mtetal stove. 280 KK is very light in weight, low to the ground and large burner area. There are inner ring and outer ring fire. For larger pot you can lite both rings and inner ring only for smaller pot. Since early nineties till now, I must have bought over 100 stoves for friends and families. ( I am not dealer). Every year or two some one approach me for information about where to buy the stove, and help them buy the Music City 280KK burner. Our community entertain at home and we use this burner to cook food in garage or for picnics.Mohan D. I do not know any thing about the Alpha Electric portable stove, but I am very happy with Music City Mtetal stove. 280 KK is very light in weight, low to the ground and large burner area. There are inner ring and outer ring fire. For larger pot you can lite both rings and inner ring only for smaller pot. Since early nineties till now, I must have bought over 100 stoves for friends and families. ( I am not dealer). Every year or two some one approach me for information about where to buy the stove, and help them buy the Music City 280KK burner. Our community entertain at home and we use this... » Read More I do not know any thing about the Alpha Electric portable stove, but I am very happy with Music City Mtetal stove. 280 KK is very light in weight, low to the ground and large burner area. There are inner ring and outer ring fire. For larger pot you can lite both rings and inner ring only for smaller pot. Since early nineties till now, I must have bought over 100 stoves for friends and families. ( I am not dealer). Every year or two some one approach me for information about where to buy the stove, and help them buy the Music City 280KK burner. Our community entertain at home and we use this burner to cook food in garage or for picnics.Mohan D. « Show Less
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I do not know any thing about the Alpha Electric portable stove, but I am very happy with Music City Mtetal stove. 280 KK is very light in weight, low to the ground and large burner area. There are inner ring and outer ring fire. For larger pot you can lite both rings and inner ring only for smaller pot. Since early nineties till now, I must have bought over 100 stoves for friends and families. ( I am not dealer). Every year or two some one approach me for information about where to buy the stove, and help them buy the Music City 280KK burner. Our community entertain at home and we use this burner to cook food in garage or for picnics. Mohan D.
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My apologies for not seeing this question earlier. We've only had one Induction cooking product (NewWave PIC) and we are very satisfied with it. We use it almost exclusively now for long simmering recipes, such as my pasta sauce. It's the best I've used for holding temp and I don't have hot spots. I also use it frequently for clean even frying, and love how quick it boils water. Haven't given up my gas range, but we've been very happy with the product. I hope to use it as an additional warmer at the holiday dinners too. :-)....
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Sorry, but I don't know the answer to that. I only bought this stove to use in emergencies after our terrible ice storm in February. I only plan to use the small 1# disposable propane containers. I also bought a propane heater and also plan to use the small propane containers. I did test this stove and the heater, and both started up beautifully. I hope I NEVER have to use either of these products. An ice storm here (South Carolina) is a rare event, but this was a bad one, with power out everywhere, which means: no heat in the house. I never go camping, so I would not be able to answer your question. Sorry. Sorry, but I don't know the answer to that. I only bought this stove to use in emergencies after our terrible ice storm in February. I only plan to use the small 1# disposable propane containers. I also bought a propane heater and also plan to use the small propane containers. I did test this stove and the heater, and both started up beautifully. I hope I NEVER have to use either of these products. An ice storm here (South Carolina) is a rare event, but this was a bad one, with power out everywhere, which means: no heat in the house. I never go camping, so I would not be able to answer your... » Read More Sorry, but I don't know the answer to that. I only bought this stove to use in emergencies after our terrible ice storm in February. I only plan to use the small 1# disposable propane containers. I also bought a propane heater and also plan to use the small propane containers. I did test this stove and the heater, and both started up beautifully. I hope I NEVER have to use either of these products. An ice storm here (South Carolina) is a rare event, but this was a bad one, with power out everywhere, which means: no heat in the house. I never go camping, so I would not be able to answer your question. Sorry. « Show Less
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Here's the thing- the amount of oxigen that goes in through the loading door enables the fuel, (twigs an d small branches) to burn so rapidly and so thoroughly that there is little if any smoke to exhaust through the top around the cook-pot. However this isnot a stove to use inside a tent or a camper. I find it is the best and fastest way to cook while camping and if the power goes off during a storm. The Eco-zoom is safer than a rocket stove.
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Your choice is really going to depend on your use. Emberlit stove packs easy and is light if you take into consideration that you don't have to carry fuel. If you're going into wilderness that won't have much fuel resources, though, then you should reconsider. Also, using natural fuel is more work. This stove is efficient and works well. It also packs well. On longer backpacking trips you could get by without carrying any fuel or much less than you normally would. But, you'll also spend more time getting the stove ready. it's a trade-off. Honestly, I have both types of stoves and I use both depending on the trip I'm making. Your choice is really going to depend on your use. Emberlit stove packs easy and is light if you take into consideration that you don't have to carry fuel. If you're going into wilderness that won't have much fuel resources, though, then you should reconsider. Also, using natural fuel is more work. This stove is efficient and works well. It also packs well. On longer backpacking trips you could get by without carrying any fuel or much less than you normally would. But, you'll also spend more time getting the stove ready. it's a trade-off. Honestly, I have both types of stoves and I use both... » Read More Your choice is really going to depend on your use. Emberlit stove packs easy and is light if you take into consideration that you don't have to carry fuel. If you're going into wilderness that won't have much fuel resources, though, then you should reconsider. Also, using natural fuel is more work. This stove is efficient and works well. It also packs well. On longer backpacking trips you could get by without carrying any fuel or much less than you normally would. But, you'll also spend more time getting the stove ready. it's a trade-off. Honestly, I have both types of stoves and I use both depending on the trip I'm making. « Show Less
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Okay Gary, I just heard back from our contact. Here is what she said:They could check different bushcraft forms and blogs sites to see what others said about the Emberlit. Here is a good video to show the customer for comparison of the 2 stoves https://youtu.be/0vXoZwSoVA8. The boil time is a lot faster than the Solo.We offer a life time warranty on all of our products and if they are not satisfied with it you can return with a full refund. It also depends what they are using the stove for the solo doesn't pack flat and you would have to lift your pot up to feed it fuel where the Emberlit has a side port to feed the fuel. Okay Gary, I just heard back from our contact. Here is what she said:They could check different bushcraft forms and blogs sites to see what others said about the Emberlit. Here is a good video to show the customer for comparison of the 2 stoves https://youtu.be/0vXoZwSoVA8. The boil time is a lot faster than the Solo.We offer a life time warranty on all of our products and if they are not satisfied with it you can return with a full refund. It also depends what they are using the stove for the solo doesn't pack flat and you would have to lift your pot up to feed it fuel... » Read More Okay Gary, I just heard back from our contact. Here is what she said:They could check different bushcraft forms and blogs sites to see what others said about the Emberlit. Here is a good video to show the customer for comparison of the 2 stoves https://youtu.be/0vXoZwSoVA8. The boil time is a lot faster than the Solo.We offer a life time warranty on all of our products and if they are not satisfied with it you can return with a full refund. It also depends what they are using the stove for the solo doesn't pack flat and you would have to lift your pot up to feed it fuel where the Emberlit has a side port to feed the fuel. « Show Less
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It is very easy to use. Just like a propane burner except there is no flame. You will see that it is on as it is glowing just like a heater so no worries!
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yes it is the same type burner design as coleman but alot better and quicker and versitile using one lb propane tanks ,, i use mine all the time at our gunge run to make coffee and soup and hotdogs for quick snacks between shooting,,the base could be bigger but it is stable if you dont rock it,,hope this helps,,ps,,i bought two,,one is in my bug out kit the other at our range,,glenn w.
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A guy I was camping with had the Coleman at home, but didn't have it with him. He said he liked mine better, and I gave him the link to buy one when we got back. Don't remember why he said he liked this one better. Mine rode on a motorcycle for 6000 miles and worked fine. I forgot it at one of our last campsites (always do a check before leaving :)) I ordered tow more when I returned home.
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Not sure it's safer it's an open flame, it is certainly better built and gets MUCH hotter. If safety is a concern get an inductive burner.
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I am not sure what your fuel source is for radiant heat (electric, natural gas, LP, etc.), so it is hard to compare what is more or less expensive. In terms of electric heaters that will work on a standard 115VAC circuit, this is a pretty good one. At one point, the gas valve went out on our furnace heater during the winter. It was over a week before the repairman come. Two of these, along with a portable electric ceramic radiant heater, heated our entire house. Also, this has safety systems on it that are pretty good. I have also used it to keep our garage above freezing level during the winter. It has one setting just to do that and it runs on relatively low power. For the money, it's a good heater. We own two.
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We use this stove for camping and it works great! WE love it! We did buy a wind screen but it was so short I didn't feel like it did much but I guess anything is better then nothing... I highly recommend the stove though!
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I agree with Katie Jo. Electric heaters, even small ones like the Vornado use a lot of energy. You need to look for an alternative heat source especially for using when camping. I'm sure others have answers for you on this topic.
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Sorry, but I don't know the answer to that. I only bought this stove to use in emergencies after our terrible ice storm in February. I only plan to use the small 1# disposable propane containers. I also bought a propane heater and also plan to use the small propane containers. I did test this stove and the heater, and both started up beautifully. I hope I NEVER have to use either of these products. An ice storm here (South Carolina) is a rare event, but this was a bad one, with power out everywhere, which means: no heat in the house. I never go camping, so I would not be able to answer your question. Sorry.
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I took mine up last summer and didn't have any problems, I want to say my camp was was just over 10,000. I had a propane stove as well, this year I am replacing my propane with this one, it's just so light weight and small, and nothing lacking in performance.
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The heat output of the newer design from Weber really puts a lot more than the older generations. I have the NG model with the sear burner between the two left burners. This gives a lot of heat concentrated on this area.In other words, the searing power is more than adequate. If you check the models that run on a propane will put out even more heat, if the NG model is not hot enough for youIf you have an older weber genesis , you will be pleased with the new ones performance. Get the one with the sear (4th) burner. I can even make a small batch of fries with the side burner while I am cooking steaks.Good luck!Gh for you The heat output of the newer design from Weber really puts a lot more than the older generations. I have the NG model with the sear burner between the two left burners. This gives a lot of heat concentrated on this area.In other words, the searing power is more than adequate. If you check the models that run on a propane will put out even more heat, if the NG model is not hot enough for youIf you have an older weber genesis , you will be pleased with the new ones performance. Get the one with the sear (4th) burner. I can even make a small batch of fries with the side burner... » Read More The heat output of the newer design from Weber really puts a lot more than the older generations. I have the NG model with the sear burner between the two left burners. This gives a lot of heat concentrated on this area.In other words, the searing power is more than adequate. If you check the models that run on a propane will put out even more heat, if the NG model is not hot enough for youIf you have an older weber genesis , you will be pleased with the new ones performance. Get the one with the sear (4th) burner. I can even make a small batch of fries with the side burner while I am cooking steaks.Good luck!Gh for you « Show Less
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K., Jesse has it right. Isobutane canister you find at most camping/backpacking stores. I use MSR ISOPRO for my fuel, but this stuff is available in lots of stores under different names. Screw it on, fold out pot supports, turn on gas using little wire handle and light. Your water or whatever will be happily boiling in a few minutes. Adjustment is smooth and easy using the little wire handle to get the amount of flame you want. When your done just unscrew and pack up but obviously wait a few minutes till it cools down. I purchased one of these for everyone in my family. I works and seems to hold up over time but I tend to baby my stuff since I hate to re-buy things once I get used to using them. K., Jesse has it right. Isobutane canister you find at most camping/backpacking stores. I use MSR ISOPRO for my fuel, but this stuff is available in lots of stores under different names. Screw it on, fold out pot supports, turn on gas using little wire handle and light. Your water or whatever will be happily boiling in a few minutes. Adjustment is smooth and easy using the little wire handle to get the amount of flame you want. When your done just unscrew and pack up but obviously wait a few minutes till it cools down. I purchased one of these for everyone in my family. I works and seems to... » Read More K., Jesse has it right. Isobutane canister you find at most camping/backpacking stores. I use MSR ISOPRO for my fuel, but this stuff is available in lots of stores under different names. Screw it on, fold out pot supports, turn on gas using little wire handle and light. Your water or whatever will be happily boiling in a few minutes. Adjustment is smooth and easy using the little wire handle to get the amount of flame you want. When your done just unscrew and pack up but obviously wait a few minutes till it cools down. I purchased one of these for everyone in my family. I works and seems to hold up over time but I tend to baby my stuff since I hate to re-buy things once I get used to using them. « Show Less