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Side burners drop into an outdoor kitchen island next to a built-in grill and give you a stainless cooktop for pots, pans, and dedicated wok setups. Standard side burners run 10,000-15,000 BTU per burner — plenty for boiling and simmering. Power burners (Bull, Coyote, Hestan) hit 30,000-66,000 BTU on a single ring for wok stir-fries, seafood boils, and turkey frying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Side burner vs. power burner — what's the difference?+
A standard side burner is a two-burner cooktop rated 10-15k BTU per burner — sized like a residential range and good for pots up to 12". A power burner is a single high-output ring rated 30-66k BTU designed for wok, seafood boils, turkey fryers, and any pot 14" or larger. You typically want both if the kitchen has room: side burner for daily cooking, power burner for high-heat events.
How much BTU do I need in a side burner?+
For a standard side burner, 10-15k BTU per burner is the sweet spot — enough to boil a full stockpot in 15-20 minutes. Below 8k struggles to hold a rolling boil. For a wok or turkey fryer, buy a power burner in the 30-66k range — a standard side burner won't get a wok hot enough for proper stir-fry sear.
Do I need a wind guard on a side burner?+
Yes — an open patio location will blow standard side-burner flames off the burner ports. Bull, Coyote, and Summerset all sell factory wind guards sized to their side burners. Skip the guard only if the side burner is dropped into an island with a raised backsplash on 3 sides.
Can a side burner run off propane or natural gas?+
All premium side burners come in both fuel types (LP or NG) and most brands sell a $30-80 conversion kit if you need to switch later. Confirm the fuel type on the model number before ordering — the wrong orifice will misfire or run dangerously rich.
What size cutout does a side burner need?+
Standard side burners need a 12-14" wide cutout; power burners need 12-16" depending on model. Depth varies but plan on 20-22" front-to-back. Always pull the manufacturer spec sheet and template — never cut based on the outside dimension.
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