I've just made one of these and felt the need to say thank you for putting together such a well edited and brilliantly narrated guide. All the best from the UK.
I love your fast paced narration. Most DIY videos on RUclips take twice too long to convey the information. I make pop can stoves but don't use the center column made from the sides of the can. It's not needed. I use two can bottoms and do not cut out either bottom. I drill a hole in the center to fill the stove. That also serves as the priming hole. The stove is the pot stand so the center flame is extinguished by the pot once the outer 16 jets are burning.
This is one of the best tutorials I watched on RUclips, and I watched many. The cap you made is a great idea and I suspect that's the reason the stove burned for 9min with just 15ml of fuel. Thank you for this video.
Thanks for making this video! I made one today and was able to boil 2 cups of water in 9 minutes with half of the alcohol still left afterward. I used the little lid idea as well.
That is awesome!! I am so glad that you tried it and took the time to share the success! Sorry for the delay in reply... I really do appreciate that you took the time to watch and post a comment!
Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and post such nice feedback. Despite my tardy response I really do appreciate it! [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
Thanks for watching and for posting the comment. I had to go back and listen and I totally hear it... I've done some other vids where I clipped through the voice over even quicker at points... makes me laugh sometimes to listen to them again.
I like how you didn't need any adhesive and how you used scissors. I'm gonna to follow this tutorial, only I'm going to modify the inner wall with a capillary hoop function. I think by reducing vapor chambers, you can bloom faster. I learned this from tetkoba videos.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the feedback and you taking time to watch my video and post your comment! [Sorry for the delayed reply. I just found a large volume of comments that never showed up in my main notifications list]
Awesome, thank you for the feedback. Sputtering is likely a problem with fuel flow. Is yours taller, shorter, more or less burner holes? Sometimes i get sputter with too much fuel and other times when the flow is weak... not burning hot enough.
I liked this design, thank you. I appreciate the fire safety warnings too. (Ive been set on fire myself and seen one other person on fire so yeah... enough said). Good design. Im curious though, in many soda can stoves I see pulsing. Why is that? Is that an oxygen thing?
Thank you very much for the feedback. The pulsing is a good question. I have seen it when the heat of the stove is high and my weep holes were not able to keep enough fuel running through to keep up with the burn. On the flip side, I have also noticed it when the fuel is running out which is a similar issue I guess (not enough fuel to keep up with the burn). Thanks again for taking time to watch the video and comment!
You inspired me now, and since im an Advrider, weight and space is everything. So I made your stove design now. 11 Grams in total. I cheated and used a dremel to cut and file down :| Ok, so that lid is a must. My burner flames are small (about 1cm) but very hot with the lid on. However, I think we all need to think of a way to make the lid easier to add and remove. Pliers isn't ideal :D
Very good idea. I am fond of the fiberglass layering for these... reduces spill risk too. [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
Thank you for taking time to watch my video and post your feedback. I really appreciate it! [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
Interestingly enough I have started to think the same thing myself. I'm thinking I'm going to have to move a couple projects up in my list to make; power generators, water filtration, etc.
I make several soda can jus for fun ,the best was that one out of monster energy drink that one last longer couse take more amount of alcohol .Viva Colonia Anahuac Chih y toda su Gente GALANTE que tanto extrano.
Couple of thoughts... does the pot have a bit of an overhang or perhaps a bit concave? It could be suffocating the jets. Were you able to get the jets really, forcefully pushing out flame (and not just from the center)? If not, then it may need to prime a bit longer before you put a pot on it. If these things don't work you can also try a makeshift stand. I sometimes put some rocks together to get a bit of a windbreak and to make pseudo pot stand.
Honest question: why not just cut a can in half so it’s pretty much a bucket and then fill it with fuel and light it? Is it just more structural with more of the top left up cut? Or are the pin holes more efficient somehow? I see a huge flame in the massive middle opening and it seems like it would almost be the same to just not have the pin holes? I’m sure I’m wrong, but can someone plz explain?
4:04 DO NOT cut notches - cut only very small slits (1/16" )......you are trying to build pressure in the inner chamber not vent it.........it will bloom faster and you will have better jets......I use an .020" drill in a pin vise for my jets.........any larger and you start to vent pressure.....
Great tip! Thanks for the feedback. I have had to work with the notch length to keep it short enough to close down around the raised, inner ring section so that it was a small opening but the slit idea is much more efficient. I'm going to give it a try on my next stove build. Thanks for taking the time to comment!!
Changing the wall height definitely changes the flow rate so I experiment a bit to decide what works best for my purposes. If you want to use a 2" height I would suggest putting some wick material inside, between the walls. Many people use rock wool, carbon felt or fiberglass. [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
Once made I never take then apart. After a few tries you get used to how long it burns and can dial in the fuel amount pretty well. Also, they are pretty hot when done so I like to just let them burn out. Thanks for watching!
Nice video my friend and awesome lil stove. So I can use regular alcohol instead of denatured alcohol!? I just subbed to ur channel 👏🏻👌🏻from Denver Colorado
Thank you so much for watching, posting a comment and the Sub!! I have used all kinds of fuels in these with great success. For rubbing alcohol, the lower the percent the more soot you will get. I use 91%. Thanks again!
Shouldn't the flame be blue? if I'm not mistaken, a yellow flame means your fuel isn't burning very cleanly (or as hot as it should.) Also, learn from my mistake: do NOT use rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol (aka isopropyl alcohol) produces a HUGE amount of soot. Use denatured alcohol (ethanol + methanol).
Cool, but for all the extra step & add ons, I don't see that it functions the least bit differently than the "standard" or "penny" can stoves. The flame burns the same, so to speak. Maybe I'm missing something.
Absolutely! Great idea too. I use fiberglass insulation in allot of my alcohol stove designs so no reason it wouldn't help in this one too! Thanks for the comment and for watching!!
Great design and idea. Who made this video? Kevin MacLeod? Is that the same Kevin MacLeod from the "This is Joel" channel videos? He was on that long road trip from Texas to Honduras. Thank you.
just came across this comment again and noticed my original reply is no longer here... huh, that's odd. Anyway, thanks again for the comment! BTW, Kevin MacLeod was the provider of the music I used in the video. I make all of my own vids on this channel. Thanks again for watching!!
It has actually just been personal preference... In some styles I made it was more functional to have the top piece inside the bottom so I typically stick with it. Sorry for the delay in reply... I really do appreciate that you took the time to watch and post a comment!
I have a similar style pop can stove that has served me well for over 6 years (approx. 160 boils per year) and still has plenty of life left in it. Definitely not single use.
Sorry if you never got my reply (many of my responses on this video seem to have vanished). I have made so many of these over the years and I have never burned one out; I seem to upgrade my design before that can happen. Even with some pretty extreme testing I have not destroyed one... I have accidentally crushed one but not overused one. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!
@@mustafajuventino9964 Great question and yes, there are other fuels that you can use. Since these are typically used for heating fluids or cooking it is best to avoid anything that will give off toxic or noxious fumes. I would not use gasoline but there are options. Here is a link to a site I found that has good info on camping stove fuels: www.msrgear.com/blog/liquid-fuel-stoves-101-choosing-the-right-fuel-for-your-liquid-fuel-stove/
I just tried to build it and the part about the inner chamber must be wrong! If you cut right where the two sides don't overlap anymore, then you can't fix them inside out! EDIT: Turns out I didn't really understand the instruction. Thanks for the video!
The key is keeping the entire width of the can wall for the inner wall that you are creating. Because inner wall is a smaller diameter than the original wall there will be plenty of overlap for the notches to hold it together. If it helps, double check the bottom left image at the 3:40 mark that shows how the cuts are made. Once the ring is rolled back to a circle you will connect at the notches marked with green (overlap it so that the last bit beyond the notches end up on the inside of your inner wall). If that doesn't help to clarify, please let me know and I will be happy to try and help. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
I made one, but it doesn't have all these components (missing an inner wall). Maybe that's why it doesn't work. Physics principle missing. A bit too I found a chicken roasting stand to sit my burner on.
The weep holes might be a bit small not allowing a good draw of fuel. Two options that can help. 1. use the top off another can to cover the large hole after it starts heating up. 2. Use the top from a soup can to put under the burner, add a little fuel and light (this heats the fuel to help force out the jets). Thanks for watching!!
With some carbon felt to wick it, kerosene or lamp oil will work. Maybe use bigger holes. I did a carbon-felt wick for an alcohol candle design and on a lark tried some high-dollar lamp oil from Vermont Lanterns. It burned stronger and hotter than the alcohol version. Needs a mantle and a chimney to maximize the burning, light, and radiant heat.
Lol... i will give it a shot and dial up the speed to 11. I do have some vids where it sounds like I'm trying out for an auctioneer job... but I've been working in it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Good question... I usually let it run until empty but I have also used the same approach Barking Doggai mentioned by snuffing with a slightly larger can. Thanks for watching my video.
Thanks so much for watching and for replying to the question from sankalp R. I use a snuffer much like you mention when needed as well but I usually run the course of fuel that I put in.
Great minds think alike. If you try it I'd love to hear if it worked the way you wanted. The fiberglass insulation has worked well for me in many similar projects. Thanks for watching and for posting your question!
Finally it played! Some people make a series of crimps on the inner wall to catch more heat presumably for faster startup and higher heat output. If you sacrificed 3 of those jet holes, you can insert finishing nails in them to have a built in pot stand. Still cannot understand why such a huge hole on the top.
Glad you were able to get the video to play. I love the idea of using finishing nails as a pot stand.Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and post a comment. [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
@@DialedInDIY No apologies necessary. The finishing nails were not my idea. Got that from another video. For me, I got both a redcamp stove that came with a pot stand and a trangia that doesn't come with one. Trangia fits the redcamp pot stand well. I also have a firebox and firebox nano, both will fit the trangia or redcamp stoves. Regardless of which setup you use, a wind screen (I bought those too) would be a prudent insurance to ensure your stuff heats/cooks properly. I even have some soda can stoves as well.
@@crazysquirrel9425 Windscreen is definitely key... especially when not just doing a video shoot 😄 I have also had great success with large soup cans or coffee cans with a door cut out and a some added airflow holes. I like to put together items that can nest well to take up less space when possible. Sounds like you've tried some great products. Do you have a favorite set-up?
@@DialedInDIY You can also use a piece of 6" furnace duct work. Yes, I have tried multiple products. Sorta LOL Only got to use 3 so far. Limited time and weather not cooperating. STILL have to try out my Zebra pot to see if I can actually bake something...
I made another one and it worked just fine. I think the reason it exploded it's because it heated the air inside and the air has only a little hole on the top to escape. No One Was Hurt.
The real test is when you try to boil 2 cups of water on this stove. You will be faced with 4 questions to answer: The amount of fuel you used, is it enough to achieve boiling? And How long did it take? Do you put the pot of water directly onto the stove or do you use a stand? In case it is directly onto the stove won't you suffocate the flames? as you did in this video.
So true... at roughly 5:30 I put the cover over the larger hole which let the jets keep going. I have put items directly on top of the stove and had it work well since the jets come from the side. Elevation will effect time to boil so I take that into consideration when deciding amount of fuel. I also like using rocks around the stove to set a small pot on when possible too. I don't recall how much fuel I used to get this stove to boil water but it worked very well for that. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment! Hope you are staying safe and healthy.
You talk and go through it so fast it's impossible to keep up!!! I wasn't doing this for fun I have no other way to cook besides a fire but it's raining outside. But after pausing and rewinding more than a dozen times I completely gave up trying to follow you and make this!
My apologies.. I used to really talk quick in my earlier videos. I think I was trying to get more words in without making the video too long. Sorry it made it hard to follow along with. [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
I would take one of my stoves Mahalo or the Ultimate stove over ANY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE ALCOHOL STOVES. Sam At BatchStovez makes an AWESOME GRAM weenie stove, I carry that stove as a back up just in case I crush my stove. And I have an awesome stove made by Tinny at Min MiniBull design I use for baking. Yes I made my OWN baking/simmer stove but the one made by Tinny is better than mine
I've just made one of these and felt the need to say thank you for putting together such a well edited and brilliantly narrated guide. All the best from the UK.
Awesome! Thank you so much for the great feedback. I hope all is well on your side of the pond!!
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I love your fast paced narration. Most DIY videos on RUclips take twice too long to convey the information.
I make pop can stoves but don't use the center column made from the sides of the can. It's not needed. I use two can bottoms and do not cut out either bottom. I drill a hole in the center to fill the stove. That also serves as the priming hole. The stove is the pot stand so the center flame is extinguished by the pot once the outer 16 jets are burning.
This is one of the best tutorials I watched on RUclips, and I watched many. The cap you made is a great idea and I suspect that's the reason the stove burned for 9min with just 15ml of fuel. Thank you for this video.
Thank you very much for the feedback. I really appreciate that!
I tried this burner and it works perfectly especially with Hanson Tyser
Awesome... and "ditto" from my prior response. :-)
Thanks for making this video! I made one today and was able to boil 2 cups of water in 9 minutes with half of the alcohol still left afterward. I used the little lid idea as well.
That is awesome!! I am so glad that you tried it and took the time to share the success! Sorry for the delay in reply... I really do appreciate that you took the time to watch and post a comment!
Hi which alcohol did you use?
And this is a very good channel for accurate tutorials since I’ve tried it and it works flawlessly
Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and post such nice feedback. Despite my tardy response I really do appreciate it! [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
I love how it almost like a fast paced sports commentary. so awesome!
Thanks for watching and for posting the comment. I had to go back and listen and I totally hear it... I've done some other vids where I clipped through the voice over even quicker at points... makes me laugh sometimes to listen to them again.
I like how you didn't need any adhesive and how you used scissors. I'm gonna to follow this tutorial, only I'm going to modify the inner wall with a capillary hoop function. I think by reducing vapor chambers, you can bloom faster. I learned this from tetkoba videos.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the feedback and you taking time to watch my video and post your comment! [Sorry for the delayed reply. I just found a large volume of comments that never showed up in my main notifications list]
That's the beauty of the Progresso gasifying wood stove.
I made mine and it works awesome! Your video really helped me out, I have to say, at least mine sputters a little bit, any way of fixing that?
Awesome, thank you for the feedback. Sputtering is likely a problem with fuel flow. Is yours taller, shorter, more or less burner holes? Sometimes i get sputter with too much fuel and other times when the flow is weak... not burning hot enough.
Love your pace and clarity.
Thank you so much for the awesome feedback. I really appreciate it!
Great video. thank you for the knowledge. Also l loved the commentary 👍
Thanks so much, I greatly appreciate the feedback.
Agreed. The other vids out there have goofy music, everything is sped up and timelapsed and unclear. This is a winner video for the alchie stove.
I use a thin layer of glass whool in between the circle and the exterior case, it works better (it absorb and then release slowly the alcohol)
I liked this design, thank you. I appreciate the fire safety warnings too. (Ive been set on fire myself and seen one other person on fire so yeah... enough said). Good design.
Im curious though, in many soda can stoves I see pulsing. Why is that? Is that an oxygen thing?
Thank you very much for the feedback. The pulsing is a good question. I have seen it when the heat of the stove is high and my weep holes were not able to keep enough fuel running through to keep up with the burn. On the flip side, I have also noticed it when the fuel is running out which is a similar issue I guess (not enough fuel to keep up with the burn). Thanks again for taking time to watch the video and comment!
Nice design
Could you stuff some insulation between the inner and outer walls to act as a wick to keep fuel from spilling if knocked over?
Odd... i remember replying to this but now it doesn't show. My answer was yes. Sorry if you didn't get a previous reply.
You inspired me now, and since im an Advrider, weight and space is everything. So I made your stove design now. 11 Grams in total.
I cheated and used a dremel to cut and file down :|
Ok, so that lid is a must. My burner flames are small (about 1cm) but very hot with the lid on. However, I think we all need to think of a way to make the lid easier to add and remove. Pliers isn't ideal :D
Thank you very much. I really appreciate the feedback and you taking the time to post a comment!
Fit a thin steel wire in the middle of the lid to help handle then.
When you cut the lid leave a tab sticking out .
Nice tutorial, a wick material (fiberglass, steel wool) inside the sub-camera improve the alcohol vaporization, and shot the bloom time.
Very good idea. I am fond of the fiberglass layering for these... reduces spill risk too. [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
This was super easy and informative. Thank you!
Thank you for taking time to watch my video and post your feedback. I really appreciate it! [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
you can use big can with holes as pot stand and regulate the flame by adding water with syringe, saves lot of fuel.
This is why I'm saving these videos because the way things are going we're going to need these skills when our infrastructure collapse
Interestingly enough I have started to think the same thing myself. I'm thinking I'm going to have to move a couple projects up in my list to make; power generators, water filtration, etc.
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Awesome video very educational and simple Ty
I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Great video👍
I make several soda can jus for fun ,the best was that one out of monster energy drink that one last longer couse take more amount of alcohol .Viva Colonia Anahuac Chih y toda su Gente GALANTE que tanto extrano.
Hello. I made the stove as described. However, as I put my pot on the stove after a few seconds the flames go out? Am I doing something wrong?
Couple of thoughts... does the pot have a bit of an overhang or perhaps a bit concave? It could be suffocating the jets. Were you able to get the jets really, forcefully pushing out flame (and not just from the center)? If not, then it may need to prime a bit longer before you put a pot on it. If these things don't work you can also try a makeshift stand. I sometimes put some rocks together to get a bit of a windbreak and to make pseudo pot stand.
Honest question: why not just cut a can in half so it’s pretty much a bucket and then fill it with fuel and light it? Is it just more structural with more of the top left up cut? Or are the pin holes more efficient somehow? I see a huge flame in the massive middle opening and it seems like it would almost be the same to just not have the pin holes? I’m sure I’m wrong, but can someone plz explain?
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4:04 DO NOT cut notches - cut only very small slits (1/16" )......you are trying to build pressure in the inner chamber not vent it.........it will bloom faster and you will have better jets......I use an .020" drill in a pin vise for my jets.........any larger and you start to vent pressure.....
Great tip! Thanks for the feedback. I have had to work with the notch length to keep it short enough to close down around the raised, inner ring section so that it was a small opening but the slit idea is much more efficient. I'm going to give it a try on my next stove build. Thanks for taking the time to comment!!
I don't think it's going to make a difference when either opening is submerged in the fuel.
Will it hamper the flow if I were to enlarge to 2 inch instead of 1.5?
Changing the wall height definitely changes the flow rate so I experiment a bit to decide what works best for my purposes. If you want to use a 2" height I would suggest putting some wick material inside, between the walls. Many people use rock wool, carbon felt or fiberglass. [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
Could you easily pour out excess fluid when you are done cooking or do you need to take the stove apart?
Once made I never take then apart. After a few tries you get used to how long it burns and can dial in the fuel amount pretty well. Also, they are pretty hot when done so I like to just let them burn out. Thanks for watching!
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Is there a way to turn the flames on the soda can stove green without using boric acid or copper sulfate or copper acetate
Good question. Are you going to use it for heating food?
Copper salts and borax / boric acid are the only 2 I've ever tried.
What is the purpose of the inner wall?
Nice video my friend and awesome lil stove. So I can use regular alcohol instead of denatured alcohol!? I just subbed to ur channel 👏🏻👌🏻from Denver Colorado
Thank you so much for watching, posting a comment and the Sub!! I have used all kinds of fuels in these with great success. For rubbing alcohol, the lower the percent the more soot you will get. I use 91%. Thanks again!
Dialed In DIY thanks for ur info👌🏻👏🏻from Denver Colorado
Shouldn't the flame be blue? if I'm not mistaken, a yellow flame means your fuel isn't burning very cleanly (or as hot as it should.)
Also, learn from my mistake: do NOT use rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol (aka isopropyl alcohol) produces a HUGE amount of soot. Use denatured alcohol (ethanol + methanol).
Isopropyl isnt the cheapest either lolll, it's like 100x more expensive than spirit
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Cool, but for all the extra step & add ons, I don't see that it functions the least bit differently than the "standard" or "penny" can stoves. The flame burns the same, so to speak. Maybe I'm missing something.
Would it be a good idea to use rock wool or fibre glass insulation inside the stove to prevent any spills if the thing is tipped ??
Absolutely! Great idea too. I use fiberglass insulation in allot of my alcohol stove designs so no reason it wouldn't help in this one too! Thanks for the comment and for watching!!
Great design and idea. Who made this video? Kevin MacLeod? Is that the same Kevin MacLeod from the "This is Joel" channel videos? He was on that long road trip from Texas to Honduras. Thank you.
just came across this comment again and noticed my original reply is no longer here... huh, that's odd. Anyway, thanks again for the comment! BTW, Kevin MacLeod was the provider of the music I used in the video. I make all of my own vids on this channel. Thanks again for watching!!
Is there any reason you don't put the tope piece over the bottom one?
It has actually just been personal preference... In some styles I made it was more functional to have the top piece inside the bottom so I typically stick with it. Sorry for the delay in reply... I really do appreciate that you took the time to watch and post a comment!
im just wondering are these one-time use, or to be more detailed could you use these perhaps 10 times?
I have a similar style pop can stove that has served me well for over 6 years (approx. 160 boils per year) and still has plenty of life left in it. Definitely not single use.
very nice! thanks.
I greatly appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and to comment! Thanks!!
Hey how do I put the fire out after I light it?
If i need to put out it before it burns out i usually snuff it with a larger can. Normally i just let it burn out.
AWESOME.... how many time can you reuse it ?
Sorry if you never got my reply (many of my responses on this video seem to have vanished). I have made so many of these over the years and I have never burned one out; I seem to upgrade my design before that can happen. Even with some pretty extreme testing I have not destroyed one... I have accidentally crushed one but not overused one. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!!
@@DialedInDIY Can you use other substances other than alcohol?? Gasoline or whatever
@@mustafajuventino9964 Great question and yes, there are other fuels that you can use. Since these are typically used for heating fluids or cooking it is best to avoid anything that will give off toxic or noxious fumes. I would not use gasoline but there are options. Here is a link to a site I found that has good info on camping stove fuels: www.msrgear.com/blog/liquid-fuel-stoves-101-choosing-the-right-fuel-for-your-liquid-fuel-stove/
@@DialedInDIY thanks man
@@DialedInDIY thanks man
I just tried to build it and the part about the inner chamber must be wrong! If you cut right where the two sides don't overlap anymore, then you can't fix them inside out!
EDIT: Turns out I didn't really understand the instruction. Thanks for the video!
The key is keeping the entire width of the can wall for the inner wall that you are creating. Because inner wall is a smaller diameter than the original wall there will be plenty of overlap for the notches to hold it together. If it helps, double check the bottom left image at the 3:40 mark that shows how the cuts are made. Once the ring is rolled back to a circle you will connect at the notches marked with green (overlap it so that the last bit beyond the notches end up on the inside of your inner wall). If that doesn't help to clarify, please let me know and I will be happy to try and help. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
I just realized that I have to mark in the middle of the overlapping parts, not at the end of each strip...
It took me a few tries to get it to work just right but I really like the inner wall works with this design. Thanks for the follow-up!
I made one, but it doesn't have all these components (missing an inner wall). Maybe that's why it doesn't work. Physics principle missing. A bit too I found a chicken roasting stand to sit my burner on.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and post a comment! Hope all is well.
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I made a canister like this but when lit I only get fire through the middle not through the small side holes
The weep holes might be a bit small not allowing a good draw of fuel. Two options that can help. 1. use the top off another can to cover the large hole after it starts heating up. 2. Use the top from a soup can to put under the burner, add a little fuel and light (this heats the fuel to help force out the jets). Thanks for watching!!
Will kerosene work instead of alcohol?
With some carbon felt to wick it, kerosene or lamp oil will work. Maybe use bigger holes. I did a carbon-felt wick for an alcohol candle design and on a lark tried some high-dollar lamp oil from Vermont Lanterns. It burned stronger and hotter than the alcohol version. Needs a mantle and a chimney to maximize the burning, light, and radiant heat.
Do you think you could speed things up a lot? I can still almost follow you.
Lol... i will give it a shot and dial up the speed to 11.
I do have some vids where it sounds like I'm trying out for an auctioneer job... but I've been working in it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
RUclips had a speed up button. Use that.
This video is perfect.
If you are in your garage, just sharpen your pin on the floor.
Great idea... it really works too! thanks for watching and commenting!
How to turn it off?
I carry my alky stoves in a larger can to prevent damage and use the inverted larger can as a snuffer outer.
Good question... I usually let it run until empty but I have also used the same approach Barking Doggai mentioned by snuffing with a slightly larger can. Thanks for watching my video.
Thanks so much for watching and for replying to the question from sankalp R. I use a snuffer much like you mention when needed as well but I usually run the course of fuel that I put in.
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Whoops I just looked down and saw sander had the same question.
I’ll have to give it a try
Great minds think alike. If you try it I'd love to hear if it worked the way you wanted. The fiberglass insulation has worked well for me in many similar projects. Thanks for watching and for posting your question!
Wish I could watch it. CONSTANT playback errors on RUclips...
Finally it played!
Some people make a series of crimps on the inner wall to catch more heat presumably for faster startup and higher heat output.
If you sacrificed 3 of those jet holes, you can insert finishing nails in them to have a built in pot stand.
Still cannot understand why such a huge hole on the top.
Glad you were able to get the video to play. I love the idea of using finishing nails as a pot stand.Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and post a comment. [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
@@DialedInDIY No apologies necessary.
The finishing nails were not my idea. Got that from another video.
For me, I got both a redcamp stove that came with a pot stand and a trangia that doesn't come with one.
Trangia fits the redcamp pot stand well.
I also have a firebox and firebox nano, both will fit the trangia or redcamp stoves.
Regardless of which setup you use, a wind screen (I bought those too) would be a prudent insurance to ensure your stuff heats/cooks properly.
I even have some soda can stoves as well.
@@crazysquirrel9425 Windscreen is definitely key... especially when not just doing a video shoot 😄 I have also had great success with large soup cans or coffee cans with a door cut out and a some added airflow holes. I like to put together items that can nest well to take up less space when possible. Sounds like you've tried some great products. Do you have a favorite set-up?
@@DialedInDIY You can also use a piece of 6" furnace duct work.
Yes, I have tried multiple products.
Sorta LOL
Only got to use 3 so far.
Limited time and weather not cooperating.
STILL have to try out my Zebra pot to see if I can actually bake something...
Give it up bro
Soda can burner .
Mine exploded
Oh no... was it this design? Did it have the same amount and number of holes?
I made another one and it worked just fine. I think the reason it exploded it's because it heated the air inside and the air has only a little hole on the top to escape. No One Was Hurt.
I did my own design based on this one
@@minxyms2748 glad to hear nobody was hurt and that you got it all working!!
Awesome. So glad it worked out.
The real test is when you try to boil 2 cups of water on this stove.
You will be faced with 4 questions to answer:
The amount of fuel you used, is it enough to achieve boiling?
And How long did it take?
Do you put the pot of water directly onto the stove or do you use a stand?
In case it is directly onto the stove won't you suffocate the flames? as you did in this video.
So true... at roughly 5:30 I put the cover over the larger hole which let the jets keep going. I have put items directly on top of the stove and had it work well since the jets come from the side. Elevation will effect time to boil so I take that into consideration when deciding amount of fuel. I also like using rocks around the stove to set a small pot on when possible too. I don't recall how much fuel I used to get this stove to boil water but it worked very well for that. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment! Hope you are staying safe and healthy.
When I set my pot on it to boil water my flame goes out.
fail
You talk and go through it so fast it's impossible to keep up!!! I wasn't doing this for fun I have no other way to cook besides a fire but it's raining outside. But after pausing and rewinding more than a dozen times I completely gave up trying to follow you and make this!
My apologies.. I used to really talk quick in my earlier videos. I think I was trying to get more words in without making the video too long. Sorry it made it hard to follow along with. [So sorry for the delay... life kinda got in the way for a bit]
Maybe you’re used to RUclips videos that take forever talking nonsense about other things. This video is perfect.
I would take one of my stoves Mahalo or the Ultimate stove over ANY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE ALCOHOL STOVES. Sam At BatchStovez makes an AWESOME GRAM weenie stove, I carry that stove as a back up just in case I crush my stove. And I have an awesome stove made by Tinny at Min MiniBull design I use for baking. Yes I made my OWN baking/simmer stove but the one made by Tinny is better than mine