Alcohol stove fuel information

[mslboat]

I am going to use an Origo alcohol stove on my boat for the first time this weekend.

I am using Methylated Spirits and someone suggested adding a spoonful of water to the fuel will stop smell, has anyone experience of this?

Any other advice on using this type of stove?

Do you empty the fuel each time or is it safe to leave the fuel in the tank?

Cheers

Mark

 

[phockit]

The smell is all part of the romance of cooking onboard :v)

Once the fuel is in, the only way it comes out again is by evaporation or burning it. Just leave the flap closed and it'll last a surprising amount of time.

Paul

 

[Nigelhg]

I am going to use an Origo alcohol stove on my boat for the first time this weekend.

I am using Methylated Spirits and someone suggested adding a spoonful of water to the fuel will stop smell, has anyone experience of this?

Any other advice on using this type of stove?

Do you empty the fuel each time or is it safe to leave the fuel in the tank?

Cheers

Mark

I leave the fuel in mine...it doesn't smell if you close the flap, I can't comment on the water in meths so don't know if it works or not.
They are surprising good to cook on.

Nigel

 

[mslboat]

Good Information

Thanks Guys good useful information.

Mark

 

[VicS]

I have seen the suggestion to add some water before. Not everyone agrees its effective though.

Try it!

Some people seem to object to the smell from using "completely denatured alcohol" more strongly than others. Maybe it varies according to source.

Get Alcool a bruler from a French supermarket if you can.

 

[agurney]

The only smell I notice from my stove is if it runs out of fuel and the mineral wool starts to smoulder, or if the flame hasn't been doused when the flap is closed.

You won't be able to remove any leftover fuel from the tank as it soaks into the mineral wool filling.

Rather than filling the tanks you need only add the amount of fuel that you are likely to require - I find 250ml per side is more than enough to cook a meal for four followed with several hot drinks.

 

[mslboat]

Again Many thanks for the good advice.

Mark