I've never used a product like this, or even a real match to start a fire... is this product safe for first-time users?
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Yes. Safe to use. But the question remains... will you be able to start a fire with it? I'd recommend watching some YouTube videos about starting fires with this type of device.
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Yes it is.. I've never used before... I guess you can use it but i dont know what for.
1205304
I have not tried. I have briefly handled the grill grate in my BBQ since I need to move some coals and all I felt was a little warmth. If I were to pick up a burning log in a campfire I would only do that if there was a section of the log that was not on fire. I am confident I would be protected from surrounding heat but I wouldn't attempt direct flame contact. That is what fire poker and tools are for.
332081
Kevlar is not flammable, don't waste your time trying to burn it. Super glue sounds good.
1406706
No, as a Firefighter this is a major fire hazard. Once heated or ignited the whole room will be on fire within seconds. Try to find something safer. Hope this helps
442910
No Way :) Perhaps for the first time, but I use this INCREDIBLE TOOL often, never preheat, and it's amazing. Never have burned ANYTHING..I do cook stuff at a lower heat now, but -- as expensive as this pot IS-- it's well worth the price!
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Hi Julie, I recently purchased this device mainly for starting fires at my camp. Recently, I tested it out On a few weeds that have started growing in my rock garden. It killed the weeds but you had to keep an intense flame on them for more than a few seconds. The intense flame does not immediately burn them up. I am real careful when using it around shrubs as I fear if the flame gets too close the shrub will start burning. I have not tried it around mulsh since I have only rocks. I plan on using it for killing weeds this year. It is cumbersome dragging the tank around. I may need to consider a cart. Hope this helps. Hi Julie, I recently purchased this device mainly for starting fires at my camp. Recently, I tested it out On a few weeds that have started growing in my rock garden. It killed the weeds but you had to keep an intense flame on them for more than a few seconds. The intense flame does not immediately burn them up. I am real careful when using it around shrubs as I fear if the flame gets too close the shrub will start burning. I have not tried it around mulsh since I have only rocks. I plan on using it for killing weeds this year. It is cumbersome dragging the tank around. I may need to... » Read More Hi Julie, I recently purchased this device mainly for starting fires at my camp. Recently, I tested it out On a few weeds that have started growing in my rock garden. It killed the weeds but you had to keep an intense flame on them for more than a few seconds. The intense flame does not immediately burn them up. I am real careful when using it around shrubs as I fear if the flame gets too close the shrub will start burning. I have not tried it around mulsh since I have only rocks. I plan on using it for killing weeds this year. It is cumbersome dragging the tank around. I may need to consider a cart. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Waaaaaaaaaay more than a Bic disposable butane. As with any fire-starting method, damp, or wet wood is VERY hard to ignite. Shave tinder from the inside of semi-dry branches. Also, high winds make ANY fire starting difficult. Selection of fire site should take this into account.Used properly, these units will start hundreds of fires. WELL worth the money. You should have one of these units in EVERY bug-out pack - small or large. This could save your life.Use it a few times to get used to how it works before you need it in an emergency (like any other survival gear). You don't want to face a learning curve when things get nasty. Know your gear. Practice with your gear. When needed, your gear will be your friend. Waaaaaaaaaay more than a Bic disposable butane. As with any fire-starting method, damp, or wet wood is VERY hard to ignite. Shave tinder from the inside of semi-dry branches. Also, high winds make ANY fire starting difficult. Selection of fire site should take this into account.Used properly, these units will start hundreds of fires. WELL worth the money. You should have one of these units in EVERY bug-out pack - small or large. This could save your life.Use it a few times to get used to how it works before you need it in an emergency (like any other survival gear).... » Read More Waaaaaaaaaay more than a Bic disposable butane. As with any fire-starting method, damp, or wet wood is VERY hard to ignite. Shave tinder from the inside of semi-dry branches. Also, high winds make ANY fire starting difficult. Selection of fire site should take this into account.Used properly, these units will start hundreds of fires. WELL worth the money. You should have one of these units in EVERY bug-out pack - small or large. This could save your life.Use it a few times to get used to how it works before you need it in an emergency (like any other survival gear). You don't want to face a learning curve when things get nasty. Know your gear. Practice with your gear. When needed, your gear will be your friend. « Show Less
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I'm not an explosives expert, but I would say if you use common sense you would be fine. It does use an open flame on the tip but you can always keep this on low if your concerned.
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We used our Mr. Heater in a camp trailer, but my husband is a fireman and I work in the Safety field so we too had reservations about this heater. First we burned a complete bottle of propane so to burn off any "new" smell, which we did not notice any. We also did not notice any fumes during use, but we always have some sort of ventilation. It is not direct flame and has a guard over the front, and if tipped over, it could probably ignite items if left for more than a few seconds. I would definitely place it on a solid surface. The heat source maintained our 28' trailer in 20 degree temps at a comfortable level. Reviews I read indicated this heater was used by many in a tent. Kids just add another dimension. We used our Mr. Heater in a camp trailer, but my husband is a fireman and I work in the Safety field so we too had reservations about this heater. First we burned a complete bottle of propane so to burn off any "new" smell, which we did not notice any. We also did not notice any fumes during use, but we always have some sort of ventilation. It is not direct flame and has a guard over the front, and if tipped over, it could probably ignite items if left for more than a few seconds. I would definitely place it on a solid surface. The heat source maintained our 28' trailer in 20... » Read More We used our Mr. Heater in a camp trailer, but my husband is a fireman and I work in the Safety field so we too had reservations about this heater. First we burned a complete bottle of propane so to burn off any "new" smell, which we did not notice any. We also did not notice any fumes during use, but we always have some sort of ventilation. It is not direct flame and has a guard over the front, and if tipped over, it could probably ignite items if left for more than a few seconds. I would definitely place it on a solid surface. The heat source maintained our 28' trailer in 20 degree temps at a comfortable level. Reviews I read indicated this heater was used by many in a tent. Kids just add another dimension. « Show Less
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I personally use this item and can vouch for it. The only way this is a fire hazard is if people do not use it correctly. Yes there will be defective units, yes there may be accidents, but overall most fires started by these are caused by people who shouldn't even own pets. Putting a towel over this device or putting stuff around it is not smart at all and is in fact dangerous. The device itself as far as I have seen does not catch fire, and in fact does not produce enough heat TO catch on fire. I put blame on the users, not the item or manufacturer except in the case of defective units sold. Hope this was a reasonable answer. I love this product. UPDATE: Adding to my previous comment, it seems as though there was a curse on this company as a whole bunch of people got faulty devices, poor things. Mine is still working great, no shorts. Seems to me like there were assembly issues within the manufacturer building or they got some terribly made pieces to construct these with. I am only glad that mine was not one of the ill-fated defects!
490929
Buy a different one. This one caught fire for no reason the first time I used it, so I returned it.
1045769
Hi Joe - no you can't start a fire with it. It is a cigarette lighter for a vehicle. We got it as a replacement for our 1986 Buick Regal.
2111562
I'm not sure if it's flammable, but I checked the bottle and there is no warning signs. I love this product and even with my sensitive skin, I have never felt any irritation.
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Starting campfires is precisely the reason I purchased these in the first place... They work like a charm, in fact, much better than kindling because very small pieces of wood incinerate quickly where this has a nice slow burn which will help get your fire started. Here's a piece of advice, if you're not already doing so dig a small hole at the bottom of your fire pit to shield wind from these cubes. It's just about the only drawback of these things that I can say. Their heat is not intense and are prone to being blown out in the right wind conditions. If you just having small campfires these things are fantastic. Hope this helps. Starting campfires is precisely the reason I purchased these in the first place... They work like a charm, in fact, much better than kindling because very small pieces of wood incinerate quickly where this has a nice slow burn which will help get your fire started. Here's a piece of advice, if you're not already doing so dig a small hole at the bottom of your fire pit to shield wind from these cubes. It's just about the only drawback of these things that I can say. Their heat is not intense and are prone to being blown out in the right wind conditions. If you just having small campfires... » Read More Starting campfires is precisely the reason I purchased these in the first place... They work like a charm, in fact, much better than kindling because very small pieces of wood incinerate quickly where this has a nice slow burn which will help get your fire started. Here's a piece of advice, if you're not already doing so dig a small hole at the bottom of your fire pit to shield wind from these cubes. It's just about the only drawback of these things that I can say. Their heat is not intense and are prone to being blown out in the right wind conditions. If you just having small campfires these things are fantastic. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I would highly advise against using anything but K1 kerosene. Trying to save a couple bucks, I used the red (pink) kerosene in mine for a couple months, and there was so much soot buildup that it created what was essentially a chimney fire, or flare up. It filled the garage with heavy black smoke, set off 3 smoke detectors, and I hate to think what could have happened if I hadn't caught it in time. I now use K1 kerosene, and despite the extra expense, it's cheap when compared to burning your house down.
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I have never heard of anyone wanting to use any. The product that comes with this unit never gets hot and I would think that other products may not stay cool to the touch. That's the nice feature as the product that comes with it is cool to the touch even when a fire is lit as long as you don't touch the actual ring. Hope this helps.