Saturday, July 25, 2009

Emergency Heat - Alcohol ... my latest project in learning - Have found the heater I want to buy!

Looking at alcohol as a fuel is my newest project. Have been researching tiny alcohol stoves used for cooking and learning about alcohol - how clean it burns. This is an example of the fuel:
Denatured Alcohol
A clean burning fuel for chafing dishes, wick-type alcohol lamps and stoves. No. 83416: Pint No. 83432: Quart No. 834G1: Gallon No. 834G5: 5 gallon.

My next project is learning how TO MAKE ALCOHOL ...



HeatMate 5200 Portable Alcohol Heater
New portable alcohol heater doubles as a stove


When a heater or stove fails, life can get mighty uncomfortable. The HeatMate 5200 Portable Alcohol Heater from Contoure International provides a safe source of warmth that doubles as a stove. An excellent addition to emergency provisions, the HeatMate produces 5,200 BTUs of heat. When the lid of the compact and efficient heater is removed, HeatMate transforms into a cook top that is capable of boiling a quart of water in nine minutes.

The HeatMate non-pressurized canister system contains a nonflammable wick material that absorbs approximately 1-1/4 qts. of environmentally-friendly alcohol fuel. Even if turned completely upside down, its unique design prevents fuel from leaking. Extremely reliable, the HeatMate canister system eliminates the messy hoses and valves of pressurized systems, as well as the tiresome pumping, priming and pre-heating. Alcohol fuel is easily extinguished with water.

Constructed of durable aluminum, the compact HeatMate measures 11-3/4" H x 11-1/2" W. With a handy carrying strap, the heater/stove weighs 5 lbs. 3 oz. The suggested retail price of the HeatMate 5200 Portable Alcohol Heater is $169.95. For more information contact InterCon Marketing, 1540 Northgate Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34234. 941-355-4488.