[at-l] Re: A watched pot....

[Farina6@aol.com (Farina6@aol.com)]

Many thanks to Orange Bug, Hopeful, Chase, Black Wolfe and FreightTrain for 
your stove suggestions.  I modified my previous attempt in the following ways:
-used denatured alcohol instead of isopropyl (rubbing)
-preheated the burner
-used windscreen/potstand
-covered pot

I got the following results:
  Using about 1 oz of alcohol in burner, dribble of alcohol to preheat, 2 
cups of tapwater in covered household pot, windscreen/potstand made of LARGE 
coffee can (~2-1/2lb...coffee weight not can) holding the pot about 6" above 
burner, the water was boiling in ~6 minutes.  I took off the cover and let it 
boil uncovered for another 4 or 5 min before fuel ran out.

I'm very happy with the results.  I know using a shorter potstand and thinner 
pot will make it boil sooner.  I just made do with what I have.  I'll keep 
tinkering too.  It's fun!

Thanks again,
Teresa


"Procrastination is a dream-killer."


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