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I am looking at some propane jet burner. They rated higher BTU than the regular burner. What is the difference between them and the advantage and disadvantage?
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yungman said:This is what I refer to:
https://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic-SP1-Jet-Cooker/dp/B0002913MI/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1324806036&sr=8-8
I tried looking up in the company site and surfed around, I can't find the theory of operation.
Danger said:I see...
Hold off on the ordering until someone more knowledgeable chirps up. It sounds like creative advertising to me. There are only so many BTU's available from burning propane (or any other fuel), and I don't know what that figure is. I could look it up, but I'm really enjoying my last couple of dozen beers and am not so inclined right now. If this thing burns hotter, it must process more fuel/second than a normal portable cooker. I don't know whether or not the included 20-psi regulator is standard for such devices, or higher, but I'm nearly willing to bet that the jets are over-sized.
edward said:It is a high pressure jet burner. It should come with the correct adjustable pressure regulator.
You can see them burning on youtube. If you want to heat a wide pan that is the way to go. They do require their own separate propane tank.
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&cp=25&...w.,cf.osb&fp=dc9072f4d1d34f4c&biw=960&bih=412
Danger said:Thanks for clarifying, Edward.
All in all, I think that I'll stick with thermite. I can make it for free at home from neighbourhood kids' bicycles and the rust from my garden tools.
AlephZero said:A 20 psi regulator?
Most "domestic" propane equipment uses about 10 inches water gauge = about 0.4 psi!
jim hardy said:my guess is the higher pressure is why they call it a jet burner.
my neighbor and i built one for our foundry experiment - a small orifice blowing into the end of a short pipe, pipe is drilled with lots of slanted holes for air induction.
makes a roar like jet engine and can melt a pot of brass in just a couple minutes.
uses lots of propane though.
@ danger : thermite --- aluminum ?
yungman said:We are talking about big burners here. Even the one I have is 60,000 BTU. To me, it is not even strong enough, I have to split the food into 3 small portion to cook.
Danger said:Just how the hell many cows do you cook at one time, anyhow?! Bloody 'ell! Although I have a couple of BBQ's with 20# tanks, I don't even fire them up. Barely cracking the valve on my 400 gm brazing torch for 30 seconds per side is perfect for a 12 oz steak.
Jim, I suspect that I would be in violation of PF guidelines if I were to say more about exploding bicycles... :uhh:
The main difference between a propane jet burner and a normal burner is the source of fuel. Propane jet burners use propane gas as a fuel source, while normal burners typically use electricity, natural gas, or other types of fuel.
Propane jet burners are generally more efficient than normal burners. This is because propane gas has a higher heat output and burns more cleanly, resulting in less waste and higher heating efficiency.
Propane jet burners are generally safe to use, but it is important to follow safety guidelines and precautions when using any type of burner. It is important to properly install and maintain the burner, and to follow all safety instructions provided by the manufacturer.
In most cases, it is not possible to convert a normal burner to use propane gas. Converting a burner to use a different type of fuel can be dangerous and is not recommended. It is best to purchase a propane jet burner if you wish to use propane gas as a fuel source.
Both propane jet burners and normal burners can be used outdoors, but propane jet burners are more commonly used for outdoor cooking and heating due to their portability and high heat output. Normal burners may be better suited for indoor use, as they require a fuel source such as electricity or natural gas.