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Propane burner recommendations

Posted on 3/14/26 at 5:25 pm
Posted by DrEdgeLSU
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2006
8681 posts
Posted on 3/14/26 at 5:25 pm
The old jet burner is starting to show its age.

Any FDB recommendations?

Occasionally I boil crawfish, fry fish, and fry turkeys. Used a replacement from a friend last night that was more of a high powered burner (vs a jet) that worked well and was quieter. Cant seem to find that one anywhere online though.
Posted by SixthAndBarone
Member since Jan 2019
10986 posts
Posted on 3/14/26 at 7:14 pm to
Buy a new jet burner for boiling.

Buy another burner for frying.

It’s not rocket science. These burners have done these jobs for decades, now everyone is complaining about a jet burner being loud.
Posted by DrEdgeLSU
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2006
8681 posts
Posted on 3/14/26 at 9:30 pm to
I googled your recommendations and determined that you aren’t helpful in any way.

And I don’t believe you saw me complain about the noise.

Thanks for your “help.”
Posted by LSUBoo
Knoxville, TN
Member since Mar 2006
103872 posts
Posted on 3/15/26 at 9:12 am to
I use a Bayou Classic like this one:

Banjo Cooker

I primarily use it to brew beer, but it'll get 13ish gallons boiling pretty quickly.
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
48173 posts
Posted on 3/15/26 at 9:16 am to
quote:

I googled your recommendations and determined that you aren’t helpful in any way.



sixthandbarone is the local retard. he cant even spell his address right so that should tell you who you are dealing with
Posted by SixthAndBarone
Member since Jan 2019
10986 posts
Posted on 3/15/26 at 12:44 pm to
quote:

sixthandbarone is the local retard


Words hurt, bro.

OP said his jet burner was old and asked for recommendations for a new burner. Then he mentioned he used a high power burner (no other info given) and liked it. He then mentioned he’d like to fry fish.

So my recommendation (because he asked) was to buy a new jet burner for his crawfish. They work great for crawfish and terrible for frying. So I recommended getting two burners. That’s what I use, so that’s what I recommend.

Try to be nicer, please.
Posted by LSUEnvy
Hou via Lake Chas
Member since May 2011
12633 posts
Posted on 3/15/26 at 1:02 pm to
That banjo cooker looks like what I need. Thanks for the rec

Sixth if I had to guess that’s was DrEdge was looking for, specific models that people have experience with
Posted by DrEdgeLSU
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2006
8681 posts
Posted on 3/15/26 at 3:39 pm to
quote:

Sixth if I had to guess that’s was DrEdge was looking for, specific models that people have experience with


Yep, was looking for some sort of recommendation on brand, BTUs, etc. What he gave me was the equivalent of saying “you should buy a burner” when I said I wanted to replace it. Not helpful.
Posted by SixthAndBarone
Member since Jan 2019
10986 posts
Posted on 3/15/26 at 3:47 pm to
All you asked was “any recommendations”. I recommended you buy a jet for crawfish and another for frying. Which type of burner or specific btus? Well that depends on what kind of pot or setup you’re using.

As far as brand, I have 7 banjo burners and I can’t tell you what brand they are, they all seem to be the same Chinese produced burner that every single store has.

If you want specific answers, ask specific questions instead of: “I have an old jet. Want to replace. Like to fry fish. My friend has one that works well.” That’s all the info you gave, baw.
Posted by DrEdgeLSU
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2006
8681 posts
Posted on 3/15/26 at 3:58 pm to
Come on man. Your recommendations were stupid. Anyone with half a brain and a toddlers ability to reason could have deduced that I was looking for something more specific than “buy another one.”

And this is what I said - “ Occasionally I boil crawfish, fry fish, and fry turkeys.”

I appreciate the others who offered some semblance of a recommendation. You can just go away now.

I’ll add - you mention you have 7 banjo burners, don’t know brands, etc. You could have shared that and whether you have had success with them or if they suck or anything useful. Instead you made a conscious choice to be an arse. Go somewhere else with that.
This post was edited on 3/15/26 at 4:00 pm
Posted by SixthAndBarone
Member since Jan 2019
10986 posts
Posted on 3/15/26 at 4:02 pm to
quote:

I was looking for something more specific than “buy another one.”


You said you have an old jet that you wanted to replace. I suggested that you replace the old jet with a new jet. Sorry for trying to help.
Posted by DrEdgeLSU
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2006
8681 posts
Posted on 3/15/26 at 4:08 pm to
Thanks. Why didn’t I think of that. I guess they are all the same. You are so helpful.
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
29704 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 8:25 am to
Mexican grocery store on Florida dells burners not made in China. I buy those or my current crawfish burner was from lamendolas in Gonzales. Big banjo style burner. Welded frame construction.
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
110519 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 9:05 am to
quote:

As far as brand, I have 7 banjo burners and I can’t tell you what brand they are, they all seem to be the same Chinese produced burner that every single store has.


Are you saying these banjo burners are no good for frying?
Posted by tke_swamprat
Houma, LA
Member since Aug 2004
11047 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 1:09 pm to
I'm with Sixth on this.

Short burner for boiling. Choose your multiport or jet burner.

Tall burner for frying. Multiport burner here.

I have both of these. I use my double burner stove more than the single.

2 Burner Camp Chef

21in Bayou Classic
Posted by SixthAndBarone
Member since Jan 2019
10986 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 6:09 pm to
quote:

Are you saying these banjo burners are no good for frying?


No. I said the banjos were Chinese made because the OP fussed at me for not providing a brand name. A banjo can be used for frying or a smaller multi-port one, depending on your pot and stand (a banjo may be a bit large for most pots).

A jet burner is ideal for boiling (unless it’s incorporated into a Cajun fryer).



Jet Bruner. Ideal for large pot boiling.



Banjo Burner. Ideal for large pot jambalayas.




Smaller Burners. Usually found on camp stoves or stands and are meant for smaller pots.


Sure, you can mix and match and find ones that work for you, but a jet burner is meant for boiling pots. Why change that?

And what type pot and/or stand you are looking for depends on which of these burners is right. I don’t know the OP’s intention for pot size or burner size for frying fish and turkeys. That’s why I couldn’t give a specific recommendation.

They way my arsenal is set up:

Jet burner on a short stand for boiling large aluminum pots.

Banjo burner fitted to work with jambalaya pot stands for pots 5 gallons and up.

Third picture burner is built into outdoor stoves (and I’ve seen them built into short stands). This is what I would use for stovetop-sized flat bottom pots (5 gallons or less).

Fourth picture burner is built into outdoor stoves and short stands. This is what I use for smaller aluminum pots to fry turkeys. They can also be used in outdoor stoves for the same purposes of the third burner.
This post was edited on 3/17/26 at 6:21 pm
Posted by BigBinBR
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2023
10149 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 6:18 pm to

I think you mistyped here.

quote:

A jet burner is not ideal for boiling (unless it’s incorporated into a Cajun fryer).




To OP. A banjo is easier to control the heat level so it's good for things other than boiling.

When boiling crawfish/seafood you want to get to a boil faster so a jet burner is better.

You can still boil water with a banjo (home brewers mostly use banjos), but it takes longer to get to a boil and it takes longer to return to a boil when dropping your crawfish. You can work around it with a banjo for crawfish, but you have to really watch it because you can overcook them as your water may bever return to a boil.
This post was edited on 3/17/26 at 6:19 pm
Posted by SixthAndBarone
Member since Jan 2019
10986 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 6:21 pm to
Thanks! I fixed the typo.
Posted by Btrtigerfan
Disgruntled employee
Member since Dec 2007
23823 posts
Posted on 3/17/26 at 6:28 pm to
The true best propane burners can't be bought in any stores or online.

They are made from the highest quality stainless steel tubing and fittings, with a regulator that looks like it belongs in a refinery.
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