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I think my first post was a question about the BTU ratings and here I am again...While in LA, Peter had our serviceman come over and adjust the left rear burner to produce larger flames. He was unhappy with the time it took for the Chambers to bring large pots of water to a boil...our old stove with it's incredible 21,000 BTU burner boiled water just by lookiing at it. So, by adjusting the burner to burn a larger flame, are we actually increasing the BTU output or simply dispersing the same power the lower condenced flame over over a larger flame surface ? Hope my question is clear.....
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Asfan,
Good question. I too have wondered if it is possible to "adjust" the burner for a bigger flame i.e. more BTU's, even though the tech stuff is hubby's department. I can pass the instructions too him. My back left burner is the one that seems to put out the most BTU's. The front ones don't and seem too take longer to boil water, etc...
I think a while back someone mentioned on the B models the back burner has more BTU output than the others.
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I thought that each of the stovetop burners had a maximum output of 9000 btu. It would be interesting if one could adjust for higher output without damaging the stove or creating a safety problem. Some knowledgeable forum member must know if this is possible.
Peter
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We have our left front burner way out of adjustment but I love it. Have no way of knowing what BTU but do know it is enough to soot the bottom of the pans, and get them boiling right away. That is the one I use for my tea kettle all the time....V
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Be careful with those out-of-adjustment burners. The flame should be blue. If you see yellow flame, the burners are producing deadly carbon monoxide gas.
Best to adjust the burners per the service manual.
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After declaring our local gas company the American Taliban we converted our house to propane about 6 years ago. Propane is more expensive than natural gas, but after removing the screwing factor it works out to about the same money and you don't feel screwed all the time.
Anyway, our stove, Mr. Simmons was converted and it took it well except one front burner had been low since then. Last month to prepare for Thanksgiving I spent the afternoon working on the stove and discovered how to take a small wrench and adjust the flame on all burners, oven, well and griddle.
Now Mr. Simmons hops up and down and boils water like a big dog once again. I was mindful to make sure everything produced a strong blue flame, never want yellow.
Maybe after the first of the year I'll get out the camera and show where I adjusted the burners and post it, if anyone is interested?
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I'd like to see your photos Joe 2.
One of my front burners does a small whoosh with 1.5" yellow flame when I first light it. But, then it has nice blue flames - although maybe a tad high. Should I be worried about this whoosh?
Ann
ps Welcome to this fun discussion board Joe II!
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The service manual shows exactly how to adjust the burner flame... I highly recommend it!
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Joe II, welcome!!! You are, I think, the only posting 'Board member who is using an LP Model B stove. There's been alot of interest over the past few months in folks wanting to convert so it's terrific to get someone on board (no pun intended) who's been-there-and-done-that. For all you non-LP folks, converting a Model B (without the LP gas parts) is a bit of a mystery. Even the manual instructions are peculiar - it tells you to saw off the tall tops of the burner chimneys!! (amongst other things).
So, once again, many warm welcomes to you, and do put up a post here about your conversion so I can copy it over to the Chambers Convention site for future edification.
t.
<font color="#FFFFFF" size="1">[ December 20, 2005 09:31 PM: Message edited by: RobbiQuest ]</font>
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Well, I adjusted and adjusted my burner flame last night. Thought I had gotten rid of the whoosh. But, when I lit the burner for my coffee this am, whoosh again. I lit the burner a second time and no whoosh. Should I try more adjusting or anyone have other suggestions?
Ann
ps My BZ is LP, but she was configured this way when I got her. Once again I feel so lucky to have ignorantly stumbled upon my Glinda!
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My daisies are pretty and blue, no yellow or orange. I just want them bigger!!!!!!!!!
I guess I'll have to nag hubby this weekend to adjust them!!
I wonder if that will get sensored!!!
<font color="#FFFFFF" size="1">[ December 21, 2005 10:56 PM: Message edited by: berlyn ]</font>
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You'll not want to adjust the flame any higher than recommended by CHAMBERS - the patented daisy burner has is extremely efficient and puts out a LOT of heat for it's size. Flame height isn't always an indication that it's hotter in this case.
You can also damage them if you run them higher than they're designed to be...
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hi gang,
tod makes a good point; the burners are manufactured for btu output. changing gas flow etc could cause damage. in theory, anyway.
the reality is that if you dont mind burning off some of the pretty black porcelain (you all know im more into performance than looks...) then you can increase the output by adjusting the mixer cap and the air damper at the burner.
now, this has been common knowledge for natural gas with these stoves., but if you follow the service manual re propane....well, the cap needs to be tight against the mixer pin.
not true! remember, these stove were made before in line gas pressure regulators were required. natural gas is pressure regulated at the source but can vary. hence regulators built into all modern appliances. propane, (my favorite dilema for these stoves) is regulated at the tank in your yard. chances are the regulator is the same one that came with the tank. ie history. luckily, propane gas is relatively low pressure in large tanks. but the bottom line is there can be significant pressure differences.
thats why your stove has infinite gas/air ratio adjustments possible!
sorry for rambling... probably didnt give you any real answers. e mail with specifics and ill do my best.
happy holidays
tom
