what type of wick does this sterno contain?
1042151
It does not have a wick. Open the top, place a heat source (lighted match or lighter) in the container and the fuel will begin to burn. When done, just replace the cap and it snuffs out the flame.
1042152
Sterno doesn't use a wick. The fluid burns directly from inside the can. The shape and size of the opening dictates the flame size.
2027873
I don't have one (yet) but I doubt it. There might be a little ridge for the tea light to sit in, but even if it's just flat on the bottom, the sterno is probably too tall and would get soot on the bottom of your teapot from the flame being too high.
22492
First, all the kerosene heaters marked "110" or "HMN 110" are basically the same, just sold by different companies; so, they take the same wick. There is a web site that is devoted to all sorts of kerosene devices, heaters, stoves, lamps, etc. The guy who runs it is extremely knowledgable and can answer questions. There is a difference in the quality of wicks. You should get a CUI wick made in England by Hattersley, as they are the best quality. They cost around $11. The wick you want is listed as "1X". FOR WICKS: http://www.milesstair.com/by_make/HEAT_MATE_Kerosene_Heaters.html, HOME PAGE: http://www.milesstair.com/kero_heaters.html
1439970
I just checked out prepper sites and the answer seems to be indefinitely as long as the seal isn't broken. Once you open up the can and even if you reseal it, the sterno evaporates or goes hard so it can't be used.
2146307
You can try a tea light, but I don't know how much heat it will give off. I just spoon sterno gel into it and it works fine.
2101879
I'm not sure of the size/gauge of the wicks since both stoppers came with wicks in them. I can tell you they work very well. We have them in standard sized wine bottles which we put in wall sconces on our outside patio. We did get flame guard glass globes which protect against wind. Good product and service on this purchase.
1008857
No flint. I believe it's pizo electric spark. Two tricks: 1: Using a can of compressed air (usually used for keyboards) I sprayed the air into the lighter. 2: After a while mine wouldn't light even after spraying it with a jet of air so I used a small pointy tool and straighten the tube within the nozzle and it has been working fine for about a year. The distance and alignment of the butane tube and the electrode from which the spark jumps is critical. I like it so much that I just bought another.
1465116
As for the wick using a lot of oil simply dilute with water when adding to special holding area
1420665
It comes with three wicks. Not sure how long they last though. probably depends on how much you use it.
1312214
I didn't have the liquid sterno. I got the sterno in a can that is kinda like a gel. I just took a spoon and scooped some out of the can and put some in the bottom. I haven't really noticed a strong alcohol smell. So you might try that.
1638453
No, it is not the same. Sterno cans contain a gel-type fuel, and the can has an open hole in the top (approximately 2 inches in diameter). The Bakers and Chefs Safe Heat cans are filled with a liquid fuel (9.24 ounces), and they have a wick sealed into the top of the can. This is why you can get at least 6 to 7 hours of burn time out of a can of the Bakers and Chefs Safe Heat (sometimes I can get close to 8 hours), but the Sterno cans last only 1 to 2 hours. Having a wick also means that these cans produce a steady, controlled flame, whereas the cans of Sterno do not. I have used both types of fuel cans, and these are much better than the Sterno fuel. As an added bonus, however, these cans of Bakers and Chefs Safe Heat do fit inside the Sterno brand of folding camp stove (comes in a blue package), and the stove is extremely sturdy. The Sterno brand stove also is open to the ground on the bottom, so you can build a small fire in it if you want to conserve your canned fuel, or you run out of it. (The cans fit in a metal clip in the stove, so you can use it on a picnic table or similar surface without burning anything.) So while the Sterno brand of fuel is nearly useless, their folding camp stove is absolutely fabulous!
969128
You will find all the wick model numbers in the manual. I order mine through Amazon. Com but you can also get them at Home Depot
1963432
Take the housing (shell) off. The wick simply skids off and the new one goes on like a sock. The old one will be a little messy so have a hand wipe nearby. Be very careful as the metal edges are all sharp!
1216754
I have not been able to find a "sterno" container small enough to fit. Instead, I found an inexpensive stainless measuring cup set and removed the handle from the 2/3 cup size which then fit right in the cavity. When being used, I scoop a couple of tablespoons of the gel from a larger Stern container. Not ideal, but it works.
2236773
Either an additive like http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CA66WAO/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1392517700&sr;=8-6π=SL75 or perhaps your wick needs adjusted? I read on some of the reviews that sometimes the unit comes with a maladjusted wick or bum wick. Also, have you performed a dry burn soon after the first tank of Kero? Any and all of these things may reduce smell. My unit really only smells on shutdown.
720223
This item does not use sterno. You use tea light candles. So it is very easy to use.
230235
The Zippo comes with one wick, one thing of flint, but it doesn't come with lighter fluid.