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Too bad it's also not a by-product of this guy running his mouth. Instead,
all we get is hot air. :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com "Robert or Karen Swarts" wrote in message ... Hmm, generally speaking, water is a major by-product of burning almost anything combustible in an oxygen atmosphere. BS "Mys Terry" wrote in message ... 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. |
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