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Esbit burner testing

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Dec 15, 2018 at 1:24 pm #3569051

DAN-Y
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@zelph2

Yes, the 650 is a nice size: Pot(650ml) Size: 13.5 * 6cm / 5.3 * 2.4in (D * H)

Dec 20, 2018 at 6:01 am #3569542

Eric Blumensaadt
BPL Member

@danepacker
Locale: Mojave Desert

The video shows flames going up the pot sides which I feel (without a cone to conserve heat) is “wasting” heat. i.e. chimney needs to be taller, maybe by at least 1/4″. (IMHO)

Dec 24, 2018 at 12:31 pm #3569920

rmeurant
BPL Member

@rmeurant
Locale: Laniakea

To all true believers, Esbitmeisers and non-actualized Esbitmeiserettes, Merry Esbitmas!

Dec 24, 2018 at 1:41 pm #3569922

DAN-Y
BPL Member

@zelph2

I do believe in all things esbit related. Thank you Robert. I wish you good health and may your journey be long and inspired. Merry Esbitmas to you and to all a good night.

Dec 24, 2018 at 4:55 pm #3569947

DAN-Y
BPL Member

@zelph2

I was giving some thought to Frankinsense and Myrrh and came up with the idea to create an essential oil using esbit. It would have an apeal to certain ethnic groups that are associated with large amount of fish. It could be used in perfumery and aromatherapy. If it burned as well as solid esbit, it would be a dual purpose fuel

Dec 24, 2018 at 5:06 pm #3569949

Stormin
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@stormin-stove-systems
Locale: East Anglia

Whale/seal oil or blubber, as used by Eskimo and Antarctic expeditions.

Dec 26, 2018 at 7:59 pm #3570146

Eric Blumensaadt
BPL Member

@danepacker
Locale: Mojave Desert

Loving the regular thread drift in “Esbit Burner Testing”. Sorta like a walk around the borders of sanity – With Robert ad out guide. ;o)

Hope everyone had a Cool Yule.

Now have a very Happy New Year. And while you’re at it PLEASE invent a hotter ESBIT tablet.

Dec 26, 2018 at 10:37 pm #3570169

DAN-Y
BPL Member

@zelph2

I may have found an alternative solid fuel to heat(not boil) 1 cup of water/coffee. Product is in the mail and due to arrive Jan 3.

Dec 26, 2018 at 11:07 pm #3570176

Roger Caffin
BPL Member

@rcaffin
Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

an alternative solid fuel to heat(not boil) 1 cup of water/coffee.
It’s called Government paperwork, especially everything to do with the ATO/IRS.
We burn it when it’s >7 years old – and there is a LOT of it.

Cheers

Dec 26, 2018 at 11:16 pm #3570178

DAN-Y
BPL Member

@zelph2

That’s putting it to good use :-)

The stuff I’m getting is charcoal impregnated with saltpeter/aka potasium nitrate. Suppose to be smokeless. Yes, I know what you are thinking

Dec 26, 2018 at 11:33 pm #3570179

Roger Caffin
BPL Member

@rcaffin
Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

Hum … sprinkles flowers of sulphur around … :)

Cheers

Dec 27, 2018 at 12:32 am #3570181

DAN-Y
BPL Member

@zelph2

Sprinkle Sprinkle

Dec 31, 2018 at 11:11 pm #3570906

DAN-Y
BPL Member

@zelph2

Last stove for the year 2018. The Cuppa Tea Stove.

Solid fuel “Radical Charcoal” with Esbit assist. Charcoal burns so hot, the esbit has a hard time staying lit LOL I used esbit so I could include it in this thread

It will be paired up with an aluminum cup. It’s designed for those that live for a cuppa tea in the morning, noon and night

Dec 31, 2018 at 11:19 pm #3570908

Stormin
Spectator

@stormin-stove-systems
Locale: East Anglia

Looks about as useful as a chocolate fireguard.

Dec 31, 2018 at 11:27 pm #3570909

DAN-Y
BPL Member

@zelph2

@stormin said:, Looks about as useful as a chocolate fireguard.

Thank you Stormin!

Dec 31, 2018 at 11:29 pm #3570910

Roger Caffin
BPL Member

@rcaffin
Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

Might it not be more cost-effective and fuel-effective to just use the lighter to heat the water directly?

Cheers

Dec 31, 2018 at 11:41 pm #3570912

DAN-Y
BPL Member

@zelph2

Yes….but, the esbit will be eliminated and so the charcoal is easily lit with a flick of a bic, a match or flint and steel sparks. I crammed the video in before the end of the year. The tea teetotallers of the UK will love this new stove It’s work-in-process to get the specifics on length of burn, weight and time to boil 1 cup. It will probably heat 1 cup before you can even set up a canister stove ;-)

Dec 31, 2018 at 11:50 pm #3570913

rmeurant
BPL Member

@rmeurant
Locale: Laniakea

I nominate the Cuppa Tea stove for the best 2019 New Year’s Day stove! Oxyacetylene torch et al.!

Jan 1, 2019 at 1:29 am #3570926

DAN-Y
BPL Member

@zelph2

Thank you Robert. I’ll send you the 1st production model

The other day I got 3 of these to play with:

Feb 7, 2019 at 4:31 am #3577287

DAN-Y
BPL Member

@zelph2

New sliding lid tin modified for esbit. Has the ability to simmer.

Weighs 8 grams. Has elongated slots on side for air entry for complete combustion.

That’s all folks.

Feb 7, 2019 at 4:33 am #3577288

rmeurant
BPL Member

@rmeurant
Locale: Laniakea

Bravo!

Feb 7, 2019 at 4:48 am #3577292

Roger Caffin
BPL Member

@rcaffin
Locale: Wollemi & Kosciusko NPs, Europe

Lab Tests!
How much smoke and soot?
It does look very clever.

Cheers

Feb 7, 2019 at 4:56 am #3577293

DAN-Y
BPL Member

@zelph2

Lots of smoke, lots of soot. Better to use canister stoves. See Stovebench thread.

Feb 13, 2019 at 12:26 pm #3578242

rmeurant
BPL Member

@rmeurant
Locale: Laniakea

Dan,

In my opinion, long-term evolution of the sliding lidded Esbit tray might diverge into at least 3 variations: 1. Optimized for the 4 gm tabs; 2. Optimized for both tab sizes; and 3. Optimized for the 14 gm tabs.

2. Maybe then renamed the Esbitoptimiser?

Small holes on both long sides near each end to take wire stubs, so can be hung level in use.

Apr 29, 2019 at 12:12 am #3590765

DAN-Y
BPL Member

@zelph2

esbit insert tray for Trangia 25 kits. 14 gram cube boils 500ml in 5.5 min.
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