How long are you able to store alcohol in the Spirit Burner? Will the metal corrode? Will the alcohol degrade over time?
937390
I have kept alcohol in mine for weeks at a time with no problem. In my opinion the metal will not corrode as denatured alcohol can be purchased in metal cans, so as long as air does not get to it the alcohol will not evaporate.
937391
The alcohol will degrade/evaporate before the metal corrodes. I've had alcohol in mine for a month and it all still works. Hope this helps.
937392
Just dug mine out after storage for 5 years and still looks and burns like new
937393
I am not sure but I have stored mine for over 2 months and it still worked.
937394
Hello to ancer your question I have left the stove full and forgot about it for to weeks opened it up and everything was fine fluid level was the same just remember brass tarnishes easily but it does not affect the stoves function at all I would recommend you experiment with it figure out how much fuel it takes to boil water or cook food then put the amount in a small marked bottle so you always know how much fuel you need for each task I hope this was helpful to you in ancering your question
1096998
Quality is great. No rust. Aluminum becomes slightly dull with use due to oxidation (you want this to keep it passive). I use a Propane Burner... I am not aware of an electronic burner that works with an Aluminum Kettle, especially of this size (100qts is over 25 gallons)
1755353
Hi. I used a drink can tab and tied the wick around the tab and hot glued to bottom of container. The only problem I had was when I pored the wax the tab came loose. So the next time I let the wax cool a bit more and it stayed better. But im not sure how it will hold up when you burn the candle.
889744
The burner itself will rust. Just looked at mine, it's been outside unused for 2 years. I suppose you could cover it or oil it if you are not going to use it for a while.
47169
Yes it can be brewed directly on a burning flame. I wouldn't keep it on an open flame for any length of time just to keep the coffee warm, though. Check the bottom of the pot frequently when it is empty. Mine started to rust & I don't know if it is safe to use with rust showing through. You may have to shine a light on the inside to check for the rust. This was the 2nd Paula Deen pot for me that rusted.
1498475
I do not. This cask will produce a strong wood character for beers(think plywood) if aged in. I don't recommend aging anything in it because it is probably not made of oak, despite what is advertised.
2151708
Home Depot or Lowes. It's fairly cheap. I will strongly suggest purchasing the "green" denatured alcohol as it's supposedly cleaner to burn than normal denatured alcohol, which could be "denatured" in any number of different ways.Avoid Isopropyl Alcohol if you can. It's not of a concentrated enough nature to burn cleanly or hotly. In a pinch you could probaby use HEET in the yellow bottle, as it's pretty popular with backpackers who use alcohol stoves. Toxic stuff though in liquid form, keep it off your hands if you can.
529232
The best alcohol to use is denatured alcohol. You can get it pretty inexpensively at sporting good stores or stores that have a large camping supply section. You can use rubbing alcohol, but it burns hotter and will leave soot on the bottom of your pot. We love ours and use it whenever we get the chance. I hope this helped
1077658
Well, all I can say is ours has never melted yet - we have it right in the fire over the flames and it's still OK - I am sure over time it will start to look bad perhaps, but not yet and it certainly hasn't melted - it's made from cast iron or something I think, it's pretty heavy. We have boiled kettles, had pans on it etc and no worries.
2265517
I have to believe that this is leaded crystal, and should therefore not be used to store whiskey for extended periods. There is no documentation in the box, but numerous other sites list this decanter as being 24% leaded crystal. Even the seller below, Chestnut Gifts, lists it as being leaded crystal on their website (why they are doggedly claiming it is lead-free is therefore baffling to me). Additionally, the glasses that are part of the same set came with stickers stating they were lead crystal.
663015
I've bought the jars by the case and have used some after a year and they've been fine. Since it's in a glass jar you don't have to worry about the acid eroding the metal unless you store it upside down.
1791630
I live in Florida and have used Sterno indoors to cook and heat water for coffee and tea for 65 years. Our house is not what can be called "air tight" but I have not noticed any fumes from the alcohol burning. We use one can at a time by placeing it in a piece of ceramic tile on the kitchen counter top. lg
889743
The burner is pretty heavy cast steel. It will last longer if you keep it under cover. Everything will rust because it is steel. Take quite a while to rust the burner away. Sounds like good advise about the oiling. Not going to corrode like a car because it can dry out good. We love it! Stir fries are great! Nothing pitted, just surface rust.
2085621
I use denatured alcohol. I tried regular rubbing alcohol and it would not light. You can get denatured alcohol at any hardware store.
1610370
2.5 minutes for stainless steel 16 oz. Coleman Cup; learn to cook quick meals and then immediately eat turning burner off when not cooking. You can get 3-4 hours burn time per can. What hurts how long a bottle last is when you leave burner on to keep something warm. On occasion I have had these last a full seven days three hot meals each day and hot beverages. I carry a alcohol burner to use when I want to keep something warm...mine is a camping unit with pot rack and made of stainless steel. The outside looks like new the day I bought it...the inside show use...in a pinch the alcohol burner can cook a meal if needed, carry it for backup just in case. Butane I think burns about 375 degrees and alcohol burns at almost 1,000 degree [don't know if that is accurate but works for me].
1474911
Yes, there is no problem... however make sure you have cleaned any loose particles and or grease. Usually I use denatured alcohol.
2221387
there were some very minor surface scratches in the stainless steel finish, but no condensation. I believe we paid around 159 for ours, and have been very happy. If your came with all the hardware bagged and bought it for less then 150 and can live with the scratches you will be happy. You will be able to tell if the burner has ever been used, the top will be bluish from heat and the stand will show burn marks on the paint. We did have a problem with the burner and contacted the company and they sent a replacement right away.