Re: [at-l] Alcohol stove question (Jim Mayer???)

["W F Thorneloe, MD" <thornel@ibm.net>]

At 10:36 AM 9/12/1999 -0500, Felix J. McGillicuddy wrote:
>What is the maximum/minimum distance you
>want between the pot and the can.

Ideally, the bottom of your pot is just above the hottest part (blue) of 
the flame. With a clear flame, this can be hard to see.

>(Don't both of those things sometime refer to a restroom?)

Yes, along with many other euphemisms.

>Also, some folks use perlite or other 'rocks' in
>the can. Why?

The perlite provides a larger surface area for the ethanol to volatilize 
and burn. More flame, more heat. It can also help contain the alcohol if 
you bump the container, and avoid a flaming splash on yourself.

OrangeBug
Atlanta, GA
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