One hundred thousand BTU from a single burner is a serious amount of heat, several times what a domestic hob produces, and knowing what it is for prevents disappointment and accidents alike. It exists to bring a large volume up to temperature fast: a big stockpot, a turkey fryer, a brew kettle or a canning load, not gentle simmering, where an output this high is hard to control. The stand puts a pot at 30.71 in. on a 15.75 in. square base, which is working height rather than ground level, and that matters both for handling a heavy pot and for reducing the chance of tipping one. Safety is not optional at this output. Use it outdoors only, never in a garage, tent, porch or any enclosed or partly enclosed space, because a burner this size produces a great deal of carbon monoxide. Set it on level, firm, non-combustible ground clear of anything that can burn, never leave it unattended while lit, check connections with soapy water before each use, keep the cylinder upright and away from the burner, and shut the cylinder valve when you finish. Carbon steel, 16.31 lbs. Model GB-1.