Why no auto ignition on stove?

Tabaz

Was looking to possibly replace the stock Dometic stove with one that has an auto ignition feature. From all the photos of 2020 NuCamp models, none appear to have this.  Any ideas why this is? Any other brands available with this option?

Sharon_is_SAM

My guess is cost savings.  If they are anything like a grill, over time, they break.

Verna

@Tabaz , if you remember Chuck and Carol at Why in their small fiberglass camper, they purchased two of the stoves like ours with the auto ignition at Quartsite. The auto ignition went out on one of them within weeks. I can purchase a lot of Bic lighters for the cost of a new stove😉

JanandDave

Hi. Here is a link to the Dometic site. If you scroll down, you will see Model CE99 which looks like the one in our 2016 T@b and it says it has electronic ignition. 

https://www.dometic.com/en-us/us/products/food-and-beverage/mobile-cooking/rv-and-boat-cooktops

Tabaz

I tried buying the CE99, but could not find a retailer in the US. I really like the Dometic sink/stove combo with two glass tops. Could not find that unit available in the US.

pthomas745

If you are tired of juggling the butane lighters, the new fangled arc lighters work great and store easily.

https://www.amazon.com/2600mAh-18650-Lithium-ion-Rechargeable-Windproof-Fireworks/dp/B07CZXKRT2/ref=sr_1_15?crid=2HWTYZKQ3TN5V&keywords=electric+arc+lighter+usb+rechargeable&qid=1575755878&sprefix=electric+arc+,aps,192&sr=8-15

Tabaz

Pthomas - you simply don’t understand the level of my sloth, laziness and, well, more sloth and laziness (too lazy to find another synonym). 😴

Tabaz

Verna - did your new 400 come with the auto ignition feature?

Verna

Frank, no, it did not. 

DenisP

This is what we use.  It is rugged, compact and has worked well for many nights camping.  Cliplight Spark-Key Torch Ignitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NOXDTS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_yCo7Db2Y514B2

Tabaz

Thanks DenisP - will order one today! 

ChrisK

Wait. You don't cook. 

Tabaz

You're right - I don't cook.  But I do boil water for coffee each morning. 

Michigan_Mike

The boys and their tots!  🤣

ChrisK

Tabaz said:

You're right - I don't cook.  But I do boil water for coffee each morning. 

Oh. That.

DougH

ChrisK said:

Tabaz said:

You're right - I don't cook.  But I do boil water for coffee each morning. 

Oh. That.

Just the most important part of camping.  

Tabaz

Just tried out my new spark device. Sending it back. Takes five to six presses of the button before it ignites the flame. Plus your hand is closer to the flame than with a butane lighter.

rfuss928

Tabaz said:

Just tried out my new spark device. Sending it back. Takes five to six presses of the button before it ignites the flame. Plus your hand is closer to the flame than with a butane lighter.

The arc lighter that pthomas745 recommends above worked well for us all last season.  Easy to use, nice reach, continuous arc and it worked all season on the original charge.  It's the best solution for the stove lighter we have had yet.

Michigan_Mike

Tabaz said:

Just tried out my new spark device. Sending it back. Takes five to six presses of the button before it ignites the flame. Plus your hand is closer to the flame than with a butane lighter.

Oh no, I asked Santa for one!!!!  😲 🎅🏻

Tabaz

I just noticed a hairline crack in the porcelain that surrounds the metal ignitor on the Spark Key.  Will ask for a replacement and also order the Tack Life above.  May keep the Spark Key as a back-up because it doesn't require fluid or battery recharges.  Having your hand "close" to the flame is not a problem IF the Spark Key ignites on the first attempt.  However,  the longer it takes, the more propane is released and WHOOSH when it is finally ignited.

Sharon_is_SAM

We use the TackLife, too.  Works well!

tybladesmith

We use the TackLife and it also works well enough for lighting paper kindling for a camp fire! Charge it once for the season.

Verna

By the way, if you are using the TackLife, it evidently emits a high frequency noise when the button is pressed that is heard by my dogs. Both of my dogs cannot leave the room quickly enough when I use it to light a candle. 

ChanW

Huh! I guess there's a benefit to my old pooch's deafness! (and mine)!

I've often wondered if the frequencies of my wifi wireless router drives my dog bonkers.

Verna said:

By the way, if you are using the TackLife, it evidently emits a high frequency noise when the button is pressed that is heard by my dogs. Both of my dogs cannot leave the room quickly enough when I use it to light a candle. 

Denny16

The new 2020 TaB will have a new stove with an electronic igniter.  That said, the one on my home stove went out after 1-year.  We replaced it with a TacLife igniter, after two years of daily use, going strong.  We got a second one for our TaB400.  These igniters work quite well, and come in two different lengths.
Cheers

Tabaz

I bought the VERY compact TackLife igniter and have been using it for about a month.  The BEST igniter I've ever used.  No liquid butane or batteries to worry about.  Gets the stove lit on the first try each and every time.  This is the model without the goose neck. 

Cherokee

check out the 2021 - guess what they've  changed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22T2ZjLzobI&t=1s