I was wondering why they weren't in stock at the usual places like Bunnings and BCF just last week.

I'll still use mine when its needed they are great backup when the power goes out, I'd say its just a case of using common sense............ I know it's not very common.

bugger I was in masters and big w only a week ago looking for some and was told they took them off the shelf that morning.
That probably explains why bunnings had the butane canisters so cheap too.
Bloody NSW stuffing it for the rest of us again

I bought one of the fancy (cheap) camping stoves off of ebay, and an adapter to go to these butane cylinders. These things can put out a lot of heat. Much more than the cheap cookers from Bunnings or BCF.

Are vending machines still legal?
I've heard these are quite dangerous too.

Apparently it takes quite a bit to get these to explode...

Dusta is talking bout you ^^^^^^

They should ban cars, push bikes and walking. Accidents can happen there too if you're stupid.

alohahugo said..
Gee I have used 2 of these camper stoves for years travelling all over Aust. I always disconnect the gas bottle which you have to do to pack away and don't use a massively wide fry pan.
I am not throwing mine away but will keep in mind that under some circumstances they can be dangerous

Good warning perhaps more relevant if you use it on a boat or caravan and don't pack it away after use it stays connected and i guess could be ignited accidentally.
oh yeah don't throw empty canisters in to a fire as they still explode even when empty.
Frightens the sh%t out of other campers

hugo

Highlighted on TV same issue, however mooted $2000 fine if caught using one
Don't know why they have resorted to such cotton wool regulations, as a simple heat shield, to fit in over the canisters would reduce, plus additional ventilation in the canister area..
Even an additional vertical protrusion fitting near to the canister location, on top to prevent an over sized pan from being used would resolve the issue.
Have used mine for a number of years, but being mechanical minded was always aware not to add to much heat via an over sized pan.

So the article only talks about NSW. Are they banned in other states yet? I also read the article as they are no longer on sale, but if you have one, it can still be used.

And Bunnings are selling off the 4-pack of cannisters for $3.49 yesterday... they had a pallet load sitting in the middle of the floor at Joondalup.

Sorry - was not looking for the cooker. I must sheepishly admit we used a 27cm pan on ours to cook snags on the beach... having said that, it was well cooled by the blowing SW'er at LBB!

worrier said..
I could be wrong but I suspect they are the kitchen of choice for the transportable meth lab, hence the ban.
W

If this were the case there are heaps better ways to heat things up and no need to keep changing disposable bottles. There are some pretty neat LPG burners that you can buy from BCF that will do almost all you need, and if they are not enough you can get some 'mongolian' burners.

The heat output from these camping stoves is pretty low, and you can get much higher, much more easily. I bought a triple ring burner from BCF and once you clean it up a bit and 'tune' it, they are good. They look like they copied someone else's design but the quality of the casting can be a bit poor in some ways, but otherwise seem to work okay.

What does your typical meth cook require in cooking appliances?

worrier said..
I could be wrong but I suspect they are the kitchen of choice for the transportable meth lab, hence the ban.
W

I don't think the risk of using a banned cooker is going to stop the average meth lab 'operator'...

dusta said..

you're going to **** around over $20 ?

i'll continue to use my two for steamboats . This ruling is just to protect ****ing idiots who should be up for a darwin award anyway

Yeah me too. While I am certain the NSW and QLD cookers are no more or less dangerous as ours in the west, the bulletin only recommends them not to be used. It doesn't ban their use. I'll continue to use mine until I can no longer buy the gas for them.

If Bunnings has the cylinders for $4 for a 4 pack I am going to buy a cooker!

Soo?? Who exactly is going to catch us and fine us? We have so so many bureaucrats making up so so many rules at such a pace it's mind blowing! But who is going to enforce the rules?

I think it is the non productive bureaucrats trying to save their jobs by making up bullsh1t rules, what do they add to the GDP?