Homemade "Steel Can" Heater/Stove! - The "Cotton Ball" heater/stove! - Easy DIY

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  • Опубликовано: 3 фев 2025

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  • @UNoBugMe1
    @UNoBugMe1 3 года назад +918

    Wow the simplicity to make that stove is amazing. That stove could possibly save your life in a bad situation, thanks for sharing!!!

    • @desertsun02
      @desertsun02  3 года назад +76

      You bet! 👍✔

    • @saltpepper1894
      @saltpepper1894 3 года назад +22

      like when your active killer republican governor tries several ways to kill you with power outage, maskless pandemic crusade etc... friday the 13th's Jason is jellz

    • @darrelhouse5438
      @darrelhouse5438 3 года назад +24

      @@saltpepper1894 psh

    • @little_wonderer9290
      @little_wonderer9290 3 года назад +142

      @@saltpepper1894 The governor didn't order the blackout. Masks don't work and they make you sick. Nobody's "killing you" by not wearing a mask and nobody's ripping your filthy little security blanket away from you if you want to keep wearing it.

    • @saltpepper1894
      @saltpepper1894 3 года назад +13

      @@little_wonderer9290 another cultist heard from...

  • @xitscandyx8263
    @xitscandyx8263 4 года назад +407

    Texas really needed this

    • @thoughtsfromathenasreality
      @thoughtsfromathenasreality 3 года назад +19

      No use for electricity! People who don't study and aren't prepared don't get sympathy from me!

    • @sk8ercaligirl
      @sk8ercaligirl 3 года назад +13

      Yassss! Very cool. 👍

    • @robertmoore1472
      @robertmoore1472 3 года назад +34

      Texas was fine. The news lied a little bit about how helpless we were. We're Texans, we know how to handle ourselves in natural disasters.

    • @carolynlewis9019
      @carolynlewis9019 3 года назад +24

      @@robertmoore1472 can't trust the media, they're so bias.

    • @jonseymouse
      @jonseymouse 3 года назад +13

      Yep. 'cause all that global warming that cow farts create didn't heat up anything. Lol!

  • @miapdx503
    @miapdx503 3 года назад +123

    Here we are, November of 2021. As we face another winter, I'm binging on prep videos.

    • @asdfjkl7496
      @asdfjkl7496 3 года назад +4

      It's actually fun to make these things.

    • @sabrinaalston1243
      @sabrinaalston1243 3 года назад +2

      Me Too

    • @schechter01
      @schechter01 3 года назад +3

      Find a couple good books on prepping & emergencies, & you won't have to watch vids every year.

    • @susansupino4011
      @susansupino4011 3 года назад +2

      Me too!!!

    • @judydistefano1648
      @judydistefano1648 3 года назад +1

      Another easy cooking can is a tuna can with cardboard box cut same depth. Wind it tight holding the cardboard drop it into can. It must be twisted tight. Melt unscented candles and pour into can . Can be used candles bought at garage sales. It will light for weeks. If you put a clay pot on it upside down,you can get heat or use it to cook or light.

  • @lixxxxit
    @lixxxxit 3 года назад +890

    A better way to make this would be the same but instead of alchohol, rub vasaline into the cotton balls until they are all completely saturated, then load them into your can. It will have the same amount of heat and light, but will burn way longer, and wont evaporate when not lit. You can also put foil over the top and control the amount of flame by putting different size holes in the foil.

    • @joesefa474
      @joesefa474 3 года назад +64

      Thank u ...just learned something today

    • @lettystevens3379
      @lettystevens3379 3 года назад +42

      Wow. Thanks for sharing.

    • @AD-53
      @AD-53 3 года назад +20

      Thanks for that, I was wondering where I would buy the alcohol that he used I have no idea where I would get it.

    • @marialood5831
      @marialood5831 3 года назад +27

      How would you put out the fire with the vaseline cotton balls?

    • @tarafox6618
      @tarafox6618 3 года назад +19

      @@AD-53 drug store. It's rubbing alcohol. Used to clean wounds too. By the hydrogen peroxide

  • @carolynthornton8017
    @carolynthornton8017 3 года назад +59

    IN MY VIEW
    You can’t get any simpler than this!
    Two cans (one smaller to fit inside the other), dirt, cotton balls and alcohol. Genius.

    • @boppzz
      @boppzz 24 дня назад

      Simpler would be. One can with alcohol in it. Done! 😂

  • @dogood12anotherlove70
    @dogood12anotherlove70 7 лет назад +635

    I've watched a lot of these and yours is the best and simplest I've seen, good job!

    • @conniepine8642
      @conniepine8642 3 года назад +5

      Agree

    • @cherylclark7303
      @cherylclark7303 3 года назад +3

      @@WaywardSon-pl2rn Fguhifjhjrihhbtng Vic

    • @mrsmarie1292
      @mrsmarie1292 3 года назад

      Yes it’s simple anyone can do it !! Awesome 👏🏻

    • @squintygreeneyes
      @squintygreeneyes 3 года назад

      yah, no way burning that in any kinda home wont give u cancer

    • @lyndaschultz5730
      @lyndaschultz5730 3 года назад

      U. R on FIRE
      🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @coryavila01
    @coryavila01 3 года назад +335

    OMG, that is the most clever thing I've ever seen! I'm a city dweller & a prepper. Keeping food cold & being able to cook are two of my concerns should the power go out. Thank you so much for sharing this!

    • @desertsun02
      @desertsun02  3 года назад +13

      hi there and thanks 🙂

    • @jadedoptimist6364
      @jadedoptimist6364 3 года назад +15

      I just bought a few XXLarge hot water bottles on Amazon. I will just heat the water and rotate the same water to keep warm. It certainly can't hurt.

    • @striderm8389
      @striderm8389 3 года назад +7

      @@jadedoptimist6364 thanks for the tip! BTW I use ordinary plastic bottles filled w/hot tap water at my feet

    • @lex6819
      @lex6819 3 года назад +30

      @@jadedoptimist6364 Sew a bag from a Terry cloth washcloth, fill with feed corn from the feed store or bird feeding corn, whip stitch it shut. You can heat it up and it will stay warm for hours. Corn retains heat better than anything else I have tried.

    • @nellyt2807
      @nellyt2807 3 года назад

      Oh man get yourself a life a girlfriend to play with or just do the five finger shuffle. but please don't get over excited about flames in a fkng can .

  • @TheDamiankidd02
    @TheDamiankidd02 7 лет назад +69

    ABOUT TO GO DRIVING THROUGH OUT MEXICO ON A 1973 BEETLE I JUST BOUGHT AND WATCHING HACK SURVIVAL VIDEOS BUT THIS ONE JUST MADE MY DAY.. THANK YOU ZIIIIRRRR

  • @scottr4586
    @scottr4586 3 года назад +103

    That is one of the easiest and most efficient things I’ve seen for heating and cooking .
    It’s so easy even I can do that! That will be on my prep list!
    Thank you.

    • @pugsymalone6539
      @pugsymalone6539 3 года назад +3

      You can also buy sterno by the case at Costco...alcohol in a gel medium. With a tight fitting lid. Might be cheaper per ounce than making your own, but not sure.

  • @nicheleloh2893
    @nicheleloh2893 3 года назад +51

    U know that this is still a great idea! I used this method when I was living homeless in my tent to keep warm. It truly works. I used toilet paper cuz I didn't have cotton balls but all the same. I ran out of alcohol a bunch though.

    • @Queen-jc8fd
      @Queen-jc8fd 3 года назад +3

      How long does it take to heat up a frying pan?

    • @mchrysogelos7623
      @mchrysogelos7623 3 года назад +3

      @@Queen-jc8fd I thought he said it only took a few minutes, not sure if he meant from start to finish though.

    • @face1647
      @face1647 3 года назад

      How long does it burn

    • @debbielt514
      @debbielt514 3 года назад +3

      I hope you never haft to live in A Tent or be homeless.. But one had said Vaseline. I’d use Solid version vegetable oil.. Good Luck 🍀

  • @paularizzo5217
    @paularizzo5217 3 года назад +273

    And, that's why I save my cans...🙂

    • @henryottis295
      @henryottis295 3 года назад +14

      You never know.......

    • @carolynlewis9019
      @carolynlewis9019 3 года назад +25

      I'm going to start saving mine, it's time to make chili! Lol

    • @bettyschneider5268
      @bettyschneider5268 3 года назад +7

      I know right!🗑🥃🗑🍳🍞🍕☕

    • @tonyaelem1674
      @tonyaelem1674 3 года назад +15

      If lights went out could definitely do this set up in a grill and place pots and pans on grill racks directly over fire could make entire meals just like a stovetop

    • @suejones433
      @suejones433 3 года назад +9

      Yes, have metal coffe cans 7.. askin God what can I do with them. Thx

  • @iadoreadonai
    @iadoreadonai 3 года назад +143

    Thanks!!...Picking my cans from the trash right Now!!..😄

  • @donberry6079
    @donberry6079 4 года назад +182

    Great idea! Easiest alcohol stove ever.

    • @factsmatter1172
      @factsmatter1172 3 года назад +2

      @S.L.F. and do what?

    • @johnvanegmond1812
      @johnvanegmond1812 3 года назад +6

      @S.L.F. For me the sand and large can act as a stabilizer. I'd hate to bump the fuel can and knock it over.

    • @johnvanegmond1812
      @johnvanegmond1812 3 года назад

      @S.L.F. Excellent!

    • @mariastellamelendez8670
      @mariastellamelendez8670 3 года назад

      @S.L.F. Wouldn't the larger can provide balance and safety.

  • @nicsmada
    @nicsmada 3 года назад +113

    NOW THAT IS PERFECT FOR WHAT'S ABOUT TO COME. 👍

    • @louisgonzalez8846
      @louisgonzalez8846 3 года назад +4

      Poor pups wont freeze when it gets cold and could use it to heat their food beforehand. Very practical for homeless pups as well.

    • @tahoe7779
      @tahoe7779 3 года назад +1

      @@louisgonzalez8846 There should not be homeless pups. Don't you have a shelter in your area that will take them in? Oh, I hope so

  • @Proverbs--tx6yr
    @Proverbs--tx6yr 3 года назад +57

    Excellent! People haven’t a clue that we will need these alternatives to the conveniences we’re used too.. Prep now because if you’re unaware of what’s coming, you’ll perish for lack of knowledge ..

  • @mimilong3817
    @mimilong3817 3 года назад +392

    During the Texas deep freeze, I cooked breakfast and dinner in my fireplace 🔥

    • @lucaskarges3270
      @lucaskarges3270 3 года назад +9

      Lmao Texas deep freeze y’all don’t know deep freeze I’m from sd hahaha

    • @mimilong3817
      @mimilong3817 3 года назад +35

      @@lucaskarges3270 :
      Yeah but your houses are built for it. Even Our vegetation died.

    • @mimilong3817
      @mimilong3817 3 года назад +16

      @@lucaskarges3270 :
      So, how would you do with no utilities, no relatives nor friends to help you?

    • @lucaskarges3270
      @lucaskarges3270 3 года назад +2

      @@mimilong3817at times weeks depends but your sub freeze isn’t like ours ours is 70 below at times 50 to 70 mph wind chill

    • @mimilong3817
      @mimilong3817 3 года назад +32

      @@lucaskarges3270 :
      Yeah that very cold but the difference is is that you know the potential of the weather and the extreme possibilities which you and most in your state are most likely well prepared for. It’s very different in a state that receives very little snow but then a very extreme weather event occurs which people (some) are not prepared to even survive. We’ve had temperatures below zero before but nothing like what we experienced. Many people died.

  • @BipolarPics
    @BipolarPics 9 лет назад +83

    Glad to see you back! Always liked your videos. Straight to the point. Not a lot of talk.

  • @tinadoty5406
    @tinadoty5406 3 года назад +44

    Most creative thing I've seen w heat and light.

  • @WildWestGal
    @WildWestGal 3 года назад +66

    Brilliant! You can also just crimp tin foil over the small can before inserting it, then pour the soil or sand without a funnel. I love these kinds of emergency/camping hacks!

  • @withexpectancy5818
    @withexpectancy5818 3 года назад +26

    Thank you so much for this!No selling. No measuring. So simple!😊

  • @sunshinepurple1043
    @sunshinepurple1043 3 года назад +235

    That's it? Holy smokes! I have all the ingredients in my home rn!

    • @WeAreStrongwithJesus
      @WeAreStrongwithJesus 3 года назад +16

      And OUTSIDE of your home! (Dirt 🤓😉🙃)
      This is so awesome!

    • @CG-ko8yh
      @CG-ko8yh 3 года назад +13

      Right!? Couldn’t believe how simple 🤗🤗

    • @happilyeverafterenterprise2239
      @happilyeverafterenterprise2239 3 года назад +8

      Yep...count me in...thanks for this reminder!!

    • @mchrysogelos7623
      @mchrysogelos7623 3 года назад +5

      @@WeAreStrongwithJesus some of us have that within the home too! (plants, not on the floors!! 😉 )

    • @user-pt2xy5gn7w
      @user-pt2xy5gn7w 3 года назад

      𝑳𝒐𝒍

  • @celestefreeman9061
    @celestefreeman9061 3 года назад +20

    Thanks! This is perfect for anyone! Easy, cheap ,no storage problem! Answer to prayer ! God bless you! Lives will be saved‼💛🙋‍♀️

  • @marymary-vg2ts
    @marymary-vg2ts 3 года назад +3

    People need to stop throwing things away.
    This is life saving knowledge thank you!!

    • @desertsun02
      @desertsun02  3 года назад +1

      i agree. i've been saving my old food cans for years. (also glass jars, plastic bottles and aluminum cans - plus scrap cardboard and styrofoam)

  • @keyshield5777
    @keyshield5777 3 года назад +26

    Thanks for making this video we will need this in the years to come these are good Survivor skill and is much needed!!

  • @Gerlad970
    @Gerlad970 3 года назад +2

    This poster is a class act the entire video is information and he did it well. Most of the these be they survival thigns are quick fixes end msotly about the poster being seen and makes a theatrical production out of it. This fella does a fantastic job.

    • @desertsun02
      @desertsun02  3 года назад

      thanks much. i always try to keep it about the project (and not about me).

    • @modestepamela2778
      @modestepamela2778 3 года назад +1

      I agree some of them ramble on so damn much😁

  • @userPs91victory
    @userPs91victory 3 года назад +167

    Great method. The dirt around the can inside prevents from over heating. Cup full of oil + the cotton ball with a gentle 2 fingers twist at the end to make a wick can last much longer and create heat to be used for different purposes. Thanks for the tip about the dirt. A clay pot full of oil with the cotton ball with a twisted wick at the end is also very useful. The clay can resist the intensity of the flame and the heat.

    • @teresafugere5633
      @teresafugere5633 3 года назад +7

      I'm sorry what kind of oil are you talking about and how do you make a wick out of what

    • @denicedavis5020
      @denicedavis5020 3 года назад +12

      @@teresafugere5633 Any oil... Crisco oil...I've seen them where they put a tapered candle in the can for the wick. 🕯

    • @denicedavis5020
      @denicedavis5020 3 года назад +13

      @@teresafugere5633 Pull a little of the cotton ball up and twisting it.

    • @teresafugere5633
      @teresafugere5633 3 года назад +6

      @@denicedavis5020 Thank you

    • @ChamberedMaiden
      @ChamberedMaiden 3 года назад +13

      @@teresafugere5633 Research the "Vegetable Oil" candles of the 1980's.

  • @sneakapeek2577
    @sneakapeek2577 7 лет назад +21

    you are one of the smartest guys ive seen on the internet kudos!

    • @hazztv6317
      @hazztv6317 3 года назад +3

      I totally agree. 😊

  • @jimwortham8634
    @jimwortham8634 3 года назад +30

    This is one thing I love about RUclips thanks so much did good

    • @yolandalumpkin1605
      @yolandalumpkin1605 3 года назад +2

      Yes, I've learned so many things from You Tube. Thanks!

  • @iamhighsocietay2928
    @iamhighsocietay2928 2 года назад +2

    Six years later and this is still gold!! I've watched several of these and this is by far the most simple and effective video. Thank you and RUclips!

  • @mesummika569
    @mesummika569 3 года назад +99

    Back in 2012 was frozen in the house. The whole town was shut down for a couple weeks. Live in a really old house and the house is not insulated and struggle with smaller heaters or ac's as the case maybe. But when everything was down was able to heat rooms and keep pipes from freezing with this method.

    • @sherizuech6562
      @sherizuech6562 3 года назад +10

      What's the total burn time for these do you know? Also do you fill the can of cotton balls up completely with alcohol or just wet them really good?

    • @charlesleblanc6638
      @charlesleblanc6638 3 года назад +3

      I would think wetting them good would be enough. Don't know about time frame, but it should last quite a while.

    • @jkcarroll
      @jkcarroll 3 года назад +13

      @@sherizuech6562 After putting in the cotton balls, fill it up to within a quarter inch of the top. The cotton balls act as a wick, and will "suck up" the alcohol as needed to keep the flame going.
      Also, if you need to buy the rubbing alcohol, get the 90% stuff instead of the 70% stuff -- it's more efficient. Or you could go to a paint/hardware store and get denatured alcohol which should burn with very, very little smoke.
      As for burn time, with that amount of alcohol assume a 4-5 hour continuous burn. If you're really curious, build one yourself and time it.

    • @niomi2766
      @niomi2766 3 года назад

      Did you use larger cans? And how long did the flame last? Thanks.

    • @sherizuech6562
      @sherizuech6562 3 года назад +2

      @@jkcarroll thank you

  • @derindawalker9849
    @derindawalker9849 3 года назад +16

    I made this.I used cat litter since it was available..works well!!Instead of the large cans of fruit I bought a nice metal utensil holder for $4.00 it is more sturdy also.

    • @melissas7589
      @melissas7589 3 года назад +5

      great idea with the kitty litter, esp if its winter and the ground is frozen or might be rocky, ect.

  • @tobascoheat6582
    @tobascoheat6582 3 года назад +3

    Not bad!! I'm glad you showed the "stove" can in between two taller cans for when it's in "stove" mode.

  • @dr.yahkovabyisrael6969
    @dr.yahkovabyisrael6969 3 года назад +22

    Perfect for the freezing weather. Be prepared AT ALL TIMES

  • @Johnny_Shadow
    @Johnny_Shadow 3 года назад +2

    Damn that's good. I like that others are weighing in so we all learn from each other.

  • @vidanaps714
    @vidanaps714 3 года назад +1

    Such a valuable tool to learn how to live off the grid send much love wherever you are dear! Thank you 💜🙏🏽💜🙏🏽💜🙏🏽💜🥰🥰🥰🥰Stayed bless

  • @lburrell1965
    @lburrell1965 9 лет назад +47

    Great for when the power is out!

  • @TheGLORIOUS-GOSPELof-CHRIST
    @TheGLORIOUS-GOSPELof-CHRIST 3 года назад +8

    Totally blown away! Thank you SO VERY MUCH!! Was wondering how I was gonna heat anything. Your awesome! Thank you for blessing me and others with this video. 🙏🤗❤️

    • @desertsun02
      @desertsun02  3 года назад +2

      hi there. glad I could help 🙂

  • @simplygoodwoman
    @simplygoodwoman 3 года назад +5

    WOW! This is awesome! 20 years ago (in the late 90s) a man (who was a former hobo for years) came to my door with a can on fire almost like this - using a viena sausage can. He wanted to show me how to use one and I have used it since, BUT this is more stable! Thanks for sharing (I know, this is 5 years later that I am adding this)

    • @JohnDavis-yz9nq
      @JohnDavis-yz9nq 3 года назад +1

      Mary I don’t believe your story.

    • @jolenecool6713
      @jolenecool6713 3 года назад

      Who cares what you believe or don't believe. It's her story.

  • @joydeep.ghosh_
    @joydeep.ghosh_ Год назад +1

    Ur the smartest I found regarding chaffing fuel, camping stoves or sternos online, but ur the smartest. Btw 4 guyz who doesn't know yet, chaffing fuel can give u 5 hours of cooking.

  • @I-Told-U-So
    @I-Told-U-So 3 года назад +2

    Wow, it's much safer than propane or butane and much cheaper. .. I must try this... Thanks for the vid. :)

  • @marsse360
    @marsse360 3 года назад +3

    OMG! The easiest and safest emergency stove that I never seen before and I have been looking for several options

  • @carolynlewis9019
    @carolynlewis9019 3 года назад +18

    Thank you that will help me out a lot, I'm learning about being more prepared.

    • @desertsun02
      @desertsun02  3 года назад +12

      hi. i'm glad it helped you! - feel free to check out rest of my channel. almost every video on it in some way has a 'being prepared' or an 'off-grid' aspect to it (over 300). tip: a quick way to see lots of my content fast is to go to my channel page and click the playlist tab. it's all laid out by sections and interests. also from there you can find a playlist called 'compilations'. those comp. videos show lots of my vids in a 'compressed format' for easy and fast viewing.

    • @carolynlewis9019
      @carolynlewis9019 3 года назад +5

      @@desertsun02 thank you sir!

  • @corycraft3701
    @corycraft3701 3 года назад +45

    My dad used to do something similar to this back in the 70s and 80s using the old metal coffee cans and a roll of toilet paper. Didn't have to use dirt or a 2nd can because the toilet paper soaked up the alcohol so well and was much more solid than cotton balls. Used it in our tree stands deer hunting for heat

    • @johnbull1938
      @johnbull1938 3 года назад +3

      @@tahoe7779 #10can/pint paint can/105 ounce can. take cardboard core out of toilet paper. i use 91% rubbing alcohol, regulate by number of aluminum foil wads on top of toilet paper ... the more surface area covered, less heat.

    • @nude_cat_ellie7417
      @nude_cat_ellie7417 3 года назад +3

      How long did it burn for?

    • @face1647
      @face1647 3 года назад +1

      How long does it burn?

    • @face1647
      @face1647 3 года назад +1

      How long does it burn

    • @Bluepeacocks88
      @Bluepeacocks88 3 года назад

      @@johnbull1938 paint can great idea since has the lid !

  • @sunshinesunshine94
    @sunshinesunshine94 3 года назад +2

    And this is why people shouldn't freeze to death, this is an amazing idea and YOUR AMAZING for sharing it with everyone !!!!!!!

  • @dr.ronota7613
    @dr.ronota7613 3 года назад +2

    Wow. You have no idea. My lights electricity has been off for almost a month. This is very helpful. A God send idea. I've subscribed today. Thank you

  • @sistersister8679
    @sistersister8679 3 года назад +321

    AND THE REWARD FOR THIS YEARS BEST VIDEO, GOES TO?
    🎉 🎈 🎈 🎈🎈🎉🎈🎈🎈🎈🎉

  • @changenow6002
    @changenow6002 3 года назад +14

    I love learning new things! Thank you! This is very useful

  • @daisysantana7909
    @daisysantana7909 3 года назад +9

    Thank you! For now on I will be saving cans

  • @robinbjorge9329
    @robinbjorge9329 3 года назад +2

    Mind boggling! Fantastic! I am not a survivalist or a handy person so I super appreciate videos such as this. I can do this! Thank you!

  • @bohotumbleweed8319
    @bohotumbleweed8319 3 года назад +2

    Travelling I used to cook on this for many,many months,everyday.

  • @dallasron51
    @dallasron51 3 года назад +40

    Excellent ! This is what I needed last week. I had all this stuff, too. Thanks !

  • @sparklita1
    @sparklita1 9 лет назад +18

    Nice! If we all had stills, we could heat our homes for pennies.

  • @Av-do9dc
    @Av-do9dc 3 года назад +12

    This brought back memories of when I was a girl scout..👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

    • @jasonrussell7085
      @jasonrussell7085 3 года назад

      Are you a boy now?just curious by how things are nowadays..

    • @Av-do9dc
      @Av-do9dc 3 года назад

      @@jasonrussell7085 Huhhhhh

    • @jasonrussell7085
      @jasonrussell7085 3 года назад

      I'm sorry. I was playing.. just making a joke about how things are nowadays..

  • @bullitt7544
    @bullitt7544 3 года назад +2

    Totally MAD MAX !
    I love it.

  • @davidhickenbottom6574
    @davidhickenbottom6574 3 года назад +1

    Old time trucker used to keep them in the truck incase of breakdowns plus some canned foods. Dad always traveled with some food.

  • @Sunshine-qk1cs
    @Sunshine-qk1cs 3 года назад +22

    GOD BLESS YOU FOR SHARING. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸

  • @artistcarolinateresita7803
    @artistcarolinateresita7803 3 года назад +9

    Looks like most delicious cooked egg ever. 😍 Great tip.

  • @shellyfoster1995
    @shellyfoster1995 3 года назад +7

    Thank you. I might need that one of these days. That is a great idea. Already have everything here at home.

  • @karensheehan2878
    @karensheehan2878 3 года назад +2

    I live in Australia. In mostly temperate climate but winter can go from -4c to +30c. Minus four is nasty. no way to acclimatise. Heavy moisture in air means fires don't draw. Kerosene heaters are G8. Economical, heat one room at a time then slightly open doors to next living space and heat that room and so on. Give fast immediate warmth but do need air ventilation to prevent suffocating. Can cook on them. A full tank runs for 8 hrs on low. Can be found in camping stores. Also camping stores have butane gas heaters too. They work well but I don't use due to too many leftover canisters going to landfill. Also. A big pot of water brought to boil, turned off and left on stove puts out heat to keep a room warm. Reboil when cold. I experiment to save cash. Good luck. Thinking of you as you are about to enter winter. God Bless.

  • @johnk3071
    @johnk3071 3 года назад +2

    Great..thank you!! You never know..with the way the world is today!!

  • @cocacolafiesta
    @cocacolafiesta 9 лет назад +16

    That's awesome! Glad you're making more videos!

  • @nb4749
    @nb4749 3 года назад +10

    Thanks! That's a great emergency back up stove.

  • @sonilynn6791
    @sonilynn6791 3 года назад +23

    Thank you! This is so simple that even I can do this. I'm trying to find all types of things I can use in an emergency.

    • @pamelapurla7137
      @pamelapurla7137 3 года назад +2

      Get cans of corned beef hash and cook with eggs if you like and/or add some veggies of your choice. When the SHTF big time, slice spam and sautee 'til crispy ... ditto canned corned beef.

  • @_keke_justbuilt_diff
    @_keke_justbuilt_diff 3 года назад +2

    Know this don't ever give up GOD is With You

  • @dianewoods560
    @dianewoods560 3 года назад +2

    Wow!!! My mind is blown. This is like magic. 😳 thanks for sharing.😳😳😳😊

  • @michaelblackwell7408
    @michaelblackwell7408 3 года назад +5

    I have a tiny wood stove in my camper that has a 2" flue and hard to get going because there's low draft.
    Now I have an awesome source for it.
    Plus it will be safely contained.

  • @FknNefFy
    @FknNefFy 3 года назад +54

    I’m curious how long they burn for… Do you know you can just bring Crisco too and it last for a really long time?

  • @atlasshrugged7475
    @atlasshrugged7475 3 года назад +14

    The cast iron frying pan was a good to use because of weight balancing, heat distribution and it holds the heat better.

    • @derindawalker9849
      @derindawalker9849 3 года назад

      Copper bottom pans work just as well as iron cast!

    • @tahoe7779
      @tahoe7779 3 года назад +1

      And the flame doesn't hurt cast iron. Those pans are beasts in the kitchen and out in the wild when camping.

  • @cathymckinley2066
    @cathymckinley2066 3 года назад +1

    ALL I can say is BRAVO, And Thank You So much

  • @joycebowen8958
    @joycebowen8958 3 года назад +1

    Thank You. We were in dire straights for a few weeks last winter here in Texas and many of us were I'll prepared this would have perhaps saved a great many of us the distress we were under. Making some of these to keep in my prepper kit!

  • @monieluvs4125
    @monieluvs4125 3 года назад +9

    This mini stove is pretty awesome! It reminds me of chafing dish fuel gel, which I used to cook when there was a power outage. And I felt as thrilled as you did cooking your eggs 😋
    The only adjustment I would do is add aluminum foil (if it was available) to keep it in place instead of the dirt. I'm sure that would give it the the right amount of tension to hold it in place.
    Thank you for sharing! You made it super simple! This is absolutely one of the easiest ways to cook in an emergency.
    And I like the fact that it can be reused. That's the best part! You are very resourceful.
    I'll be testing this puppy pretty soon, it really outweighs trying to punch holes out of thick can of whatever, lol. I appreciate your easy tutorial, stay safe out there, God Bless ❤

  • @PREPFORIT
    @PREPFORIT 9 лет назад +26

    AWESOME ! - added to my Survival playlist. Thanks !

  • @kerryeberrie6587
    @kerryeberrie6587 3 года назад +7

    Easy to remember, easy to do. Awesome in a push comes to shove situation. Thank you for posting😊👍

  • @merazhroberts
    @merazhroberts 3 года назад +2

    So happy I stumbled up on this

  • @amybroussard8404
    @amybroussard8404 3 года назад +1

    This is so easy. I’m a widow and this will come in handy!!! Thank You!!

  • @heidimisfeldt5685
    @heidimisfeldt5685 3 года назад +209

    🥚🍳🥘 Best place to do this, is inside the kitchen sink. 🔥🔥🔥

    • @beholdheiscomingonthecloud5526
      @beholdheiscomingonthecloud5526 3 года назад +5

      @@kevinspliid8509 Keep it and make the alcohol stove. Double insurance

    • @dogmom468
      @dogmom468 3 года назад +9

      Or inside your oven for things that cook longer?

    • @striderm8389
      @striderm8389 3 года назад +4

      Great idea! Thatz a pretty big flame..

    • @heidimisfeldt5685
      @heidimisfeldt5685 3 года назад +13

      @@dogmom468
      🌺🌸 Things that cook longer are done under normal circumstances, when the lights are out, you conserve whatever little alternative energy and resources you happen to have.
      THE ONLY SAFE WAY TO USE THE OVEN, IS WITHIN WHAT IT IS DESIGNED FOR. No alternative nothing in the oven inside a house.
      🌻🍀 Look up solar oven, can be build at home, or purchased, for outdoor use, you can even bake a turkey in it, if you have enough daylight, like in the summer. A solar oven works even in the snow, in the midst of winter, as long as you have plenty of sun shine.

    • @smilenein
      @smilenein 3 года назад +5

      @@heidimisfeldt5685 I have one and on a sunny day it will get to 350 degrees even 380. I cook a package of chicken leg quarters in my dutch oven in it for my dogs all the time. Have even baked cookies and brownies in it.

  • @tcar02d
    @tcar02d 9 лет назад +32

    Baking soda can has a plastic lid, And can be put on once the can cools.

    • @nude_cat_ellie7417
      @nude_cat_ellie7417 3 года назад +1

      Or the smaller cans from freeze dried long term foods (the one smaller than the #10 can)

  • @jdkkittrell3052
    @jdkkittrell3052 3 года назад +5

    This will be perfect for when the dark winter comes with no electricity for heat or cooking food 💯

  • @adrianavaca2417
    @adrianavaca2417 3 года назад +2

    Wow thank you for sharing this valuable emergency resource.

    • @desertsun02
      @desertsun02  3 года назад

      i'm glad i could help you 😉 ✔

  • @charlenelynch6505
    @charlenelynch6505 3 года назад +2

    Excellent. Thank you for some much needed information. God bless you 🙏💙

  • @sharinnature
    @sharinnature 3 года назад +24

    I can't wait to do this💙

  • @barbaraherrera3984
    @barbaraherrera3984 3 года назад +7

    🥳 awesome sauce 👏.. you don’t understand how much you have helped out so many people with your DIY can stove !! This method is economical and budget friendly for those who are on limited income plus it gives you some warmth during a crisis. Thank you with all my heart ♥️ ... you may have just saved me and my family, and thousands more from another Texas winter freeze ☃️❄️🥶 .

    • @desertsun02
      @desertsun02  3 года назад

      Glad I could help ✔🔥🔥

    •  2 года назад

      Its The Lord's Angels guiding knowledge and ideas to God's Children

  • @angelahenderson5359
    @angelahenderson5359 3 года назад +14

    I love it. I was wondering how to cook food if I ever lost power

    • @patrickkirwan3353
      @patrickkirwan3353 3 года назад

      newspaper, wood and a lighter.

    • @judydistefano1648
      @judydistefano1648 3 года назад +1

      I got a sun oven. I cooked a bag of beans in the front yard in 1 and half hrs. With the help of the sun.loved it. And banana bread

    • @Bluepeacocks88
      @Bluepeacocks88 3 года назад

      @@judydistefano1648 saw another YT video that used black bucket, small grate at bottom and dark colored pot with lid and solar shade to direct sun. Actually baked small loaf bread inside the pot in tin like for mini breads. On my list to make

  • @mjackson7809
    @mjackson7809 2 года назад

    Thank you. I am doing this tonight. You are a lifesaver, God bless you. Brillant person. So. I went to home depot and bought sand and then used two cans I had cooked with, and it worked so easily. Since I did not have a lot of cotton balls it lasted only 30 mins, but it was relaxing to watch it and I felt that I had achieved something. I did not use new cottonballs, but used some old cotton from a blanket my dog had torn up and it was suitable.

  • @nunyabiznez1025
    @nunyabiznez1025 3 года назад

    You NEVER seize to amaze me! Thank you for sharing!

    • @desertsun02
      @desertsun02  3 года назад

      thanks! and thanks for watching! 👍

  • @l1meyman
    @l1meyman 3 года назад +3

    ...is the algorithm trying to tell us something??🙉🙁 seriously so grateful to have seen this!

  • @777steelerfan
    @777steelerfan 9 лет назад +9

    Going to try this ASAP! Very cool

  • @PreciousLoveMusic
    @PreciousLoveMusic 3 года назад +2

    This is amazing I'm definitely going to do this. THANK YOU!!!

    • @desertsun02
      @desertsun02  3 года назад +1

      thanks. go for it 👈🔥

  • @dianemcginnis6163
    @dianemcginnis6163 3 года назад +1

    How wonderful I have of that. So in the days if needed . Praise the Lord. Thank you , Bless you .. a new watcher

  • @deborahhernandez1505
    @deborahhernandez1505 3 года назад +2

    I'm ready for the Texas freeze of 2022 now!

  • @jude7321
    @jude7321 3 года назад +7

    I love your idea, that's awesome! Maybe you could make one of those in a paint can and you'd have a lid to close it up to save your alcohol from evaporating.
    GREAT IDEA! your light bulbs on💡smart guy.
    Jude from Kentucky ✝️ 🥀 🐎

  • @sinjin6219
    @sinjin6219 3 года назад +17

    you can also use perlite instead of cotton. Perlite can be found in lawn and garden centers, etc.

    • @StrongnBeautiful
      @StrongnBeautiful 3 года назад

      Is it cheaper than cotton balls or something?

    • @edmoran869
      @edmoran869 3 года назад

      @@StrongnBeautiful
      It would outlast you. It won't burn up.

  • @domainjester
    @domainjester 9 лет назад +9

    Enjoy your videos, always very helpful and well demonstrated - thanks for making them

  • @lyndavonkanel8603
    @lyndavonkanel8603 3 года назад +2

    Vaseline on dryer lint is excellent for starting a fire, too. And it's free! The lint, I mean.

  • @cristinap.morais6878
    @cristinap.morais6878 3 года назад +1

    wow!! from now on...I will never throw away any more cans 😳 especially now, that we have had an important rise in our light bills in Spain
    Thanks, thanks, thanks!!

    • @desertsun02
      @desertsun02  3 года назад

      yw. i've been saving old food cans for years. lots of things you can do with them 🙂✔

  • @efstathiagiftopoulos4496
    @efstathiagiftopoulos4496 3 года назад +3

    That's amazing! Wow!
    Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @kevinwillingham901
    @kevinwillingham901 3 года назад +25

    Amen my brother amen

  • @coptechgold
    @coptechgold 9 лет назад +10

    Good to see your videos again.

  • @theblissgarden
    @theblissgarden 3 года назад

    Texan here taking notes!!!! Thanks soooo much!! I stored sooo much 70% $1 alcohol

  • @benalexander9907
    @benalexander9907 3 года назад +1

    Love thy neighbors. We are in this together. Try and be kind to everyone you mite get further in life. JS