60k btu's per burner and you can't turn it down enough I agree with Linda Lou. That is far too high a BTU rating for the canner, especially if it isn't fully adjustable. My propane burner is 35,000 BTU but it is fully adjustable down to 10,000 BTU. It is one we have discussed here in detail in the past and posted pictures in use etc. I can find that discussion for you if you need it. Otherwise look for a set up with 1/2 the 120,000 BTUs on the unit you got and especially one with better, more finite controls. Dave

I have a few Silver Maples in my yard. These were planted around new houses (back when my house was new) because they grow quickly. They also drop a lot of branches. However, I've tapped them a couple of times. Supposedly the sap is more dilute than that of a sugar maple, but I have no experince with Sugar Maple sap, so I don't know. I boiled down a gallon or so of sap to make a cup or so of syrup. It tasted great. On the scale I did it, it was a fun project for me and the kids, and we ended up with a meal of two worth of syrup. Matt

Hi what did you come up with as a high powered burner? how many btu's? I saw one at lowes, it kicks out 21,000 btu's, i was thinking of getting it for wok cooking, Its about $110. its a single stand alone burner with a swing open top and controls in front. JerryMB

Thanks for all the input. Decided on the Landmann sold by Costco, less than $400 in the store. It went together easily and I need every one of the 577 sq inches. I don't feel good about the fact it is made in China and I am unlikely to be able to get parts if necessary - but I think it is a great value and I do feel good about buying from Costco. The current Weber Genesis was much smaller and more than twice the price. Here is a link that might be useful: Landmann stainless grill at Costco