Is butane explosive? Can I remove and re-place the canister between cooking to lessen risk of fire or leakage from the canister?

Yes it is explosive. The butane in the canisters it is a flammable gas that has been put under pressure to the point it becomes a liquid. We've used the stove about 8x over the last 6 months or so which may not sound like much, but that was mostly because it was nearly winter when we bought it. We like it very much (nice quality material, design, and construction). You can VERY easily remove the canister if you do not feel safe storing it within the stove when not in use. When looking for fuel canisters I also look for brands that have two built-in safety features: 1) A Temperature Sensing Valve (TSV) that shuts off gas flow from the canister if the temperature becomes too high. 2) A Rim Vent Release (RVR) system that will safely vent gas in a controlled manner should the pressure in the canister become too high. Most cans from reliable manufacturers offer at least some sort of a pressure venting system, I just like the added temperature shut-off mechanism as well that companies like Sterno offer. Getting this additional feature doesn't mean you will be necessarily paying "premium" prices ether. Sterno for example usually runs $2.99 for a single can, or more like $2.25 - $2.50 ea. if you order by the dozen/case. I pay a little extra for the extra piece of mind. Since we'll only be using it 1-2x per week now that nicer weather is here, that still only means an operating cost of $3-$6 (1 or two cans) a month with the SLIGHTLY pricier/safer cans.

any brand of butane 8oz cannister can be used?

Yes,i use sams club butane,i use some butane from an Asian market,this is the best butane burner in the world in my opinion,i bought several at Asian store for 19.95 thinking they work and they do but cheaply made,got a brand name one for same price,pretty red but cheaply made,this TECHEF is quality and ive used mine for 18 months 2 times a day and still works like day 1.I bought a second one just because of the quality.I also own most of there pans,non stick and no bad chemicals,made a philly cheese steak tonight in pan.

ASIN	B07MJ9DRTW
Best Sellers Rank	#236,230 in Sports, Fitness & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports, Fitness & Outdoors ) #936 in Camping & Hiking Camp Stoves
Brand	TeChef
Brand Name	TeChef
Colour	Black
Controls Type	Knob
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 653 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	08805651003132
Heating Element	Open
Heating Elements	1
Included Components	Portable Gas Stove
Item Dimensions D x W x H	26.7D x 34.3W x 7.6H Centimeters
Item Type Name	TECHEF - AGNI Portable Butane Gas Stove Burner, Made in Korea
Item Weight	8 Ounces
Manufacturer	TECHEF
Material	Mild Steel Powder Coated
Material Type	Mild Steel Powder Coated
Model Number	AG28BK
Number of Heating Elements	1
Part Number	AG28BK
Power Source Type	gas
Product Dimensions	26.7D x 34.3W x 7.6H Centimeters
Recommended Uses For Product	camping, outdoor cooking
Special Feature	Gas Stovetop Compatible
Special Features	Gas Stovetop Compatible
Wattage	3.3 Kilowatt Hours

TeChef - AGNI Portable Butane Open Gas Stove Burner, Made in Korea- Black

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