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Originally Posted by Douglas 
how many BTUs is enough? My range will have 22K but I have seen ranges that have wok-dedicated setups at 30K. I know size is an issue, distance from flame, etc... I will have open burners which I assume is a good thing as you get less of a "ring" of fire and more of an even dispersion... thoughts from the experts?
22K is enough. Dedicated wok burners often have more but 22K is really a lot of heat.
Whether you need a ring or not depends on the shape of your burner grates. Basically, if your manufacturer sells a ring, chances are you need it. They are not expensive, at least not compared to the stove itself.
