[pct-l] Super Cool Alcohol Stove Tip - Tame the Flame!

[dsaufley]

Ron, aka Captain Kamakaze (though I’m calling him Helpful Harry because of
all the great tips he had) shared the most outstanding tip about using an
alcohol stove.  It works with Heet, too. Here it is:  Once you get your
alcohol stove “pressurized” (burning correctly), put ½ oz of water into the
stove.  Be sure not to add too much water or your flame will go out.

 

Adding water to the mix does three things:  (1) the flame will be reduced
from the wild flying flame to a perfect simmer flame, which stays under the
pot and works more effectively.  Because the heat is lower, it will keep
from scorching food in the bottom of your pot.  (2) it makes the stove safer
because the flame isn’t licking out undetected in every direction.  And (3),
it makes your fuel go farther – it’s more efficient and stays where you need
it to be, so you use less.

 

Give it a try!!!  

 

L-Rod (the Animal Magnet)

 

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