Is this Sterno fuel for cooking different from the Sterno fuel used to warm foods?
1991899
It's the same. "Cooking" just means it's food safe and won't put off chemicals or smoke in your home.
1991900
We use it in our fondue pot to keep the cheese warm. Watchout on getting this from amazon, the packaging was terrible and the canisters opened up and spilled during shipping. I found replacements at a party store.
1991901
I think it is the same thing - it's just a portable heat source in a can - I think of these as being more for keeping food warm than for actually warming food
1312213
I purchased 5 of the burners. I used them outside the first time so no issues. The second time we used two of them at the kitchen table and they smoked just a little bit but not much of a smell. The third time we used them in an office so the space was larger however we didn't have the burning alcohol smell. We smelled the marshmellows! We only put about 1/4 full of sterno in each unit so I don't know if that helped or not. Each time I put a little less sterno in the Hibachi and it smoked less and flamed less.
1437046
We had a different one in the family and used it for everything.... hot dogs to smores. This was used for the last 20 years and we all seem to be in good health. The new on you are asking about we have had a fire, but not a smore....next time. :>)
1638452
Yes it is. We bought if for an "emergency" sterno cook stove in case of a prolonged electrical outage. Hope this helps!!
2091466
There are small,size sternos , look in Asian markets or local restaurant paper supply co. If no luck there , line the compartment that holds the fuel with heavy aluminum foil and put the solid fuel directly in the unit. It will work fine that way, good luck
2152342
Just scoop the sterno into to well. It doesn't need to be in a container. It burns off when you're cooking and when doesn't burn off evaporates. It's clean by the next use.
22674
I used the sterno stovee on a hot mat on my kitchen table in my kitchen after Sandy but I never left it unattended. I would even leave it on the surface of the stove to use but maybe put something heat resistant under it. I also used some sterno that was from the 1960s that my mother still had but I did buy the six packs they sell on amazon as it is a great price.
2091465
Amazon sells a 2.6 oz. sterno package. I think the hardware stores sell hibachi fuel, which I believe is what we used. You need a solid fuel source and could even use a charcoal briquette. Best of Luck!
517733
I use it as fuel for what is essentially a lamp --- a small lamp with a wick and the flame burns very clean --- I use the flame for tasks involved with fly rod building. I have never used it in the dark so I can't say how bright it burns nor if it is an efficient fuel that will last a long time. It burns at a relatively low heat and burns cleanly.
1487645
I only purchase sterno heat so I would be afraid to say whether another brand of fuel would or would not would fit. See if there are dimensions for the stove and what size can it will fit.
2240447
I wouldn't recommend using any other fuel source unless directed on the stove!! I have a micro rocket and it uses only one fuel source and I don't use anything but what it's designed for!!
1241551
Yes. We usually do this to bring it up to temperature and use the sterno heat to maintain it afterward.
1484456
Yes it can but you are limited to what type of fuel can be used safely indoors..Sterno and alcohol fuel come to mind.
2140347
Depends on temperature of water and if if your doing it indoors or outdoors and whether you use a windscreen or not. Alcohol stoves for backpacking burn a little hotter and with windscreen can boil 2 cups of water in 4-8 minutes. These Sterno canisters on youtube test took close to double that amount of time, about 20 minutes outdoors. Better for simmering or warming trays. Keeps coffee warm with out it boiling the pot dry camping. Not bad for scrambling eggs. I use a Fancy Feest alcohol stove to get thing boiling and hot in about 6 minutes then move it to the sterno stove to keep it warm.
1541648
The flame from a sterno can will be too close to the bottom of the pot to work properly. The fire compartment is just over three inches in circumference and about two inches high. Use the fuel tablets.
1312730
You should probably start with how you intend to use the burner. (for heating up a cup on the trail) ... where the home made stand or the ultralight stand would be fine ... if you need to cook on something more stable in a small footprint the firebox/emberlit types are a good choice for flexibility ... I actually like the simple Sterno Stove myself. IMO it offers the most stable platform. It breaks down flat to small enough size. You can use all the other materials, (chips, sticks, charcoal, pellets) to burn when you are out of alcohol and it is inexpensive. I did modify/fashion a mesh grate and burn plate to enhance it but still the most stable for any of my purposes. You should probably start with how you intend to use the burner. (for heating up a cup on the trail) ... where the home made stand or the ultralight stand would be fine ... if you need to cook on something more stable in a small footprint the firebox/emberlit types are a good choice for flexibility ... I actually like the simple Sterno Stove myself. IMO it offers the most stable platform. It breaks down flat to small enough size. You can use all the other materials, (chips, sticks, charcoal, pellets) to burn when you are out of alcohol and it is inexpensive. I did modify/fashion a mesh... » Read More You should probably start with how you intend to use the burner. (for heating up a cup on the trail) ... where the home made stand or the ultralight stand would be fine ... if you need to cook on something more stable in a small footprint the firebox/emberlit types are a good choice for flexibility ... I actually like the simple Sterno Stove myself. IMO it offers the most stable platform. It breaks down flat to small enough size. You can use all the other materials, (chips, sticks, charcoal, pellets) to burn when you are out of alcohol and it is inexpensive. I did modify/fashion a mesh grate and burn plate to enhance it but still the most stable for any of my purposes. « Show Less
315588
It sure does. The sterno or other form of fuel / gel heat will heat the water in the Deeper water pan creating steam / heat which in turns gently keeps the food pan above warm / hot.