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#238064 - 12/27/11 06:56 PM Re: Is Ethanol Worth It? (for alcohol stoves) [Re: GradyT34]
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Originally Posted By: GradyT34
Several years ago I found a much cheaper 95% alcohol substitute at a local liquor store. It is called "Diesel" and is made by Brass Bull Co.
Grady,

Thanks for that. I've got some feelers out even as we speak.

HJ
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#238065 - 12/27/11 06:58 PM Re: Is Ethanol Worth It? (for alcohol stoves) [Re: ]
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Originally Posted By: IzzyJG99
Evaporates too quickly for the fumes to even become a problem.

It's primarily used in the cleaning industry against human oil & grease and soap scum. If you've ever used any kind of soap with a dye in it...then you know that your shower walls can turn into a bright orange or bright blue soapy scum mess. Spray on the alcohol and then scrub with a brush and it just melts off.
Nice! Good to know. And the 90% stuff works better?

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#238066 - 12/27/11 07:02 PM Re: Is Ethanol Worth It? (for alcohol stoves) [Re: Pete]
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Originally Posted By: Pete
...you can very easily build a stove out of an empty Coke can. Just punch a few holes around the base of the Coke can (about 4-5 holes, equally spaced) using a knife. Each hole should look like an indented triangle - you want good air flow into the base. The holes at the base should be about 1 inch (vertically) above the bottom of the can. Then punch a few open slots near the top rim. Then cut out the metal top of the can, leaving it open at the top.
Hi, Pete,

Good to know about. That's a field expedient stove that could come in really handy.

Originally Posted By: Pete
Fill the Coke can with alcohol fuel up to the first row of holes...
Yipes, that's a lot of alcohol. And you have to repeat it to get the water warm?

Well, not the most efficient stove out there, but it could be really handy in the right circumstances.

Thanks,

HJ
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