Are these magnesium fire starters? They look like the ferro rod type?
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They are Ferrol rods. I ordered 3 sets of these about three months ago. I start a fire a day in my home this past winter, and I'm still using the same rod. Great little inexpensive product that lasts longer than I thought.. The price point makes this a great purchase for the outdoorsman.
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Yes, they are "magnesium". I use quotation marks because they are not true magnesium rods. They are higher in magnesium content than a ferro rod, which is higher in iron content. These tend to throw blobs of molten magnesium as opposed to a shower of sparks. I wouldn't recommend these if you're main use is going to be lighting an alcohol stove, but they are fine for igniting tinder. One thing...don't expect Exotac or Light My Fire performance from these fire starters. Thy are priced low for a reason. For the price, they are decent. For everyday camping/hiking, they will get the job done, but if my life depended on a fire steel, I would much rather have an Exotac. Hope this helped. Yes, they are "magnesium". I use quotation marks because they are not true magnesium rods. They are higher in magnesium content than a ferro rod, which is higher in iron content. These tend to throw blobs of molten magnesium as opposed to a shower of sparks. I wouldn't recommend these if you're main use is going to be lighting an alcohol stove, but they are fine for igniting tinder. One thing...don't expect Exotac or Light My Fire performance from these fire starters. Thy are priced low for a reason. For the price, they are decent. For everyday camping/hiking, they will get the... » Read More Yes, they are "magnesium". I use quotation marks because they are not true magnesium rods. They are higher in magnesium content than a ferro rod, which is higher in iron content. These tend to throw blobs of molten magnesium as opposed to a shower of sparks. I wouldn't recommend these if you're main use is going to be lighting an alcohol stove, but they are fine for igniting tinder. One thing...don't expect Exotac or Light My Fire performance from these fire starters. Thy are priced low for a reason. For the price, they are decent. For everyday camping/hiking, they will get the job done, but if my life depended on a fire steel, I would much rather have an Exotac. Hope this helped. « Show Less
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They are ferro rods not magnesium bars. There is no magnesium content. And they are crap don't buy them
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Yes, they are "magnesium". I use quotation marks because they are not true magnesium rods. They are higher in magnesium content than a ferro rod, which is higher in iron content. These tend to throw blobs of molten magnesium as opposed to a shower of sparks. I wouldn't recommend these if you're main use is going to be lighting an alcohol stove, but they are fine for igniting tinder. One thing...don't expect Exotac or Light My Fire performance from these fire starters. Thy are priced low for a reason. For the price, they are decent. For everyday camping/hiking, they will get the job done, but if my life depended on a fire steel, I would much rather have an Exotac. Hope this helped.
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no and they are fake! total complete knock off. read my review, be VERY careful who you buy ultrafires from, they are nearly all Chinese knockoffs of a Chinese product.
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Ben,These are nickel free rods for welding dirty cast iron or CI to steel. Amazon's description is wrong. See the differences here. http://us-forge.com/Products/Welding/Electrodes.htmKK
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lighters can loose their fluid thru evaporation so you may think you have a way to start fire but don't magnesium works better in wet windy enviroments
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Yes, Pretty sure they are. I bought them for my sister and she wanted gunmetal and she was in love with them and she is super picky!
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The black bar is not "flint", I think it is feroceum which is a combination of materials. I too had some trouble getting a spark with it. The goal is to take tiny pieces of the material off, small enough that they will ignite on contact with the air. this takes practice.
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No these are stick electrodes for welding cast iron with electrode welders. I hope this helps. Dave s
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Yes, they are kind of whitish. I had to turn mine on to see, because I had never really noticed that the flames were light. It's never bothered me. I have three other electric fireplaces in my small house because they are my only source of heat, so I can just use the one in whatever room I'm in. The mini cube is in a very small bedroom that doesn't have enough space for anything larger and it does the job. I could have bought a cheaper heater, but I love the look of a "fire" rather than just something that is strictly utilitarian.
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Yes. They used em for a wildfire near my house and now it looks like a ball pit At chucky cheeses. Honestly, No. These are not fireproof. Sorry
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Pamela,these are not solid rods. The view from the end looks like an upside down U. A solid stainless steel rod grate would be very expensive. The measurement is 1/2 inch. For the money they are great
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I do not believe these are fire rated, as I couldn't find any information on the Website or my manual.
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This is an emergency type fire starter. This is not meant for cigarettes or cigars. A lighter can run out of fuel or get broken. The magnesium fire starter will not run out of fuel.
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I'm not 100% sure since I've already installed mine in a 10 Gal Suburban Water heater. But here is a description from eBay for this item: Anode Rod, Magnesium, #232767This 9 1/4" magnesium anode rod screws into the water heater and protects the tank by attracting corrosive elements to itself. The anode rod corrodes instead of your tank. Part number 232767.
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Hi! The knife has a small magnesium insert so when you strike the insert piece with the back of the knife it creates a small spark to start a fire tinder bundle. My husband tested it and it did take a bit of time, but the spark was good and he said for as small as it is it's worth having for sure! There are some great videos on here that show it as well if you are interested in checking them out. Thanks for the question, hope this helps!
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Very basic instructions are on the back, but it is used like any other magnesium-ferro starter.
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We have not had smoke from the gel fuel. No experience with fire crystals, so I can't help there - sorry!
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They should light just as easily. Double check the tip in installed right. Gas on. Few clicks. And then give it a few to see if it warms up. The fire may not be entirely visible.