Gas to Propane Converter for 425E

[Mike-n-Britney]

First, please direct me if there is a thread about this already (I did search before posting, but didn't see anything...)

I've got a 425E stove and a 200A(195) lantern, both of which my Dad bought new in about 1975 or '76. They are in excellent condition - the stoves has one burner that looks rusty, but works great (I got a new burner assembly, but decided not to swap it out because it works fine), and the lantern looks and works awesome after I put a new packing in the valve. I've been using these ever since I was old enough to strike a match.

I love using this stuff: 1) they are so simple and so reliable, 2) every time I use them I'm reminded of all our family camping trips, 3) there's something about using an old gas lantern and stove that "makes" a camping trip.

My wife despises them. Mainly, she thinks they are complicated to use (turn that, pump this, strike a match, adjust that, turn that, pump more, adjust, then use...). And she thinks (and this might be a valid point) that anything we cook on the stove has a hint of gas fumes flavor. She likes the lantern, especially if she doesn't have to mess with it.

We already use a small Coleman propane grill that uses the 1lb canisters. I hate those "disposable" canisters and think they're wasteful. I'm considering a 5lb tank with a hose and adapter to feed the grill. While considering this and looking at my options at Cabelas last weekend, I came accross one of these:


Propane-Stove-Regulated-Converter

With one of these I could fuel my grill and stove off of one tank, not have the wifey complain about foul-tasting stove fumes, and still use my nostalgic stove.

Has anyone used one of these? It doesn't appear to require modifications to the stove. I just wonder 1) how safe it is, and 2) how well it works.

[doitright]

Please do not tell anybody on here but that is what I use on all my stoves. That way wife will cook for the same reasons you have stated about your wife. I love the lanterns and wife will not mess with them but she will cook on the stove with the converter. I have not had any problems with the converter. I also use a hose on it so I can use a 20 lb tank. This way we can cook all week and never have to mess with the small bottles. I did not have to do anything to the stove just slide it in and hook the small spring.
doitright

[starleen2]

too late - now we know - Shame on you for using such a devise! Heresy! - But really at first glance i thought this was something Adapted from another used and "tried" on a Coleman stove, however, I read the applications and it seems that the device was engineered for such an application

[doitright]

too late - now we know - Shame on you for using such a devise! Heresy! - But really at first glance i thought this was something Adapted from another used and "tried" on a Coleman stove, however, I read the applications and it seems that the device was engineered for such an application

The application dose work good where and when we camp. Now if it gets cold below 40 it dose not work very well and I am sure in high alt. it may not do very good. But it helps with the cooking as I use the black pots and my wife will cook on the stove. This way we work together for a meal.
doitright

[Zollinger]

Please do not tell anybody on here but that is what I use on all my stoves.

: Have you NO shame! Never knew they made such a thing.

[Mike-n-Britney]

The application dose work good where and when we camp. Now if it gets cold below 40 it dose not work very well and I am sure in high alt. it may not do very good. But it helps with the cooking as I use the black pots and my wife will cook on the stove. This way we work together for a meal.
doitright

We cook in a similar fashion: wife works the stove, while I work the grill/griddle (and tend the fire - if we have one).

I'm glad to hear that it's not just another camping gizmo/trinket. It seems so many times that things made for camping are badly made, poorly designed, and made from cheap materials - even though it may be a great idea.

We don't camp if daytime temps aren't at the very minimum in the 60's (yes fair weather campers - but I despise the cold), so the low temperature performance is of no concern. But, the high altitude performance may be an issue. One of our favorite camping areas in CO is between 8000' to 10,000'. We used our grill with the 1lb bottles there last summer and it seemed to work ok - other than the normal effects of higher altitude cooking. One review I read said that the flame may not get as hot as with white gas, have you noticed this at all?

[Wolffarmer]

Last Nov at an estate sale I bought a 413E stove, a nice lawn sprinkler and one of those devices, all for $10. I don't know where the device is right now. I figure I am saving someone from using it.

Just another public service I provide.

Randy

[doitright]

The application dose work good where and when we camp. Now if it gets cold below 40 it dose not work very well and I am sure in high alt. it may not do very good. But it helps with the cooking as I use the black pots and my wife will cook on the stove. This way we work together for a meal.
doitright

We cook in a similar fashion: wife works the stove, while I work the grill/griddle (and tend the fire - if we have one).
. But, the high altitude performance may be an issue. One of our favorite camping areas in CO is between 8000' to 10,000'. We used our grill with the 1lb bottles there last summer and it seemed to work ok - other than the normal effects of higher altitude cooking. One review I read said that the flame may not get as hot as with white gas, have you noticed this at all?

I have no idea how it would work in high altitude. Were we live it is only 500' at best. I just know it is a retro fit so it may not work as your grill on small bottles. But if you use the 20 lb. tanks it may work better.
doitright

[twobacas]

I use it at 7450ft and I have no problem

[teardrop_focus]

This thread is profane.



And, altitude is not the real problem when using propane; the problem mainly is when trying to use profane in sub-freezing temperatures. I dunno. I am most fortunate in that my wife wants to know how to use Coleman fuel and the correct procedures for lighting Coleman gas pressure appliances. It's becoming a lost art!

Finding and buying her a lantern made in her birth month and year was huge incentive!

[wagondude]

Our Scout troop uses those on several two and three burner colemans. The old goats like thier coffee and the small cans just don't cut it when trying to run more than one burner, so a hose to the big bottle gets the job done.

[arthuruscg]

My troop has used several of the propane converters. Most of them work good. There was 1 brand that couldn't feed the old 3 burner stove fast enough when we where pre-heating the skillet.

FYI: The 20lb propane tanks have problems feeding 3 stoves, 1 crab cooker and running a lantern on top of the tree at sea level when temps are in the low 40s. That was the only time i have scene a frosted 20lb tank.

[Mike-n-Britney]

My troop has used several of the propane converters. Most of them work good. There was 1 brand that couldn't feed the old 3 burner stove fast enough when we where pre-heating the skillet.

FYI: The 20lb propane tanks have problems feeding 3 stoves, 1 crab cooker and running a lantern on top of the tree at sea level when temps are in the low 40s. That was the only time i have scene a frosted 20lb tank.

Yeah, that's a pretty good draw and the lower temps don't help...

Thanks for all the input yall! I'm ordering one this week.