Gas burners for cauldron: types and features of operation

Many residents of Russia and other countries know that some dishes acquire their true taste only when cooked in a cauldron. For example, pilaf, which is so popular among many nations. Kazan is a culinary container of oriental origin. It has been used in cooking for centuries. In all its glory, its properties appear only in an open flame.

But lighting a fire using the traditional method, using wood, takes time and effort. In addition, such a flame is very difficult to control, which can easily ruin the food being prepared.

Therefore, we would like to offer you a versatile modern solution - a gas burner. This simple device will provide the necessary heating and will allow you to cook food in a cauldron no worse than using wood. The gas burner can be used both at your summer cottage and on the road, for example, during a hike. In this article, we will tell you about the main features of a gas burner for a cauldron, its advantages and disadvantages, and also give some recommendations on how to use it correctly.

A gas burner for a cauldron is a device of small size and weight, which makes it easy to transport. It also allows you to quickly and conveniently prepare food.

Thanks to this, it can be collected at home from available tools. On various Internet resources, you will find many detailed instructions on how and from what it can be done.

The maximum burner power can be up to seven kW. At the same time, it is quite easy to maintain, but it is recommended to regularly check its performance. And if the burner is equipped with a piezo igniter, you do not have to use matches for this purpose.

A gas burner is a very popular tool in tourist equipment. Preparing delicious food on the road can be tricky. Together with the cauldron, the burner greatly simplifies this process. This is not surprising, since the device has many significant advantages:

• ease of use - using the burner does not require any special skills;
• compactness - small size and weight allow you to always have the torch with you in your backpack;
• duration of operation - one burner can last a very long time if used correctly;
• low price - this device is available to everyone, and if you wish, you can assemble it yourself;
• quick cooking - when turned on, the flame immediately burns with the desired temperature, there is no need to waste time, as when kindling firewood;
• sustainability - the burner is able to work even at low temperatures or in the wind;
• no smoke and soot - this not only makes the cooking process more convenient, but also protects the utensils used.

However, one cannot do without disadvantages either. But there are far fewer of them than merits. The disadvantages include:

• decrease in efficiency due to weather conditions - despite the fact that the burner can operate at low temperatures, the combustion intensity decreases due to the cold;
• fuel costs - the burner consumes a lot of gas during operation;
• probable threats - the gas was and remains a hazardous substance, therefore, if equipment breaks down, there is a threat of explosion or poisoning.

But the above disadvantages do not make gas burners less in demand. In any case, today there are no more perfect alternatives. So these devices will remain indispensable and popular among lovers of long hikes for many years to come.

Do not forget that one burner is different. They differ from each other in many different ways, including power, design, mounting, fuel type, etc. First of all, let's take a look at the four main types of gas burners.

• With hose - as the name implies, the main burner mechanism is connected to the cylinder using a flexible tube. This type of burner is perfect for large, heavy dishes, such as a large cauldron. This device is equipped with very strong legs with a wide stance, capable of supporting a solid weight.

• Propane cylinder designs most popular among tourists, as they have the most compact size and light weight. From the outside it looks like a "pocket" gas stove.

• With a horizontal cylinder - the cheapest of all varieties. Collet cylinders of the simplest type are used to carry out its work.

• Integrated designs - a rare type of systems. They differ from their counterparts in that the burner is connected to the cooking container. You cannot change the dishes, but such a burner consumes much less fuel than the other three types.

The existence of several types of devices will allow you to choose the most optimal option, depending on your requirements and financial capabilities. You can find an attachment suitable for trekking or home garden use. But for this it is necessary to take into account several more criteria, which we will talk about below.

So, we found out that the burners primarily differ from each other in the type of their design. Now let's take a closer look at their main characteristics.

The first is power.It directly depends on the size of the dishes used and the amount of food prepared. According to the degree of power, three types of portable burners can be distinguished:

• weak - no more than 2 kW;
• medium - from 2 to 3 kW;
• powerful - up to 7 kW.

Many modern burner models are equipped with a convenient power regulator that allows you to control fuel consumption.

The smallest cauldrons, whose volume does not exceed 12 liters, require power from 5 to 8 kW. In summer cottages, as a rule, there are large cauldrons. In this case, they need:

• 20 kW - for a cauldron of 40 liters;
• 25 kW - for a cauldron of 60 liters.

By the way, that's why an ordinary stove is not suitable for such dishes. The power of one hotplate is only 2.5 kW. Because of this, it is impossible to cook a dish in a cauldron as intended.

Also the most important characteristic of the burner is the material of manufacture. It determines how strong the fixture will be. According to experts, a cast iron burner is best suited for home use. This durable metal can withstand heavy weight, high temperatures, and at the same time does not deform. And those who prefer to cook while hiking should opt for an aluminum burner. It is quite strong for small dishes, lightweight, and does not cause problems during long transportation.

If you choose a device specifically for a cauldron, you should consider the design. This container has a wide bottom, and the heating is evenly distributed throughout the cauldron. To do this, you should choose a larger burner. Her legs must also be strong and set wide apart to support the weight placed on them. As we mentioned above, the best option for such cases is a torch with a hose.

An important criterion, which many forget when choosing, is the type of fuel on which the gas burner will operate. Depending on it, the following types of burners are distinguished:

• inflatable - provide for the use of gaseous and liquid fuels;
• injection - work by premixing gas with oxygen;
• atmospheric - environments mix, but only partially;
• fuel oil - injection of media allows you to maintain the viscous state of the fuel;
• diffuse - work only on gaseous fuel;
• hearth - due to the location of the system at the bottom, the burner does not require additional blowing.

The burners are connected to the fuel cylinders by means of a threaded fastener.

It consists in converting a mechanical effect into an electrical potential, due to which the flame is ignited.

A gas burner is a fairly simple device to use. But it runs on gas, which means that for safety reasons you must follow certain operating rules. We have prepared some important tips especially for you:

• before turning on the burner, check its condition and the condition of the cylinder for damage and breakage;
• if the cylinder is new, bleed the air at the valve so that the burner works evenly;
• to install structures, use only flat surfaces, and during cooking, avoid tilting the burner;
• under no circumstances turn on the burner inside the tents;
• monitor the quality of the fuel used;
• if the nozzle holes are clogged due to frequent use, clean them with a needle;
• any broken parts must be replaced, otherwise the use of such a device becomes extremely dangerous;
• keep the fuel bottle away from fire;
• during the cooking process, do not leave the system unattended;
• if you use the burner at a low air temperature, put a substrate under the cylinder, or even better keep it warm in warming bags;
• after finishing cooking, turn off the gas supply;
• let it cool before disconnecting the burner from the cylinder.

As you can see, the rules are pretty simple. Every lover of long hikes is obliged to know them. A gas burner is a useful device not only for tourists, but also in everyday life. Especially if you like to pamper your family with delicious dishes from a real cauldron, cooked according to recipes from eastern peoples. This device will not only provide you with such an opportunity, but will also greatly simplify the cooking process. And firewood and coal will remain just a relic of the past or decoration at your summer cottage.

You can get acquainted with the principles of functioning of gas burners and their characteristics in the following video.