Re: [pct-l] Nifty Stove

[refunk@uswest.net]

Okay, Dear Ron,

	I don't suppose steel wool would work as a wick, as you have the
fiberglass placed on the inside wall of the burn chamber, OR maybe it
would be okay in the middle.

	I knew a guy once who broke out in a rash when he came in contact with
the pink stuff, and I know yer not supposed to eat it (workers wear
masks, etc.) and I should think that tiny particles would float upward
on the heat draft, toward the food.

	Otherwise, more power to ya because we all crave lighter, more reliable
gear.

Jene-Paul

Ronald Moak wrote:
> 
> Oh no! Not Mr. Moak. I already feel old enough as it is.
> 
> Thanks for the observation on the fiberglass insulation. I've updated the
> website to clarify it's use.
> 
> It is used inside of the alcohol burn chamber to act as a wick for the fuel.
> As to any potential problems that may arise from fiberglass exposure, I
> don't know. I would suspect that there isn't enough fiberglass to cause any
> problem.
> 
> Ron "Fallingwater" Moak
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