[pct-l] Making an Alcohol Flame Visible

[Ron]

Or, one could simply hold their hand over the stove to see if ANY heat is
emanating from it.  If there is old off on re-fueling.

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[mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Paul Bodnar
Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 10:29 PM
To: pct-L backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Making an Alcohol Flame Visible





Alcohol stoves are known for creating an almost invisible blue flame.  The
flame's invisibility can result in injury or fire due to the incorrect
belief that the flame is out.  A way to make an alcohol flame more visible
is discussed in detail at HikeThru.com.  Below is the direct link

http://hikethru.com/hiking-information/backyard-science/alcohol-stove

Paul

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