[pct-l] petrolem fuel availability for multi-fuel stove

[Dan Africk]

Thanks for clarifying about the kerosene Steel-eye. It's also good to know
that auto gas is a descent option, although the additives still scare me a
little, since I don't really no whats in it. I know that benzene is
sometimes added, and thats a nasty carcinogen, but I don't know how common
that is.

On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 11:57 PM, CHUCK CHELIN <steeleye at wildblue.net>wrote:

> Good evening, Dan,
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> I’ve used unleaded motor fuel in stoves in lieu of white gas, and the
> results have been satisfactory.  While motor fuel has several chemical
> constituents that are not necessary for a stove, I believe the traditional
> problem was from the tetraethyl lead that used to be added as an
> octane-improver.  When the fuel was burned the lead formed solid deposits
> on the stove’s parts, and caused mischief.  That shouldn’t be a problem
> today.
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> Kerosene has more energy per volume than others, but it also weighs
> proportionately more for that volume.  The important consideration is the
> energy per ounce, i.e. ounce of weight, not fluid-ounce of volume.
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> Kerosene is the least volatile of the common fuels, and the most difficult
> to get lit.  In the process of getting it hot enough to generate heat it
> really skinks; and if it’s spilled on gear it stinks longer than the others.
> If you’re a “wing-nut” who likes to hang around airports just to smell the
> exhaust from Jet-A and JP-5 maybe you’ll also like it in your stove.  Alcohol
> is probably the best in that regard, but has the least energy per volume.
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> Kerosene is likely the most difficult to find, and will also probably be
> the most expensive.  It’s often sold in small containers in which the fuel
> is colored and scented for Aunt Tilley’s parlor lamp.
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> Steel-Eye
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