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food:cooking:stoves [2021/07/03 14:13] frater_secessus [alcohol] |
food:cooking:stoves [2021/07/04 17:19] frater_secessus [electric stoves] |
//Suitcase// stoves have two or more burners and are shaped like a suitcase.((durrr)). Because of their large size they are uncommon in the vandwelling world. | //Suitcase// stoves have two or more burners and are shaped like a suitcase.((durrr)). Because of their large size they are uncommon in the vandwelling world. |
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==== electric stoves ==== | ==== alcohol ==== |
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| Alcohol stoves are found in open, low-pressure, and high-pressure configurations -- the latter is rare except for marine applications. |
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| Low pressure stoves may be: |
| * freestanding (no pot needed to seal the top); or |
| * pot-sealed, where the cooking pot must be in place for jet formation. |
| In all cases it takes a minute or so for pressure (and therefore jets) to form |
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| [[https://amzn.to/38FaQTM|{{https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d9tYSe2BL._AC_UL320_ML3_.jpg?100 }}]]The most common commercial alcohol stove is the [[https://amzn.to/38FaQTM|Trangia]] type: a freestanding, low pressure, double-walled stove that holds about an ounce of fuel. |
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| The simplest hiking stove is a "penny" alcolhol stove, so called because in some variants a penny is used to cover the fill holes. |
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| ==== solid fuel ==== |
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| === sterno === |
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| Sterno is a jellied alcohol fuel. It is rarely used in vandwelling because of the cost and because the flames are nearly invisible. |
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| === hexamine === |
| [[https://amzn.to/3hfujSd|{{ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RIkk1j2CL._AC_UY218_.jpg?125}}]] |
| Hexamine bars or tablets ([[https://amzn.to/3hfujSd|esbit]], military surplus) are very expensive by the BTU produced (and relatively sooty-burning) but are lightweight and stable. They make great additions to day packs and emergency bags. |
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| ==== tin can stove ==== |
| The simplest stove is a [[http://www.practicalsurvivor.com/hobostove|cut-out tin can]], often called a "twig" or "hobo" stove. |
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| Pro: |
| * free, craftable from found objects |
| * free fuel when available and legal (ie, no burn bans) |
| * refuelable during operation |
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| Con: |
| * bulky |
| * sooty |
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| ==== rocket stoves ==== |
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| [[https://amzn.to/32RTj96|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41osrOeyI-L._SY90_.jpg}}]] [[https://amzn.to/2vDRUqI|Rocket (gasifying) stoves]] are more efficient than traditional stoves. Small portable versions exist for the camping market. |
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| >...rocket stoves used 18 to 35 percent less fuel compared to the traditional stoves and reduced fuel used 39-47 percent compared to the simple traditional open three-stone fire, as well as a large reduction in emissions.((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket_stove)) |
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| In real world terms this means less smoke and more heat for a given amount of fuel. The camping versions also run quite well on small "scrap" fallen wood like bark freagments, twigs, chunks of partially burned wood, etc. |
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| ===== electric stoves ===== |
[[http://amzn.to/2ong7cK|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41ffr0xXvFL._AC_US160_.jpg}}]][[http://amzn.to/2ong7cK|Electric stovetops]] are generally used by folks who use campsites with [[electrical:shore_power|electric hookups]], although [[electrical:generator|generator]] or big [[electrical:solar|solar]] setups with lithium banks are sometimes used. | [[http://amzn.to/2ong7cK|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41ffr0xXvFL._AC_US160_.jpg}}]][[http://amzn.to/2ong7cK|Electric stovetops]] are generally used by folks who use campsites with [[electrical:shore_power|electric hookups]], although [[electrical:generator|generator]] or big [[electrical:solar|solar]] setups with lithium banks are sometimes used. |
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Lab hotplates are similar to cooking hotplates only generally smaller using much less wattage. They may not work for full-on cooking but might suffice for reheating/simmering. See [[https://mouse.mousetrap.net/blog/2021/05/05/first-run-with-the-lab-hotplate/|this blog post]] by secessus. | Lab hotplates are similar to cooking hotplates only generally smaller using much less wattage. They may not work for full-on cooking but might suffice for reheating/simmering. See [[https://mouse.mousetrap.net/blog/2021/05/05/first-run-with-the-lab-hotplate/|this blog post]] by secessus. |
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==== sterno ==== | |
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==== solid fuel ==== | |
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hexamine FIXME | |
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==== tin can stove ==== | |
The simplest stove is a [[http://www.practicalsurvivor.com/hobostove|cut-out tin can]], often called a "twig" or "hobo" stove. | |
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Pro: | |
* free, craftable from found objects | |
* free fuel when available and legal (ie, no burn bans) | |
* refuelable during operation | |
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Con: | |
* bulky | |
* sooty | |
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==== rocket stoves ==== | |
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[[https://amzn.to/32RTj96|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41osrOeyI-L._SY90_.jpg}}]] [[https://amzn.to/2vDRUqI|Rocket (gasifying) stoves]] are more efficient than traditional stoves. Small portable versions exist for the camping market. | |
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>...rocket stoves used 18 to 35 percent less fuel compared to the traditional stoves and reduced fuel used 39-47 percent compared to the simple traditional open three-stone fire, as well as a large reduction in emissions.((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket_stove)) | |
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In real world terms this means less smoke and more heat for a given amount of fuel. The camping versions also run quite well on small "scrap" fallen wood like bark freagments, twigs, chunks of partially burned wood, etc. | |
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===== fuel cost ===== | ===== fuel cost ===== |