NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 up until now ive only used quick lights for there ease of use, i want to switch over to natural and i know alot of you folks use those portable electric burners from walmart..i found a 1500 watt unit online for $36 i was wondering if you guys think this is over priced and is 1500 watts strong enough? irs brand is DENI 16310 stainless steel * Stainless steel housing * Heavy duty cast iron heating surface – 7 inch diameter * Adjustable thermostat from low to high * Safety On/Off dial * Use with all flat bottom cookware – metal, glass, ceramic, woks and teakettles * Quick heating, 1500 watts http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...=tab%3DWatching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I have been using a single coil burner I got at Sears I have been using it for 2 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Screw that. The one from walgreens or walmart is 10 bucks and works perfectly. Have had it for over two years with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralleac Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Agreed. The Walgreens $10 burner works just fine, although mine does take a while to light natural bulk coals outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakur001 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I presume you've found it by now, but just in case here's a link: http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp...p;id=prod350527 Also wanted to mention that even if there isn't a Walgreen's around you, they'll ship this item for like $4.99 (if you live in the 48 continental United States) if I recall correctly, so no matter what, this is the better deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combs08 Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Walgreens. End thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 QUOTE (combs08 @ Aug 12 2009, 03:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Walgreens. End thread.I'm actually going there tonight just for the burner. It'll be better than using the stove, easier to clean lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt in blue Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I bought a 1000W Proctor Silex at Kroger for $5 a few years ago. I don't live by a Kroger anymore, so no idea if they still have them, but mine is going strong still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 using the 1000 watt from walmart/walgreens/krogers how long does it take to light the coals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coplinb Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Aug 13 2009, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>using the 1000 watt from walmart/walgreens/krogers how long does it take to light the coals?Ive never spent more than ten minutes lighting 3 coals on mine, and thats max time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 The only problem I see Nights is that it's not a coil. I know cooking on flat top stoves is bad, but I am not sure how flat burners like that would work. I would think not as good since there is no air flow under the coal, but I could be wrong. Anyone that ventures to buy one of these make us a vid!Side note: I love my Walgreens Burner, but I wish the coils were closer together it would make lighting them faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinite Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 QUOTE (Stuie @ Aug 13 2009, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The only problem I see Nights is that it's not a coil. I know cooking on flat top stoves is bad, but I am not sure how flat burners like that would work. I would think not as good since there is no air flow under the coal, but I could be wrong. Anyone that ventures to buy one of these make us a vid!Side note: I love my Walgreens Burner, but I wish the coils were closer together it would make lighting them faster.About a year ago someone from Europe couldn't find a coil burner so they bought a flat top burner and said it wouldn't light a Coco after 30 minutes. I think the airflow under the coal is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt in blue Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Mine takes under five minutes to get a set of coals going on the lowest setting. Mine is 1000 watts. I place the coals so they straddle two coils so they get good airflow and flip them after a few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antouwan Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 QUOTE (Stuie @ Aug 13 2009, 02:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The only problem I see Nights is that it's not a coil. I know cooking on flat top stoves is bad, but I am not sure how flat burners like that would work. I would think not as good since there is no air flow under the coal, but I could be wrong. Anyone that ventures to buy one of these make us a vid!Side note: I love my Walgreens Burner, but I wish the coils were closer together it would make lighting them faster.my cousin and i both bought coil burners from walgreens and the coils were kinda spaced out too much. i took that one to my vacation house and bought a new one for my real residence (also from walgreens) and the model was different and the coils were MUCH closer together. and it cheaper. i think 7 or 8 bucks after tax as opposed to 12 i think the other one was. pleasant surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*sigh* Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 QUOTE (antouwan @ Aug 13 2009, 02:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Stuie @ Aug 13 2009, 02:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The only problem I see Nights is that it's not a coil. I know cooking on flat top stoves is bad, but I am not sure how flat burners like that would work. I would think not as good since there is no air flow under the coal, but I could be wrong. Anyone that ventures to buy one of these make us a vid!Side note: I love my Walgreens Burner, but I wish the coils were closer together it would make lighting them faster.my cousin and i both bought coil burners from walgreens and the coils were kinda spaced out too much. i took that one to my vacation house and bought a new one for my real residence (also from walgreens) and the model was different and the coils were MUCH closer together. and it cheaper. i think 7 or 8 bucks after tax as opposed to 12 i think the other one was. pleasant surprise.Ya i bought the $10 one linked above, got it on sale for $8 last week. The coils are spaced pretty closely together on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakur001 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 QUOTE (Zinite @ Aug 13 2009, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Stuie @ Aug 13 2009, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The only problem I see Nights is that it's not a coil. I know cooking on flat top stoves is bad, but I am not sure how flat burners like that would work. I would think not as good since there is no air flow under the coal, but I could be wrong. Anyone that ventures to buy one of these make us a vid!Side note: I love my Walgreens Burner, but I wish the coils were closer together it would make lighting them faster.About a year ago someone from Europe couldn't find a coil burner so they bought a flat top burner and said it wouldn't light a Coco after 30 minutes. I think the airflow under the coal is important.So if I already have one of these...[attachment=3990:00021241..._215X215.jpg]...am I going to have to run out and buy a new burner to light naturals? I haven't had the chance to test it out, I'm not going to be able to order coals for another few weeks, but I was hoping to switch to natural and was also hoping I could just use the hot plate I already have. It's a cast-iron surface that gets pretty hot, I thought it would heat natural coals quickly and evenly...would you guys think otherwise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinite Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 QUOTE (dakur001 @ Aug 13 2009, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Zinite @ Aug 13 2009, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Stuie @ Aug 13 2009, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The only problem I see Nights is that it's not a coil. I know cooking on flat top stoves is bad, but I am not sure how flat burners like that would work. I would think not as good since there is no air flow under the coal, but I could be wrong. Anyone that ventures to buy one of these make us a vid!Side note: I love my Walgreens Burner, but I wish the coils were closer together it would make lighting them faster.About a year ago someone from Europe couldn't find a coil burner so they bought a flat top burner and said it wouldn't light a Coco after 30 minutes. I think the airflow under the coal is important.So if I already have one of these...[attachment=3990:00021241..._215X215.jpg]...am I going to have to run out and buy a new burner to light naturals? I haven't had the chance to test it out, I'm not going to be able to order coals for another few weeks, but I was hoping to switch to natural and was also hoping I could just use the hot plate I already have. It's a cast-iron surface that gets pretty hot, I thought it would heat natural coals quickly and evenly...would you guys think otherwise?Only one way to find out. If you don't have any coals on you, try a coal sized piece of wood. Obviously watch it carefully - don't want any kitchen fires - but if what I've heard is correct, it won't light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakur001 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 QUOTE (Zinite @ Aug 13 2009, 05:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (dakur001 @ Aug 13 2009, 03:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Zinite @ Aug 13 2009, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Stuie @ Aug 13 2009, 12:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The only problem I see Nights is that it's not a coil. I know cooking on flat top stoves is bad, but I am not sure how flat burners like that would work. I would think not as good since there is no air flow under the coal, but I could be wrong. Anyone that ventures to buy one of these make us a vid!Side note: I love my Walgreens Burner, but I wish the coils were closer together it would make lighting them faster.About a year ago someone from Europe couldn't find a coil burner so they bought a flat top burner and said it wouldn't light a Coco after 30 minutes. I think the airflow under the coal is important.So if I already have one of these...[attachment=3990:00021241..._215X215.jpg]...am I going to have to run out and buy a new burner to light naturals? I haven't had the chance to test it out, I'm not going to be able to order coals for another few weeks, but I was hoping to switch to natural and was also hoping I could just use the hot plate I already have. It's a cast-iron surface that gets pretty hot, I thought it would heat natural coals quickly and evenly...would you guys think otherwise?Only one way to find out. If you don't have any coals on you, try a coal sized piece of wood. Obviously watch it carefully - don't want any kitchen fires - but if what I've heard is correct, it won't light.Damn. I'm at my parents' for a couple weeks, so I don't want to risk burning anything that isn't mine, but I'll try this when I'm back in my own place. If it doesn't work, I guess I'll have to break down and go to Walgreens. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I used my friends flattop stove and it lit fine. took maybe a minute or two more but it worked. It was flat topped with the coils under a certain type of glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog_916 Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 I would not use the glass stove-tops personally. You'll warp them and it will eventually crack. Eric's lounge down in SD uses a cast iron stove burner. I forget the brand. I use the Walgreens special and have for more than 2 years without issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simuneer Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 ya'll be careful with them 10 dollar electric stoves, i just a big electrical zap when i went to take the coal off, it aint even that old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white_rabbit Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 QUOTE (click @ Aug 12 2009, 05:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Screw that. The one from walgreens or walmart is 10 bucks and works perfectly. Have had it for over two years with no problems.+1 dont waste 35 bucks just hit up walgreens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamiliarJoe Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 DO NOT BUY THE WALMART ONE!I made that mistake...it took 45 minutes to light 1 coco with a fan blowing directly on it.I bought the walgreens one...so much better. The metal coiled ones are the best for coals for an electric stove. w/e the walmart one is made out of doesn't agree with heating coals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Can we just sticky a topic that says "Walgreen Single Coil Burner:10$"?Ive seen this question so many times lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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