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  • #1297072
    Dan Yeruski
    BPL Member

    @zelph

    Locale: www.bplite.com

    The esbitmizer is made of lightweight steel = 15 grams

    It has a capacity of holding 2 esbit brand solid fuel cubes. = 3"x1.75"x0.5"

    It has a sliding lid that is used as a simmer feature when wanting to control flame size.

    The burner comes with 2 pieces of carbon felt cut to fit into the tin if alcohol fuel is used. The felt absorbs and holds 1 ounce of fuel in suspension. Won't spill out if tipped over. 3 ziplock style plastic bags to contain the items.

    2 esbit brand cubes are included so you can do some test burns as soon as you unpack the burner.

    Watch the videos for instructions on how to use the burner.

    NO INTERNATIONAL ORDERS AT THIS TIME (sorry bout that)

    Total Cost to include shipping is $12.00

    Read all about how the esbitmizer came into being what it is today at http://www.bplite.com

    http://www.bplite.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5511

    What you see in this photo is what is offered for the total cost of $12.00

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    #1939208
    Dan Yeruski
    BPL Member

    @zelph

    Locale: www.bplite.com

    I got some interesting feedback on the ability to simmer with the Esbitmizer:

    >"Spork"

    I’ve been playing with my Esbitmizer under a canteen cup stand. First up is Onion soup with Lentils and Ham.

    Loaded up with 2 Coghlan’s tabs placed on edge. I do this because they produce an ash which interferes with complete combustion of the tablet. Positioning them on edge lets them burn more completely. They were enough to almost bring 2.5 cups of water and a half cup of lentils to a boil in the small Mors pot. I added tabs 3 and 4 in succession to cook the lentils until they were tender.

    The 5th tab was partially covered with the sliding lid for a simmer flame. Half a package of Lipton Onion Soup and some diced ham was added to the pot. I did start a 6th tab, but it was only partially burned when I decided the soup was ready.

    http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/attach…7&d=1356563294

    http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/attach…8&d=1356563295

    It seems like six tablets might be a lot, but I figure 2 Coghlan’s tabs are the equivalent of one Esbit. Also when I cleared the ash out of the tin, I found about one tablet’s worth of unburned fuel. That’s a shortcoming of the Coghlan’s tabs…Esbits usually burn much more completely.

    2.5 cups of water (by the soup instructions it should be 2 cups, but the additional water makes up for the additional saltyness from the meat. Adjust to suit)
    0.5 cup of lentils
    Half a package of Lipton onion soup mix
    Diced Ham or Kielbasa

    Fresh ground black pepper on top before eating.
    12-26-2012, 07:16 PMSpork
    Next test was the alcohol function. The canteen cup stand again with a Moka pot…about 5 ounces of water. I lit it up with the lid open about the width of an Esbit tablet. The coffee was done brewing in about 5 minutes (which is normal on a stove). I had filled the Esbitmizer with an ounce of fuel and it was still burning…so I swapped the Moka pot with a canteen cup and 8 oz of water. It was only enough to get the water lukewarm.

    I was hoping to get the coffee brewed and enough hot water for instant oatmeal. Next time the strategy will be to put out the Esbitmizer once the coffee has brewed; add another ½ ounce of alcohol (after letting it cool a bit) and relight for the water.

    http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/attach…9&d=1356563295

    Note: clean the tablet residue out of the tin before using the carbon felt pads. The bottom pad got crudded up a bit because I didn’t do that after making the soup. It did clean off, but it was a nuisance.
    12-26-2012, 07:21 PMSpork
    Last test…real rice in a canteen cup using Esbit.

    I loaded up the tin with both tabs, placing the second tab back as far as it would go, leaving the forward tab exposed.

    1/2 cup of long grain rice, washed
    3/4 cup of water

    One tab was enough to get to a boil (partially covered) and for the water to start reducing until the rice was starting to crater (uncovered otherwise you’ll get boil-over). The second tab was pushed forward and ignited by what remained by the first. The Esbitmizer was opened just enough to maintain a simmer flame and the canteen cup covered for 15 minutes. I moved the lid back twice in small increments to maintain the flame.

    http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/attach…0&d=1356563848

    http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/attach…1&d=1356563849

    It took only about one and a half tablets to make a serving of rice…enough for a base under stew or a curry.
    12-27-2012, 12:06 AMzelph
    Quote:



    Originally Posted by Spork
    I was thinking about having it extend out of the feed port of the stand loaded with 2 tablets in simmer mode. Might have to remove the lid to bring the second tab into play. If I can bring 1.5 cups to a boil and sustain a simmer for 15 minutes, I'd be able to cook a cup of rice on maybe three tablets.



    Above are your projected thoughts of what it might take to cook up some rice.

    Below are the actual amount of fuel used:

    Quote:


    Last test…real rice in a canteen cup using Esbit.

    I loaded up the tin with both tabs, placing the second tab back as far as it would go, leaving the forward tab exposed.

    1/2 cup of long grain rice, washed
    3/4 cup of water

    One tab was enough to get to a boil (partially covered) and for the water to start reducing until the rice was starting to crater (uncovered otherwise you’ll get boil-over). The second tab was pushed forward and ignited by what remained by the first. The Esbitmizer was opened just enough to maintain a simmer flame and the canteen cup covered for 15 minutes. I moved the lid back twice in small increments to maintain the flame.

    It took only about one and a half tablets to make a serving of rice…enough for a base under stew or a curry.



    It seems as if the Esbitmizer worked well for you in both soup and rice applications.

    Was there a large amount of air being drafted over the Esbitmizer while setting in the entrance under the pot support?

    Are you able to slide the Esbitmizer under the pot support with fuel tabs standing on edge?

    Were you able to see the flames well through the holes in order to know when to adjust the simmer lid?

    Your photos are excellent and the test data is precise and clear. Thank you very much for your time and effort.
    12-27-2012, 12:54 AMSpork
    My original estimate about cooking rice was based on 1 cup of raw rice and 1.5 cups of water. I halved that because I thought the canteen cup was too small to handle the full amount. Yes, I was actually very surprised at how much fuel was left…it was actually miserly.

    Was there a large amount of air being drafted over the Esbitmizer while setting in the entrance under the pot support?

    -Not any more than normal (putting a tablet on the ground), I could see the flames leaning towards the vents at times though. There was some flame out of the vent holes, but using a fan grill to raise the cup creates a gap so the draw is more vertical. If the canteen cup is inserted in the stand (as normal) the draft is normally greater like a hobo stove and more flame and heat escape through the vent holes.

    Are you able to slide the Esbitmizer under the pot support with fuel tabs standing on edge?

    -Yes, the feed port is high enough to do that. In fact when feeding additional Coglan's tablets, I just placed them flat on the lid and pushed them inside with a knife blade and they would tip into the burn chamber.

    Were you able to see the flames well through the holes in order to know when to adjust the simmer lid?

    -Yes, because the cup was raised with the computer fan grill there is enough gap to look inside.

    The ability to moderate the burn rate really adds a new dimension to using solid fuel tablets, I really like this setup. Good Job Zelph :dblthumb:



    Read more here: http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/showthread.php/81183-Esbit-Esbitmizer-solid-fuel-and-alcohol-burner

    #1948227
    Dan Yeruski
    BPL Member

    @zelph

    Locale: www.bplite.com

    International Orders have been suspended for all items due to a unreal increase in rates.

    As an example, I shiped an order for a esbitmizer to Canada today. Actual shipping cost for the 2.5 ounce envelope was $7.35

    5.5 ounce box to Israel cost $12.75

    7 oz box to Switzerland cost $12.75

    #1967645
    Dan Yeruski
    BPL Member

    @zelph

    Locale: www.bplite.com

    The Esbitmizers are now back in stock. Sorry for the delay.

    #1972351
    Dan Yeruski
    BPL Member

    @zelph

    Locale: www.bplite.com

    Recently got some feed back from a user of the Esbitmizer. Bushcraftusa.com has quite a few users and enjoy how easy it is to simmer with solid fuel.

    quote:
    GrandLarsony
    Just wanted to give this a bump and add my experience… suffice to say that everything Spork notes above is correct and accurate (as always).

    This isn't a review… but I finally got around to using this recently and for both Esbit and alcohol the Esbitmizer is pretty cool. It's idiot proof and very efficient with both fuels. Like Spork, I really appreciated being able to control the output.

    I used a similar USGI canteen setup, a coffee-can hobo stove with Stanley pot or an IMUSA mug, and a folding Esbit stove with 20 oz. SS Boy Scout type pot and also with a 7" nonstick frypan. Cooked a variety of stuff like rices, noodles, hot water, and fried spam & eggs. All worked great, no complaints at all. Couldn't be happier. Each of the three supportwindscreen setups worked just fine.

    I also have a Trangia and — for $3 less, no less — I prefer this unit for most of my applications (no waiting for, or wasted fuel for, the "bloom" as with many alcohol stoves). It's considerably smallerlighter, too.

    The stove fits into the side pocket of a Molle CanteenUtility carrier (with either 2 Esbits or the carbon felt alcohol pads inside) and still has room for a full size BIC. The other side pouch holds 4 more Esbit tabs. With an 8 oz alcohol bottle elsewhere in your bag, you'd be set for a full weekend of simple cooking… with nearly everything neatly contained in a USGI canteen pouch (and you need that for water anyhow). Not bad in my book.

    Thanks again Zelph !!

    #2166495
    Dan Yeruski
    BPL Member

    @zelph

    Locale: www.bplite.com

    In a few days I'll have more of these available.

    A few emails have indicated a renewed interest in them so a new batch is in the works.

    There will be a slight design change, it will be lighter and designed for the 4 gram Esbit fuel tablet.

    #2168415
    Dan Yeruski
    BPL Member

    @zelph

    Locale: www.bplite.com

    Almost ready.

    Weighs 11 grams compared to the original that weighed 18 grams.

     photo new20esbit20burner20001_zpsxmnewf7x.jpg

    #2168935
    Dan Yeruski
    BPL Member

    @zelph

    Locale: www.bplite.com

    A long video made last night as I was testing the Mini Esbitmizer. Watch it in it's entirety if you have the patience ;)

    YouTube video

    #2170982
    Dan Yeruski
    BPL Member

    @zelph

    Locale: www.bplite.com

    The weather has slowed my down :-( but managed to work on these today.

    Mini Esbitmizer

    Weighs 11gr

    Height 7/16

    Length 2-1/4

    Width 1-1/4

    The sliding cover has 3 dimples. The one on the left keeps the lid closed for storage. The one to the right of it keeps the lid at the optimum simmer position when pushed to the right. The third dimple positions the lid to a position where the full size cubes are to be placed for lighting.

    I'll do a video tomorrow.

     photo esbitmizer20photos20201520001_zpsgqmlczn9.jpg

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    #2171192
    Kevin Lane
    BPL Member

    @kevinlane

    WHEN MIGHT THESE BE AVAILABLE?

    #2171657
    Dan Yeruski
    BPL Member

    @zelph

    Locale: www.bplite.com

    This coming Saturday for shipment on Monday 2/9/15

    The kit will contain:

    1 Mini Esbitmizer

    1 Ground protector plate as seen in the photos

    3 Four gram Esbit tablets

    2 Carbon felt inserts for use with alcohol.

    1 small Ziploc type bag for storage of the used Esbitmizer.

    Look at the photos, this small container has nice rounded corners for ease of handling. No sharp corners like other esbit burners. Won't poke holes in your equipment. Won't cut your fingers. There is no easier way to make your Esbit fuel simmer.

    I'll have a new video pieced together today and posted.

    I'll only have 8 of these available so those who want one let me know by making a comment in this thread that I should save one for you.

    #2171703
    Bob Shuff
    BPL Member

    @slbear

    Locale: SoCal

    Let me know when you need my info. I'm a recent customer. Love the Fancee Feest, and this will be my first Esbit stove. It should be more acceptable on my boy scout treks.

    #2171713
    Randy Martin
    BPL Member

    @randalmartin

    Locale: Colorado

    I'll take one as well. Simple, creative, effective, light. Very nice!

    #2171739
    Steven Maxfield
    BPL Member

    @fredmax56

    Locale: New England

    I will take one. Thanks Fred

    #2171740
    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    First, Dan has to fire up the factory so that they go to three shifts a day for production.

    –B.G.–

    #2171782
    JP
    BPL Member

    @jpovs-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2

    Locale: Arrowhead

    #2171802
    Dan Yeruski
    BPL Member

    @zelph

    Locale: www.bplite.com

    Finally got it loaded. I'm loading videos via wifi….whoa!!! what a challenge. Trying to be thrifty, discontinued cable and it's a learning curve going back to local tv channels and roof top antenna :-))))

    anywhooo, here is a photobucket video, click on the photo to view:

     video VID00002_zpsd8dpdav4.mp4

    I'll establish a price and post it tomorrow.

    #2171829
    Greg Cullison
    BPL Member

    @gcullison

    Dan,
    I'd like to try one–great idea!
    Greg

    #2171863
    rmeurant
    BPL Member

    @rmeurant

    Locale: Laniakea

    Would love one if you'd send to Korea… Willing to pay the extra shipping. Maybe in a card envelope? A card tube?
    Confirmed Esbit Fanatic. Gotta have one, but plz leave out the tablets. Robert Meurant.

    #2171877
    Dan Yeruski
    BPL Member

    @zelph

    Locale: www.bplite.com

    Yes, I can send one dozen to Korea :-))))

    I have more materials coming in the mail to keep busy the 3 shifts that Bob mentioned.

    #2171880
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    When I first saw this I thought of this product, http://www.livefiregearllc.com/live-fire

    #2172044
    Dan Yeruski
    BPL Member

    @zelph

    Locale: www.bplite.com

    Ken, pyros think alike :-)

    Total Cost to include shipping is $12.00

    I'll be back later after a sale page is made. A link will be given to those that have indicated they want one.

    The one to Korea will cost more for shipping.

    #2172067
    Richard Cullip
    BPL Member

    @richardcullip

    Locale: San Diego County

    Dan – I'd like one if they aren't all gone by now.

    #2172140
    Dan Yeruski
    BPL Member

    @zelph

    Locale: www.bplite.com

    All gone – Messages have been sent :-)

    Thank you for your interest in the "Mini Esbitizer"

    I will have more available next week.

    #2172142
    Richard Cullip
    BPL Member

    @richardcullip

    Locale: San Diego County

    Thanks. I just ordered mine. Looking forward to doing some dry baking with it.

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