Can I use this to start a fire?
1045769
Hi Joe - no you can't start a fire with it. It is a cigarette lighter for a vehicle. We got it as a replacement for our 1986 Buick Regal.
1045770
Sure if you wanted to and had the proper power source applied to the coil. That's kind of its purpose.
626573
Not really a great idea.It would burn,but only for a very short time.The reason this fuel works so well in a ventless fireplace,is that it is poured into a reservoir which holds a large amount of fuel,thus a long burn.
340258
I'm adding it as part of my fire starting kit for camping/SHTF. It will work when a lighter doesn't. I am including a few lighters and water proof matches as well. Always good to have a few options to start a fire
1959497
I haven't used it on an open fire. I used it over a turkey fryer burner. I'm sure you probably could.
1978111
Not by itself. You would need to add another resistor. Otherwise it would burn up almost immediately
721420
I wouldn't bother. There is a safety feature built into this heater in that it will destroy itself when it is not immersed in a liquid to avoid starting a fire. You would be lucky to use it for this purpose once.
1704082
Yes you can but I am not sure how effective it will be. The cookware sites about 5 1/2" from the base of the fire. I am thinking that there would be substantial heat loss by the time it reach the top of the unit.
2128655
Sure, hold the fire starter rod on an angle.Grab the knife using the stainless steel portion of the serrated knife.Firmily scrape the knife against the side of the rod in a downward motion.A spare should generate a spare I used it with a little bit of Fatwood to create a fire.
1647944
Yes you can. You will need to put a can or something to keep the wood in though so the heat and flame can be concentrated. It looks like the metal is coated in Zinc to make it rust resistsant so I would not build a fire in the thing unless you want zinc poisoning.
1486043
I've used small strips of cardboard to start the kindling for the fire, but other then that you're probably violating rubbish burning ordinances. I live in a rural area, and burn barrels are now prohibited even here. Better check local reg's.
640659
I would not recommend it. The unit can be VERY smoky when starting it up. It is definitely an open flame. Once the wood has caught fire it behaves like a high intensity gas burner, and is much hotter than charcoal. It's fast and excellent at what it does, but does not do low, slow heat.
688776
Sorry, I don't know. I purchased this firepit for my son for Christmas. I would think you can burn anything in it outdoors.
1267975
Yes (flames), if the fire is large. Must be used outdoors. We feel pretty safe in terms of fire hazard as long as we use it outdoors. Hope this answers your query
2201860
I wouldn't recommend it, depending on how long you burn your fire, the heat could damage the grass - I keep mine on concrete.
2138667
Not with a fire in it. All of the connector pieces are made of plastic and probably would not hold up to the heat.
49362
Yes, in fact it that's about all I use mine for. I use this to test cast to find the right mixture of lead. I have a propane torch that I use to heat it up and it's great for testing out loads without having to wait for a 10 or 20 lbs lead pot to heat up. if you plan on using it over a fire, make sure the Dipper is firmly screwed onto the handle as it may loosen from time to time. You wouldn't want it to fall off full of hot lead. This lead dipper would also be great as a field lead smelter for hard core muzzle loaders.
197321
I wouldnt. I'd use only stainless steel or heavy aluminum. Fire gets really hot and could melt thin metals.