Push start stove or match start stove??

EWAYota · 07-25-2008, 05:55 PM

That is the question. Looking at propane stoves, got my eye on a Coleman Grill Stove. 2 options, ones a push start, the other, matches.

I see the Instastart one being nice to have, not relying on using matches that you might have forgotten or they have gotten wet and won't light.

I've had times in the past where it was a challenge to get the match lit due to windy weather.

Both being seen as a positive for the push button.

On the other hand, how durable is the Instastart system?

If the button breaks or something with it doesn't work, are you SOL or can you still achieve ignition with a match? Having to rely on a match as backup though almost seems to make having the system a mute point and saves 20.00 in the end.

Any thoughts or opinions? Gonna pick one of the two up tomorrow and have it ready for boat races on Sunday. Gonna do some bacon and eggs with pancakes for breakfast and then grill some burgers and dogs in the afternoon on the river shore.

Then it'll be broken in for camping

***Corey*** · 07-25-2008, 06:32 PM

Go for matchless.
I have it on my camping propane stove, and also a propane lantern.

The clickers are very durable.
If it ever did break, you can always use one of these.
http://www.buzzillions.com/dz_296424...hter_revie ws
That type of lighter takes butane, but there are also ones that are just a sparker.
I own two very old ones, and when you push the button on them, they do the same thing the stove does, it makes a spark.

In fact this is the same one I have.
http://www.theoutdoorworld.com/products2.cfm?id=1151

I have a red one too that is just a sparker, have had it for around 25 years.

They are kind of cool since you never have to fill them up with butane.

***Corey*** · 08-04-2008, 02:29 PM

Did you decide on one yet?
Mine is still working perfectly after all these years, as I tested it out this past weekend for my upcoming trip.
Never had a built in clicker go bad on me.

4Crawler · 08-08-2008, 10:17 AM

My stove is old enough that there was no built in starter, but have had them on BBQs before. They work great but have had the ones on BBQs fail on me. You can still light the stove with anything. What I do on mine is just keep an old BBQ lighter in with the stove (it fits inside the case). Lighter is out of fuel but still sparks fine, so just stick the tip of the long lighter in by the burner, turn on the fuel and click the lighter and it is going.

DeathCougar · 08-08-2008, 10:35 AM

Go push start. That way, you have something that will light in the wind. And when the clicker wears out eventually, then you simply have a match light stove!

Btw yes i realize this is an old thread. Thought I would throw in my $.02 tho.

EWAYota · 08-08-2008, 04:58 PM

I went ahead and got the match start. Tested it out in the wind, started with no problemo!

Denk · 10-02-2008, 09:08 PM

my push start coleman does not work. For some reason, the igniters do not through a spark at the top of the wire. Perhaps its shortingon something. But the beauty part is that it is also a match start. ha.

stormin94 · 10-03-2008, 01:51 AM

Yep, definitely go with the sparker. You can always match light if it fails.

07-25-2008, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
EWAYota Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Richland, Washington Posts: 4,595	Push start stove or match start stove?? That is the question. Looking at propane stoves, got my eye on a Coleman Grill Stove. 2 options, ones a push start, the other, matches. I see the Instastart one being nice to have, not relying on using matches that you might have forgotten or they have gotten wet and won't light. I've had times in the past where it was a challenge to get the match lit due to windy weather. Both being seen as a positive for the push button. On the other hand, how durable is the Instastart system? If the button breaks or something with it doesn't work, are you SOL or can you still achieve ignition with a match? Having to rely on a match as backup though almost seems to make having the system a mute point and saves 20.00 in the end. Any thoughts or opinions? Gonna pick one of the two up tomorrow and have it ready for boat races on Sunday. Gonna do some bacon and eggs with pancakes for breakfast and then grill some burgers and dogs in the afternoon on the river shore. Then it'll be broken in for camping __________________ DJ 1994 Pickup 22RE, Engnbldr 261 cam, 5 speed. Tires that go around and around... Originally Posted By Fustercluck "Proof that Gangus did not spontaneously generate....he has relatives." Originally Posted By Tacoclimber "My two year old better get a job, soon..." Reply Posted By Oly884 "I hear coal mining is a great career." Myspace

07-25-2008, 06:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,769	Go for matchless. I have it on my camping propane stove, and also a propane lantern. The clickers are very durable. If it ever did break, you can always use one of these. http://www.buzzillions.com/dz_296424...hter_revie ws That type of lighter takes butane, but there are also ones that are just a sparker. I own two very old ones, and when you push the button on them, they do the same thing the stove does, it makes a spark. In fact this is the same one I have. http://www.theoutdoorworld.com/products2.cfm?id=1151 I have a red one too that is just a sparker, have had it for around 25 years. They are kind of cool since you never have to fill them up with butane. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

08-04-2008, 02:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,769	Did you decide on one yet? Mine is still working perfectly after all these years, as I tested it out this past weekend for my upcoming trip. Never had a built in clicker go bad on me. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

08-08-2008, 10:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,213	My stove is old enough that there was no built in starter, but have had them on BBQs before. They work great but have had the ones on BBQs fail on me. You can still light the stove with anything. What I do on mine is just keep an old BBQ lighter in with the stove (it fits inside the case). Lighter is out of fuel but still sparks fine, so just stick the tip of the long lighter in by the burner, turn on the fuel and click the lighter and it is going. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs. r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

08-08-2008, 04:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
EWAYota Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Richland, Washington Posts: 4,595	I went ahead and got the match start. Tested it out in the wind, started with no problemo! __________________ DJ 1994 Pickup 22RE, Engnbldr 261 cam, 5 speed. Tires that go around and around... Originally Posted By Fustercluck "Proof that Gangus did not spontaneously generate....he has relatives." Originally Posted By Tacoclimber "My two year old better get a job, soon..." Reply Posted By Oly884 "I hear coal mining is a great career." Myspace

10-02-2008, 09:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Denk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 360	my push start coleman does not work. For some reason, the igniters do not through a spark at the top of the wire. Perhaps its shortingon something. But the beauty part is that it is also a match start. ha. __________________ ~ Those who hesitate are not only lost, but miles from the next exit! ~ 1990 4Runner SR5, 3.0L V6, 5-Spd. ~ 3" BL ~ OME 900 ~ 32x1150 Dueler AT's ~ Magnaflow Cat-Back ~ Optima ~ Manual Hub Conversion ~ FLX-165 ~ Hella 530s ~ ISR

10-03-2008, 01:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
stormin94 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA/Sacramento Posts: 3,276	Yep, definitely go with the sparker. You can always match light if it fails. __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 208,000 miles and counting 3.0 V6, 5 speed 14/19 MPG city/hwy(before 33's) Current Mods Headers, 2.5" Flowmaster custom exhaust, K&N FIPK KC Daylighter 100 Watt lights Ranchos x4, 2" Lift Downey coils 33-12.50 M/T's, 1" t-bar lift, 1" body lift Tow pkg w/ lighthookups Silverstar Headlights, Pioneer Deck w/XM Brushguard 250Watt JLAudio 8" W3 Sub Future Mods 12V Aux outlet-400/800peak inverter roof basket/lights Air locker 4.88 gears H.O. Alternator

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