My husband and brother have both been telling me about this gizmo. I’ve been ‘askeered’ of keeping those little gas tanks in the apartment - I think I was poisoned against storing any kind of gas, however small, after seeing two houses of neighbors blow-up because of, first, a ruptured gas line; and second, the explosion of a propane tank.
I just developed a bias against *gas*, even though I lived safely with it piped into the house throughout my childhood.
But I think we will try this - it looks pretty safe. Is the ‘Max Burton’ the best recommendation? They sell other butane stoves in the local ethnic store, but they’re cheap, and I’d want to get one from a tried-and-true place.
Thanks very much!
-JT
I can't comment on other devices but our experience with this model consists of sending one to Mom in S. Florida. Over about 10 years it served to heat meals and make coffee for her and some neighbors during hurricane season if the power went out.
The butane fuel canisters, sold separately, require a Hazmat label that adds quite a bit to the shipping. You're better off visiting the big box home improvement stores to buy fuel. I'd also consider snagging a 12" slate tile as a buffer underneath the unit.
The butane canisters have a long history of use in a variety of applications. You can bet that fed.gov would be all over these things if there was any negative history. The biggest in-use concern would be adequate ventilation. In a small confined space the flame would be competing with you for the available oxygen. Crack a window open for a few minutes or open the door into the hallway.