How to choose a burner - expert advice

For tourists, the gas burner has long become a real helper, solving many problems at the same time. The power source for these devices is natural gas in various states of aggregation, and due to their compact size, these devices do not take up much space in the backpack. All that remains is to choose a suitable burner, based on the operating conditions and requirements for it.

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1. The best manufacturers of gas burners
   
2. Types of gas burners
3. Gas burner selection options
4. Choosing a gas burner for a hike
5. Choosing a gas burner on the can
6. Choosing a torch for soldering

The best manufacturers of gas burners

Gas burners are fire-hazardous devices; models made by well-known manufacturers of household and industrial gas equipment should be chosen. Despite the different specifics of production, compact models of burners are present in the catalog of each of them:

1. Indesit

2. Primus

3. Bosch;

4. Kovea;

5. Ariston;

6. Fire Maple;

Having defined the specific model of the burner and familiarized with the characteristics, it is necessary to compare them with the conditions in which the operation will be carried out. It is easier to do this in view of user reviews, which are presented on thematic forums and on social networks on the Internet.

Types of gas burners

Modern burners on sale at the moment are divided into several conditional categories depending on the operating principle, type of fuel and functional purpose.

Classic atmospheric gas burners

Devices based on the principle of burning natural gas - the most common and cheap type of fuel. The combustion process occurs due to the supply of fuel through the regulator to a special burner, the appearance of which resembles a classic gas stove. The source of supply is both liquefied gas sold at gas stations in five-liter cylinders and miniature disposable aerosol cans with gas, which can be purchased at tourist equipment stores. Advanced models are equipped with a special gearbox that allows you to work from a stationary gas network.

Virtues

• Compact size;

• Consumables are extremely cheap and are sold everywhere;

• They give an even flame in any conditions;

• Democratic value;

• High functionality;

disadvantages

• Some models are quite bulky;

• Fire hazard, require careful handling;

Supercharged gas burners

Devices, the principle of which is similar to the above, however, the method of filing the oxidant to the place of combustion differs dramatically. These models assume the presence of a special fan, forcing air to the source, so that the flame turns out to be stable and powerful. The amount of air supplied is regulated, and with it changes the power and intensity of combustion.

Virtues

• Steady flame;

• High efficiency;

• Suitable for performing various operations - both domestic and industrial;

• The ability to work even in adverse conditions;

disadvantages

• Noisy;

• Design complexity;

• Tangible dimensions and weight;

• More expensive than atmospheric analogs;

Injector burners

Devices that provide a powerful and uniform flame that allows you to perform serious technological operations, including metal cutting. The principle of their operation consists in mixing by supplying compressed air under pressure through a special injector, which significantly increases the efficiency of such a device. The sources of compressed air are almost always oxygen cylinders or a compressor, which increases the size of the device and makes it stationary.

Virtues

• Stable and powerful flame in any operating conditions;

• Simple design, unpretentious for maintenance and care;

• Allow to carry out a huge number of technological operations;

disadvantages

• Requires a source of compressed air nearby;

• Expensive;

• Heavy and overall;

Piezo burners

Almost always compact and miniature devices used for domestic purposes. The source of such devices is a compact collet cartridge with gas, which provides compact dimensions and allows you to take with you on a hike. Piezoelement is used to ignite the fire, which significantly improves the capabilities of the device and guarantees ignition even in wet conditions and in strong winds.

Virtues

• Compact size;

• Low cost;

• Ideal for tourist purposes;

• Reliable and simple design;

• The possibility of ignition even in harsh conditions;

• Low weight;

disadvantages

• One collet cylinder is not enough for a long time;

• A piezoelectric element tends to fail;

Gas burner selection options

After the type of the device and its functional features, as well as the operating conditions, are determined, it is necessary to carefully study its characteristics and compare with the closest analogues. Pay attention to the following technical points.

Battery type

All of the above burner models run on liquefied gas - propane or butane, which, in turn, can be supplied in completely different containers.

The most compact and portable burners used for domestic and tourist purposes, use compact collet cans with gas as the battery. Some devices have a separate compartment for such a can, others are fixed on top of it.

Classic tourist burners with one or two burners operate from five-liter gas cylinders connected through a special gearbox. Such devices are widely used for cooking and for heating;

Gas used to power the burner

1. Isobutane mixture - the most common and versatile type of fuel. Provides clean burning without large amounts of emissions and high heat transfer;

2. Propane is a gas that is prone to pure combustion and does not have the ability to emit harmful substances in the combustion process. Found on sale less often than isobutane mixture;

3. Bhutan is similar in properties to propane, but the process of its combustion is less pure; moreover, it is rather unstable in the cold season.

How to choose the power of a gas burner

The power of a gas burner is a parameter that reflects the efficiency of its operation and efficiency.It is impossible to achieve the 100% effect of gas combustion, but many modern models have an efficiency indicator of 80-90%. Power is measured traditionally in kilowatts and indicated in the technical specifications. In field conditions, the burner power is calculated quite simply - one kilowatt of energy is enough to cook one liter of food. For example, for a company of four people it is necessary to prepare about 2-2.5 liters of food, and therefore the most suitable will be a burner capable of delivering 2.5-3 kW power. The same principle is used to determine the power of a gas burner used for other needs - tent heating, water heating.

Ignition type

1. Inexpensive gas burners in this regard are deprived of all sorts of amenities - the valve opens the gas supply to the nozzles, ignition is carried out using matches or a lighter. This principle is both reliable and not - there are no mechanical elements that can fail, but matches tend to dampen, and the lighter fails at the most inopportune moment;

2. Phyoro ignition is used in advanced devices. It is a compact piezoelectric element that produces a spark and ignites the gas-air mixture when you press a button. It should be remembered that such ignition requires careful handling and periodic maintenance, as well as the fact that it may not work at an altitude above 4 kilometers. Even if your burner is equipped with piezo ignition, matches will never be superfluous;

Choosing a gas burner for a hike

Marching gas burner is designed to solve many problems associated with cooking and heating tents. Preferred are standard atmospheric burners or tourist tiles, whose power is 3-4 kW, and the power source is an isobutane mixture. The ignition mechanism does not play a significant role, and therefore to overpay for models with piezo ignition makes no sense.

Choosing a gas burner on the can

Torches with fastening on a collet barrel - the compact and tiny devices intended for performance of local operations, like fire ignition. To some extent, such devices are an advanced analogue lighter with a far greater resource. Compact models with piezo ignition and power of 1-1.5 kW - this is the ideal version of such a burner.

Choosing a gas torch with piezo ignition

Piezo ignition is a rather useful function that allows you to light a burner in the absence of matches or a lighter. Such a system is installed in all modern types of burners, and their selection is carried out depending on the tasks assigned to the device.

Choosing a torch for soldering

Soldering or cutting with ordinary gas torches will not work. For this purpose, we need powerful and productive devices equipped with a supercharger of air or an injector. By adjusting the composition of the feed mixture, you can achieve the flame of the desired force and perform the necessary work concerning the soldering of metals or other materials. Professional burners used for soldering, roads, and therefore they need a narrow circle of specialists. The power of such devices is 10-15 kW.

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.