Pill Bottle Stoves

[AndyH]

I came across Pill Bottle Stoves this evening. This is certainly a new thing to me. Does anyone know what the stones are in the kit?

SEE HERE

The vendor is in the US and as I am in the UK I would like to see if I can get something closer to home, or even make my own kit.

Thanks

 

[Jared]

Have heard of someone making similar from like a pizza tile in a thread I posted on a similar product for a firestarter.

Fire Stones

Here's a thing I haven't seen before. Using permeable rock as carrier for paraffin to make a fire starter. Apart from the paraffin it seems completely reusable.

bushcraftuk.com

 

[Pattree]

Interesting, not seen this before.
I wouldn’t bother, I sometimes use a Trangia and that’s as easy way of burning meths as any.

Pill box Stove

The stones are obviously some form of aerated composite but I have no idea what that composition is.
The advantage is the burning surface area is bigger than the average alcohol stove - hence it is a minute quicker than a military (125ml) Svea (Swedish Army Trangia).

I can’t see it being much use without its windshield. A slight puff and it went out.

 

[AndyH]

Thanks for the responses and links.

My guess was that Pill Bottle Stove was using pumice stones, but before I set fire to the one in the bathroom I wanted to check what others thought. The link to the video of the South African contributor proved me right - probably.

I own plenty of meths stoves, but don't use them as it is almost always windy here in Shetland. I was thinking more about it being a stove I don't have!

 

[gg012]

They are vermiculite board IIRC rather than pumice. It's a good idea and works well but, as you guessed, is very sensitive to wind. The pill bottle is a pain to open too, it's an American design that requires squeezing of sides etc and usually ends up disgorging meths all over the place.

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[AndyH]

I have heard of vermiculite but it never came to mind. That is really useful. Thanks.

I have now found a link here:

Fire Bricks Cut To Size - Made To Your Size

Fire bricks can be cut to size for any shape or size. We have expert machinery that can cut the fire brick to the needs you want. Buy online today.

www.madetoyoursize.co.uk

 

[gg012]

I had only ever used it in the garden so I was surprised that it has other uses

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[fellows]

I was on a first aid course once and a guy pulled out his titanium cup, in it was :

His trangia burner, 3 nails and an old speckled hen tin that had been cut open to create a rollup-able wind protector that fits in the cup.

Beautiful setup on grass or bare ground.

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[mj55]

I came across Pill Bottle Stoves this evening. This is certainly a new thing to me. Does anyone know what the stones are in the kit?

SEE HERE

The vendor is in the US and as I am in the UK I would like to see if I can get something closer to home, or even make my own kit.

Thanks

I know it's almost a year, but if you are still interested, look at https://reusablefirelighter.com/shop/,
You get 2 stones and a container for £16.99 with free P&P.

 

[AndyH]

That's interesting. Thanks MJ. I tried vermiculite, but the material isn't robust enough.

I will add these to my wish list.

 

[Jared]

Someone using regular pumice

 

[AndyH]

Thanks Jared. I had thought of pumice stone but the project got side-lined. This may be the shove I need to restart the idea.

 

[grainweevil]

Someone in the UK seems to be offering a lookalike now, if you don't fancy going down the DIY rabbit hole: linky.

 

[AndyH]

Thanks grainweevil

This is just getting easier!