Coleman Powerhouse

G'day Ron,
Just upgraded from the smaller 424 model after almost ten years of reliable service to the powerhouse. My 424 still works great by the way, I just needed a little more space between the burners and decided to upgrade for the kitchen in the camper I am building.
Wrap the tank in a cloth or like I did, an old (well washed) christmas ham bag when packed up and wipe out fat splatter regularly (with spay and wipe or something as gentle) a little spay of inox wiped over the inner and outer housing will keep it in good knick for many years to come.
I normally get pasta or liquids to the boil very quickly with the main burner, then move them to the secondary burner while simmering up some meat or the like on the main, that way the secondary is just used to keep a simmer or gentle boil while concentrating on the main burner (big steak YUMM!)

Put a wide diameter kettle or billy on the powerhouse and I doubt anything portable could boil it quicker! ( eliminating Oxy Acetalyne of course )

Hope this helps.

Ok another 424 owner but here goes...........
Find the second burner bit fussy to light, and is it controlled by height of first one?

it doesnt seem to have a lot of control compared to main one, unless main up full, then secondary will turn down a bit easier.

Just interested in any operating tips, leave pressure in after use or vent?......If transporting always vent the pressure.

best way to light and use other burner, is there a knack? Can't say I've had a problem. Main burner must be lit first. I usually pump up the pressure before lighting both burners because as you mentioned it will take from the main flame. In all my years of camping i very rarely have 2 burners going anyway.

Wrap tank in a rag when inside box? Yes and ensure its all tightly done up to avoid any leaks.

All in all dual fuel stoves are so much more superior to gas you won't ever regret the choice.

Thanks for info, all seems fine with it.

cleaned off my stove top bbq plate with it and it seemed to have plenty heat.

I actually like the second burner being a lesser heat as I can cook on one side of plate and move cooked stuff to other to keep hot while say cooking a steak a bit longer.

Seems pretty basically built, but solid and proven system, if a tad pricey.

Rgds

Ron