Can Butane Gas Canisters Be Stored in a Car?
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Storing the canisters in a car is not safe. Since the gas canisters in portable stoves are flammable and explosive, the storage temperature should not exceed 40 degrees Celsius. In summer, the temperature inside the car can exceed 60 degrees Celsius, which can easily cause the butane gas canisters in the car to explode and catch fire. For safety reasons, it is not recommended to store them inside the car. From a safety perspective, the larger the portable stove, the better. Avoid letting the bottom of the pot extend too far beyond the stove's legs, as the excess pot bottom can reflect heat back onto the stove body, causing a rapid rise in the temperature of the gas canister compartment. In reality, the primary consideration for a portable stove is its heat output. Currently, the highest output should be the Iwatani imported CB-AH-41, which can reach 4.1KW. Domestic joint-venture models from Iwatani are mostly 2.1 or 2.7KW, while the newer MS-3500S/CS can reach 2.9KW, which is quite good. There is also a 3.3KW model, but I can't recall the brand and model at the moment. Avoid buying portable stoves without KW ratings, as they are often fake, consume gas inefficiently, and have low burning speeds. For convenience, it's best to carry an electronic lighter, a windproof ring, a portable case that can be easily disassembled and cleaned by hand, and the original accessories.
