What type of alcohol do you recommend for the burner? Where can one purchase it?
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You can buy "Denatured Alcohol" in 1-quart cans at most paint stores or paint departments. It contains methanol which is poisonous if you try to drink it. "Klean Strip" is a common brand. Hope that helps.
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Denatured Alcohol, but it takes a long time for the water to boil. I would recommend that you purchase a butane burner (around $45).
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The best alcohol to use is denatured alcohol. You can get it pretty inexpensively at sporting good stores or stores that have a large camping supply section. You can use rubbing alcohol, but it burns hotter and will leave soot on the bottom of your pot. We love ours and use it whenever we get the chance. I hope this helped
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Rubbing alcohol is what you use. 70% or 90% isopropyl alcohol works fine, and you can also find this at any grocery outlet. Getting a butane burner works the best and doesn't take as long to heat the water.
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I use butane that I buy at home depot. There is a small valve on the bottom of the burner that easily fits the butane canister.
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I use regular denatured alcohol. You can find it as a cleaning product or as a fuel at hardware stores, camping stores, or probably walmart.
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You might try a brewing supply store. I know the distributor we use for this product does not offer that as an option for purchase. Bill Wright Treyco
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I do not have the titan rather the smaller solo version and the solo alcohol burner works great with it. These stoves were designed with dual fuels on mind. I'm sure the titan would work fine with the solo alcohol burner.
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No, the alcohol burner is sold separately or in sometimes in a bundle with the stove.
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try using an empty detergent squeeze bottle (like Dawn)...the bottles have a pull-up push-down top that is perfect for dispensing denatured alcohol into an Esbit or Trangia brass burner...I use 9 oz. and 14.7 oz. sizes...keep the bottles in a Ziploc bag for added insurance against spills.
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I don't use the alcohol burner, I use a small butane one I purchased separately. A has stove won't work because the distance from the flame to the bulb is to great and you'll also end up heating up the base and handle in the process. For use over a gas stove something like the Bodum siphon would work better.
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Its borosilicate so yes gas burner no prob. It made from same glass as test tube and lab stuff designed for use with a Bunsen burner.Maybe get one of those things that raise it up a bit so as not to sit directly on electric heating element.Bear Grylls can boil water in a plastic bottle, think about it. Medium high heat should be sweet.
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Must use specific butane cannisters. You can buy burton or other brands online, but expensive to ship. I get mine at local sporting goods stores, army surplus stores or sometimes walmart.
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You should probably start with how you intend to use the burner. (for heating up a cup on the trail) ... where the home made stand or the ultralight stand would be fine ... if you need to cook on something more stable in a small footprint the firebox/emberlit types are a good choice for flexibility ... I actually like the simple Sterno Stove myself. IMO it offers the most stable platform. It breaks down flat to small enough size. You can use all the other materials, (chips, sticks, charcoal, pellets) to burn when you are out of alcohol and it is inexpensive. I did modify/fashion a mesh grate and burn plate to enhance it but still the most stable for any of my purposes. You should probably start with how you intend to use the burner. (for heating up a cup on the trail) ... where the home made stand or the ultralight stand would be fine ... if you need to cook on something more stable in a small footprint the firebox/emberlit types are a good choice for flexibility ... I actually like the simple Sterno Stove myself. IMO it offers the most stable platform. It breaks down flat to small enough size. You can use all the other materials, (chips, sticks, charcoal, pellets) to burn when you are out of alcohol and it is inexpensive. I did modify/fashion a mesh... » Read More You should probably start with how you intend to use the burner. (for heating up a cup on the trail) ... where the home made stand or the ultralight stand would be fine ... if you need to cook on something more stable in a small footprint the firebox/emberlit types are a good choice for flexibility ... I actually like the simple Sterno Stove myself. IMO it offers the most stable platform. It breaks down flat to small enough size. You can use all the other materials, (chips, sticks, charcoal, pellets) to burn when you are out of alcohol and it is inexpensive. I did modify/fashion a mesh grate and burn plate to enhance it but still the most stable for any of my purposes. « Show Less
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Yes, the Solo Alcohol Burner comes with everything you need except the alcohol.
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Thank you all for taking the time to help me out with this. i have decided to just belly up the extra money and but an actual burner. 110000 BTU and a wide base should suit me well. thanks again for all of your advice.
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It's an alcohol burner, so use rubbing alcohol from any drug store. I'd recommend 99%, the 70% stuff doesn't work as well for this product.
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For a pan like PADERNO 18.5, which is a PAELLERA, for an even heat distribution you need Gas Propane Burner* particularly if you are going to make "PAELLA VALENCIANA" enjoy your PAELLA with a good La Rioja Vino Tinto (Red Wine). * Not Grill.
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Please visit the following website: http://swissarmytrangia.blogspot.com/ It's an article about the Swedish army Trangia stove that you'll probably find interesting. But to answer your question, toward the bottom of the article the author goes into a fair amount of detail about what types of fuel can be burned in the Trangia. 91% rubbing alcohol will work but according to the author is not recommended. Denatured alcohol has been described as the best overall fuel.
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You will need a butane refill bottle sold almost anywhere.There is a little valve on the torch that you insert the butane nozzle of the refill bottle into.
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I suggest a Butane burner. They sell little ones that fit under the Syphon Alcohol does not burn very hot at all. But Isopropyl Alcohol should work ( Rubbing Alcohol)
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Hello. You should be able to purchase Denatured Alcohol at any Hardware store or Painter supply (Sherwin Williams etc) store. Possibly Home Depot or Lowes also...