A friend of mine races cars and buys his alchol from a local racing supply
store at a very good price (a lot less than LOWES) they also sell an
additive that "scents" the fuel. I have not tried it in my stove yet, but
intend to try next spring. He says it is kinda funny to fire up the race car
and smell pumpkin pie, or strawberries.
Because it is race fuel it may not be as high quality...on the other hand it
might be the same stuff, just cheaper because it is usually bought in bulk.
The store does sell in smaller quanities, but you need your own container
(something else you are not buying).

Eric

"Cindy Ballreich" wrote in message
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Courtney,

It ranges in price from about $9 per gallon up to about $16 per gallon.
I haven't tried the alcohol from Home Depot. You should try a couple of
different kinds and see what you like. My personal feeling is that the
*really* cheap stuff that's sold as a cleaning fluid smells too bad to
use. I think if it mentions stove usage on the label, it's probably ok.
The Origo is the best we've used, but also the most expensive. You can
get it at West Marine or other marine stores. Other places for alcohol
might include hardware stores, home improvement stores, or camping
equipment stores. (If you're going to be storing it for any length of
time, be aware that the metal cans will rust.)

Cindy


Courtney Thomas wrote:
Thank you Cindy.

What no one is revealing is, other than Origo's [what price is it ?],

what is the lowest price fuel brand that is minimally satisfactory in
that there's no odor, low water vapor production, no soot, etc.....and
where's it available ?

Home Depot wants $10/gal for denatured alcohol. Ever used theirs ?

Cordially,
Courtney