Hmm, generally speaking, water is a major by-product of burning almost
anything combustible in an oxygen atmosphere.

BS

"Mys Terry" wrote in message
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On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 21:24:26 GMT, chuck wrote:

Roger, the non-pressurized alcohol stoves have to be the safest of the
liquid fuel types in terms of the fuel itself.


Two problems with alcohol stoves, even if not pressurized:

1) major by-product of burning alcohol is water, and lots of it. It's a
great
way to make your cabin clammy in a hurry

2) The real problem with all alcohol stoves from a safety standpoint is
that the
flame is almost completely invisible. If somebody doesn't see that as a
significant safety issue, they just aren't thinking clearly.

Too bad it's also not a by-product of this guy running his mouth. Instead,
all we get is hot air. :-)

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"Robert or Karen Swarts" wrote in message
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Hmm, generally speaking, water is a major by-product of burning almost
anything combustible in an oxygen atmosphere.

BS

"Mys Terry" wrote in message
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On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 21:24:26 GMT, chuck wrote:

Roger, the non-pressurized alcohol stoves have to be the safest of the
liquid fuel types in terms of the fuel itself.


Two problems with alcohol stoves, even if not pressurized:

1) major by-product of burning alcohol is water, and lots of it. It's a
great
way to make your cabin clammy in a hurry

2) The real problem with all alcohol stoves from a safety standpoint is
that the
flame is almost completely invisible. If somebody doesn't see that as a
significant safety issue, they just aren't thinking clearly.

In article ,
says...


Hmm, generally speaking, water is a major by-product of burning almost
anything combustible in an oxygen atmosphere.

True, but your propane stove does not leave water dripping from the
overhead. Maybe it's because alcohol already contains a molecule of water
in each molecule. My chemistry is rusty. Too much alcohol?