[pct-l] Purell for Fuel

[Steel-Eye]

Good afternoon, Aussie Dave,

Purell, and the old stove fuel Sterno, are similar products made primarily 
of jellied alcohol.  Both have some water in their formula but I don't know 
how much.  I think Purell has more water, plus a bunch of other things like 
lotions and fragrances.  When the product is burned some of the resulting 
heat is robbed to vaporize the internal water which reduces its overall heat 
output.

Purell does make a great flame for emergency fire starting, as does its 
cousin Napalm which is jellied gasoline.

Steel-Eye


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "david booth" <david.booth at internode.on.net>
To: "PCT-L" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 8:02 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Purell for Fuel


> In time of climate change alternative sources of energy are needed.
>
> Has anyone used Purell for stove fuel?
> Dual usage saves weight.
> Its expensive but it does burn nicely with a clean flame.
> Could be a life saver in an emergency????
> Aussie Dave
> Canberra Australia
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