Do Battery Powered Hot Plates Exist?

[Buddha]

I've been looking online for some, but with NO results. Do these mythical things exist?

[Dogman]

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[hoarder]

The issue is watts, hot plates draw too much. Propane, alcohol or a candle would be more appropriate.

[Buddha]

Cool. I'm not looking for one to hook into my car, but one to use at home in case power went out as I don't have and can't afford a generator right now. Do you guys have any experience with butane powered hot plates?

[BabushkaLady]

Do you guys have any experience with butane powered hot plates?

I just tested a butane stove this summer. The canister said it would last so many hours on high heat and so many hours on low heat. I ran it on high with a large kettle of water to test it. Bad news, the canister burned out a lot faster then it should have!

I'm sorry this isn't scientific. A friend was all proud of the stove so I suggested we give it a try-out. This particular stove was sold with four canisters as an emergency preparedness item. I wouldn't buy it, especially for the price.

I've used propane and dual-fuel cookstoves and lanterns for many years and suggest them for all back-up prepping.

[mightymanx]

http://www.target.com/p/Coleman-Electronic-Ignition-Propane-Stove-with-Handle-Red/-/A-10515227#?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C10515227&CPNG=NoCPNG&ci_sku=10515227&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=

Relatively cheap and uses the 1 pound green propane tanks that are available in north America.

Trust me unless you NEED to go smaller don't cooking on tiny stoves takes practice.

If you are looking for a bug out or backpacking stove that is a completely different animal.

Another option is a 12 pack of chafing dish fuel costs about 20 bucks and each can lasts 6 hours looks like a Sterno can but has a wick and lasts 4 times longer. http://www.webstaurantstore.com/choice-6-hour-chafer-wick-fuel-24-cs/174CWF6.html

Now for on the move I put one of these in my bug out bag all i do is heat water on it so that is plenty of cooking for the purpose of a bug out bag. They fit in a large enamel camping cup like they are made for it.

If you want deluxe last forever burn anything stove that can boil water fast. Let me know I know lots about those as well.

[gunDriller]

if you want to go battery powered, to learn the technology or because you want a cooking method that doesn't involve combustion, you can definitely get there with the combination of -

car battery ($20 to $50 used)
inverter ($10 to $100) - $10 if you find a deal on one or build it yourself
hotplate

also, a solar panel (e.g. Kyocera 24" x 24" 35 watts, rated at 50 watts but that's over-specced) would come in handy. they put out about 18 to 19 volts unloaded. they will charge a 12 volt battery directly (no load resistor or diodes) but to protect the battery it's good to have something to step down the voltage.

i charged a bunch of batteries this summer. lead-acid and energizers.

most of the lead-acid charged OK. 2 swelled up, which is dangerous, the swelling indicates pressure and they are filled with sulfuric acid.

with the energizer (just an aside, not applicable to hot-plates unless you are REALLY patient & wealthy), i used a cheapo garage sale charger for re-chargeables. some of the Energizers re-charged, some didn't.

[Buddha]

http://www.target.com/p/Coleman-Electronic-Ignition-Propane-Stove-with-Handle-Red/-/A-10515227#?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C10515227&CPNG=NoCPNG&ci_sku=10515227&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=

Relatively cheap and uses the 1 pound green propane tanks that are available in north America.

Trust me unless you NEED to go smaller don't cooking on tiny stoves takes practice.

If you are looking for a bug out or backpacking stove that is a completely different animal.

Another option is a 12 pack of chafing dish fuel costs about 20 bucks and each can lasts 6 hours looks like a Sterno can but has a wick and lasts 4 times longer. http://www.webstaurantstore.com/choice-6-hour-chafer-wick-fuel-24-cs/174CWF6.html

Now for on the move I put one of these in my bug out bag all i do is heat water on it so that is plenty of cooking for the purpose of a bug out bag. They fit in a large enamel camping cup like they are made for it.

If you want deluxe last forever burn anything stove that can boil water fast. Let me know I know lots about those as well.

That Coleman stove looks nice. I would only be cooking for myself and that looks like it could do the job well. Would propane be safe to use indoors? Maybe just crack a window or something?

To Gundriller: That sounds interesting, I'll make that a "rainy day" project some time.

[hoarder]

The problem I have found with coleman and other propane stoves is that it's difficult to simmer on them for hours. The regulators are not precise enough to maintain a low setting without going out, followed by a slow leak. All said, they are still the best way to cook when car-camping.

[freespirit]

That Coleman stove looks nice. I would only be cooking for myself and that looks like it could do the job well. Would propane be safe to use indoors? Maybe just crack a window or something?

To Gundriller: That sounds interesting, I'll make that a "rainy day" project some time.

i have a coleman that i have used for years, still works lie a charm. as for cooking indoors with propane, i worked on an "off-grid" cottage for a client who has a propane stove, he never had any problems...of course ventilation is an excellent idea...

[mightymanx]

Yep propane is ok to use indoors but people kill themselves with candles. but you got the right idea.

I have found for simmering and all that Cast iron makes all the difference.

I can make real eggs any way you like on a my whisperlight with my cast iron pan.

[freespirit]

whisperlights rock!

[mightymanx]

whisperlights rock!


Got mine Christmas 1987 still going strong.

Now that is value.

[Buddha]

Got mine Christmas 1987 still going strong.

Now that is value.

Oh wow, I just looked them up. They can run on car fuel and motherfucking jet fuel. That's cool. 24 years of service sounds good too.

[freespirit]

Oh wow, I just looked them up. They can run on car fuel and motherfucking jet fuel. That's cool. 24 years of service sounds good too.


...my friend that i go canoeing with was telling me about a guy in the states that machines a custom "diffuser" sort of thing that increases the output and efficiency of the stove, but from what i recall, they are fairly pricey...over $100. but supposedly worth every penny. i will call him tonight and get more info, maybe a link...