notbob wrote:
>
> On 2010-03-04, Steve B > wrote:
>
> > I want the largest gas cooktop I can get. Will be using propane.
>
> After using an electric for years, I'm now cooking on a propane range.
> Be aware of one thing! Propane burns hotter than natural gas, so make
> sure you get a stove that's made for propane specifically. Also, make
> sure that stove has fine control of the burner at low settings. My
> only regret with gas over electrical is the lack of low temp control.
> May be better on costlier stoves, but cheaper stoves are hard to turn
> down to a low simmer like electrics.
>
> I don't know the details, but if a burner would shut down to fewer gas
> holes burning at lower temps, it would would be easier to control. I
> know some burners have inner and outer burner rings. I would think a
> good burner would maybe shut down all but the fewer inner ring holes at low
> temps for more control. Something to consider. Also, make sure one
> or two of the burners have a full diameter heat dissipation plate
> built into the pan support or at least offer one as an option.
>
> nb

Some high end gas stoves / cooktops that I've seen that have simmer
burners do intermittent ignition on those burners at the low settings.
Some other stoves / cooktops just have a smaller burner that is the
designated simmer burner and can be set lower than the regular burners.

Either way, just about any gaseous fueled stove / cooktop available can
be switched between nat. gas and LP gas in short order by changing the
jets and a regulator spring typically. Many come standard with the
conversion parts included.