Took the hobo stove out on my dog walk to cook up some noodles for lunch. Had just got it going (using jute twine to catch a spark) when the pot support melted. I know it was only aluminium but didn't expect it to go so fast!
Hobo stove fail
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Better luck next time. Are you sure Neumo didn't sabotage it.
Wasn't cooking sausages...
Fortunately, even though the noodle pan fell off, the lid stopped it spilling. I improvised a pan support (from thicker sticks which still burnt through a few times) and had a tasty lunch with biscuits brown (thanks, Phil!
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can I borrow the idea 
Any kind of galvanised metal is a big no-no in proximity to food, especially when combined with heat.............I wish I was capable of explaining the science of it, but I'm not I'm afraid; many people whose experience and knowledge I value highly have drummed this into me over many years and it's become a strict mind-set for me............
I may well be wrong about this, I often am, but I thought I'd offer it up anyway.............................atb mac
I may well be wrong about this, I often am, but I thought I'd offer it up anyway.............................atb mac
aluminium will melt in a normal campfire, ally billys that boil dry will get holes melted in them, beer cans will burn away to nothing. disposeable bbqs provide both windshields and pot supports for coke can burners.and it's all food safe!
cheers, and.
cheers, and.
Not once you've burnt it off as it no longer poses any threat. The harm comes from the fumes so the initial burn is the bad one. Just throw any galvanised into a fire before using and it's good to go. I think it's something to do with the zinc burning off but I can't remember, I should know but don't anymore.
Wasn't cooking sausages...
Fortunately, even though the noodle pan fell off, the lid stopped it spilling. I improvised a pan support (from thicker sticks which still burnt through a few times) and had a tasty lunch with biscuits brown (thanks, Phil!
I'll bring some more to the next meet
Oops, I've got some galvanised 10mm square steel mesh if you want to try some?
This stuff ...
Thanks but I thnk I've got some stainless mesh I can use
Soaking galvanised stuff in vinegar removes the coating. You're the. Left with mild steel, which usually won't last very long as it rusts away. But good for making galvanised sheet and mesh safe to experiment with, if you don't have any stainless handy.
