[at-l] wicking material

[winchester@unnet.com (Ron Winchester)]

Me thinks it has to do with helping the fuel to vaporize, and thus
creates a longer burning more uniform flame.  I have noted that the wick
helps to keep the stove burning in windy weather.

Ron

Christopher Willett wrote:

> Can someone explain to me the purpose of the wicking material that
> is used in some of the alcohol stoves?  For example, in the
> cat stove, fiberglass insulation is put into the fuel cup/burner.
> In other stove designs, for example the pepsi can stove,
> it isn't used.  Without the wicking material, unburnt fuel could be
> re-used.