Trangia Testing with Alternative Fuels

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  • Testing a Trangia burner with Alternative Fuels. What will happen? Will it explode?
    In this video, a Trangia burner is used to boil water with denatured alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, Heet, Charcoal Lighter, Zippo fluid, paint thinner, acetone, and Coleman Camp Fuel.
    This is probably stupid and dangerous, I do not recommend it. Only use the alcohol based fuels for which the Trangia burner was originally intended.

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  • @MattEdwards-Davies-sr4gs
    @MattEdwards-Davies-sr4gs 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    For science! I can’t say I thought of burning volatile petroleum based fuels in an alcohol stove but I’m glad you did. Thanks for putting the work in!

  • @matthewhickey942
    @matthewhickey942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Out of principle I’ll watch until the end even though you answered my questions I the first 2 minutes. I appreciate non click bait content thank ya

  • @allemander
    @allemander 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    That was an impressively dangerous, exhaustive & informative test & review.
    Thank you for risking your beard for science! 🔥 😎

  • @ivancounsell4077
    @ivancounsell4077 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have found methylated spirit to work very well, clean and a long burn time, in the UK it is easy to find.

  • @duckduck8377
    @duckduck8377 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for your test run. 🙂 Now I am sure what not to use with alcohol stove

  • @melissahoffman4687
    @melissahoffman4687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Avoid the red bottle heet. It's great for emergency lighting but not good for cooking. It's a filthy yellow flame that will make a sooty mess.

  • @sandravalani359
    @sandravalani359 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent experiments Shawn😃 and muCh needed through these turbulent times especially with so many projected Power Outages that are supposed to happen thiS Winter!😥Your video was very informative and was on point!👍At times...I was scared that those huge flames could burn you...but you pulled through!👍Can I please ask what fuel iS safe to burn indoors as I liVe in a walkup apt and sinCe I haVe moVed here we haVe had 2 Power Outages in descent weather!👍I liVe in a building where a lot of my neighbors aRe very ill or physically challenged so I am here tryinG to learn from you as I haVe told many of them to come and get me in the event of a Power Outage so that I can watch over them!👍I haVe been able to find out that burninG Fondue Fuel iS safe and clean...so I would appreciate any insights that you might haVe about usinG a Clean/Safe and apt friendly fuel that iS suitable up to -30°C weather as I would hate to see anyone die here because they froze to death if the Power Grid went down durinG our very cold days!😥😥😥For years our World was fairly stable...but now...one loose cannon...knockinG out the Power Grid oVer North America...would definitely change thinGs for so many people!😥Any adViCe that you haVe for me would be appreciated so that I could educate Humanity too!✌😍🙏😇🌹🌞🌹🔥🌹🍂🍁🍁🍁🍂☕🍵☕🍻🍹

  • @robertdodd9623
    @robertdodd9623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video !

  • @awakeck
    @awakeck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great video , thank you

  • @rikuk3
    @rikuk3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Extremely dangerous using gasoline type fuels DON'T USE THEM. Stick with ethanol based fuel, far safer and less chance of harming yourself.

    • @sbura_
      @sbura_ ปีที่แล้ว

      Why

  • @davefarrell4911
    @davefarrell4911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So glad I accidentally found this video. I was going to test some K1 kerosene in mine, yah no.

  • @darylwaynebrady
    @darylwaynebrady 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! 👍🏻

  • @joelwatkins4377
    @joelwatkins4377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lol.... Well you made me laugh and I know what not to use! Lol

  • @johnbutler5208
    @johnbutler5208 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Trying to burn the forest down?

  • @spookmotrtimore22
    @spookmotrtimore22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video....Have you a name or link for the cup/pot you used please....Merry Christmas from the UK

    • @ShawnsWorkshop
      @ShawnsWorkshop  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's an MSR Titan kettle. www.msrgear.com/cookware/titanium/titan-kettle/321158.html

  • @darkstaroblivion
    @darkstaroblivion 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ive never had good control with 91% alcohol , smokes out of control flames
    I as a rule just use 70%
    that's been my experience

  • @EllEnchanted
    @EllEnchanted 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

  • @Thereal111t
    @Thereal111t 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aside from the acetone and mineral spirits… the others could be properly burned in a multifuel burner.

  • @davidlaw233
    @davidlaw233 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well when I'm in the sticks relaxing time isn't that important just chill and enjoy the sticks

  • @NatureBoy711
    @NatureBoy711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    use only denatured alcohol. all others, as well as heet should not be used since they are toxic !

    • @scottmb99
      @scottmb99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      California recently stopped the sale of Denatured Alcohol, so I'm left with 91% and HEET

  • @Rpg39_
    @Rpg39_ 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for putting the thing we all came here for at the beginning of the video. I’m used to having to fast forward and track down the information while the video creator tells me about Raid Shadow Legends and how I need to buy merch.

  • @Thereal111t
    @Thereal111t 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Typically, charcoal fluid is mostly low grade kerosene. Zippo lighter fluid is much more similar to coleman camp fuel. In fact, you can use coleman camp fuel in your zippos. And kerosene to light your charcoal and save a lot of money.

  • @Ben-X2
    @Ben-X2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh wow this is hilarious and obviously a bad idea but very much appreciated nonetheless. Thank you so much for producing this. 😂😂

    • @ShawnsWorkshop
      @ShawnsWorkshop  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Terrible idea I agree. Fun though.

  • @flynnsmith8024
    @flynnsmith8024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey Shaun, loved the video! Good bit of humour and very informative. Thanks

  • @verdielg
    @verdielg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wonder if the large flame plumes are residual fuel from the earlier mixes...

  • @skimo6629
    @skimo6629 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video bud, very informative. Would you try making one using lamps and alternative fuels?

  • @carlomedic3249
    @carlomedic3249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great review, saved me a lot of cleaning up, guessworks and ofcourse safety. Subbed!

  • @donjohnson7189
    @donjohnson7189 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lighter fluids are made of Naphtha and burns notoriously dirty.

    • @skimo6629
      @skimo6629 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The one I got read oderless, but really it isn't.

  • @crazysquirrel9425
    @crazysquirrel9425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Put 10% acetone with 90% of your alcohol.
    Those alcohol stoves are pretty hard to get going when below freezing temperatures.
    That smidge of acetone might just do the trick in speeding things up without overkill.
    Ever try using plain old lamp oil? Or olive oil?
    Of course lighting the olive oil might be an exercise in futility....

    • @melissahoffman4687
      @melissahoffman4687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Being carbon felt inside the trangia also helps it in cold temperatures. :)

  • @3goldfinger
    @3goldfinger 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Why not just boil one cup of water.

  • @BritishMillitaryEdits
    @BritishMillitaryEdits 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very well made video, and very useful!

  • @wildernesscanoeassociation
    @wildernesscanoeassociation 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good! I used Mineral Spirits by accident once and it was not a fun experience!

  • @beingaware8542
    @beingaware8542 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Holy shit. You are my new favorite! Had me laughing all the way. Zippo....oh boy. Thanks!

  • @dragomxsoldier
    @dragomxsoldier 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What about white gasoline

  • @thomascraft6854
    @thomascraft6854 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    - Can you use Esbit Fuel Tablets with an Alcohol Store ???

    • @ShawnsWorkshop
      @ShawnsWorkshop  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As long as they fit inside the Trangia burner I think that would probably work. Any residue left behind by the burning Esbit tablets may clog up your stove over time though. It's certainly worth a try.

    • @k94536
      @k94536 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      they made a burner just for them look it up on there sight or a google search

  • @johnl.8616
    @johnl.8616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Smokey the Bear has banned you from the forest.

  • @Lands_Solo
    @Lands_Solo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for doing these tests, very informative and not a little amusing.

  • @NomadJoe0323
    @NomadJoe0323 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Guess there’s a reason why they don’t call it a zippo lighter fluid stove.

  • @denofearthundertheeverlast5138
    @denofearthundertheeverlast5138 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I use HEET exclusively , it is totally clean, it never stains the bottoms of my cookware, I also stay away from IPA, petrol's however most of my pots and skillets are SS and get cooked over a fire so they will keep a blackish soot coat, but I find I like the black look once I wipe off the excess with a paper towel, I dont mind the slight discolored look sorta reminds me of a blackening finished used on firearms. BTW get your fuel containers away from the fire source...lol

  • @AliciaInJeep
    @AliciaInJeep ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful video. For me the best on youtube - very informative, thank you.

  • @eca7773
    @eca7773 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Was interesting to watch. I assumed it wouldn't go so well for most of the petroleum based products.

  • @Occupuyourspine
    @Occupuyourspine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am glad you did this so I do not have to. 🤠

  • @geektarded
    @geektarded 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    FYI, ferro rod lights all of these.

  • @aimreadings
    @aimreadings 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it okay to burn white gas in this trangia?

  • @Donjanseneda
    @Donjanseneda 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For me denatured alcohol is good for trangia

  • @jimawhitaker
    @jimawhitaker หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yabba dabba do 😜

  • @jude7321
    @jude7321 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So I'm guessing kerosene is out.

  • @keepgoing637
    @keepgoing637 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun to watch :)

  • @gotdragon
    @gotdragon 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    $5 lamp oil lasts 10m on 1oz

  • @twinfin8571
    @twinfin8571 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to see how to clean that soot off.

  • @OutdoorFreedomDk
    @OutdoorFreedomDk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OK Thanks. ✅💪🍓

  • @donaldbollman1049
    @donaldbollman1049 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the test/comparison. I recently purchased a Trangia 25-5 and was not sure which fuel type would be best. Seems like most of the stores around me don't carry denatured alcohol, but I did manage to find one. But comparing it to Heet, it is probably a little less cost effective.
    $9.99 for denatured alcohol (32 oz.)
    $9.00 for 3 bottles of Heet (36 oz. total of all 3).
    Thanks again!

  • @andriik6788
    @andriik6788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, very useful info.

  • @GameThruz
    @GameThruz ปีที่แล้ว

    Is any of these white spirit and would that be safe to use?

    • @akbychoice
      @akbychoice ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Coleman fuel is referred to as white gas, like gasoline without the additives.

  • @Jens-tc5yz
    @Jens-tc5yz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ett mycket bra test❤❤❤

  • @a3a14613
    @a3a14613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good comparison, thanks.

  • @uberdan2836
    @uberdan2836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ive never seen anyone try out regular gasoline

    • @allemander
      @allemander 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kingsoutdoors4379
      They + are = *They’re

    • @allemander
      @allemander 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kingsoutdoors4379 English?

  • @johnl.8616
    @johnl.8616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the video, answered my questions. Also I use hand sanitizer with denatured alcohol in it with my Firedragon stive and it burns clean. I wonder if hand sanitizer would work in a Trangia?

    • @clockworkvanhellsing372
      @clockworkvanhellsing372 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Liquid one, probably, the gel type definitly not (but the gel type can be used with just a little metal can and something to stand the pot on. But beware of additives like aloe vera.

  • @a13xyarrhythmia38
    @a13xyarrhythmia38 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanx man

  • @user_generik
    @user_generik ปีที่แล้ว

    no pump gasoline? that would have been a sooty ride

  • @thefoodiedude1941
    @thefoodiedude1941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How come you don't use a lit on the pot?

    • @ShawnsWorkshop
      @ShawnsWorkshop  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No lid so you can see the water boiling

  • @barbaraleee9912
    @barbaraleee9912 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about cooking oil?

  • @garrettjacob7572
    @garrettjacob7572 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @daniil6089
    @daniil6089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting!

    • @daniil6089
      @daniil6089 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would not have thought acetone would be so effective

  • @vitorvasconcelos2846
    @vitorvasconcelos2846 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Qual melhor? Alcool or gasoline?

  • @davidgomez5116
    @davidgomez5116 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about automotive fuel like the kind you get from the pump

    • @PippetWhippet
      @PippetWhippet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Give it a try, tell us what happens. While you do that, I’m going to extrapolate a prediction from watching how all the other oil derived fuels went. Massive yellow flames, a reluctance to go out, eagerness to spread beyond the stove, more soot than you thought possible, decent cooking times.

    • @blackskywatch4027
      @blackskywatch4027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      don't do it. i think it will explode.

  • @StevenSiew2
    @StevenSiew2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How come you NEVER tried the most obvious fuel... GASOLINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @ShawnsWorkshop
      @ShawnsWorkshop  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've been saving that for the next round of tests. Going to do Gasoline, Kerosene, Diesel, and maybe 2-cycle mix. I might also try octane boosters and other fuel additives too. I'm interested in testing things that might be commonly found in the average home or garage.

    • @gamesgeargadgets
      @gamesgeargadgets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Will have a similar result to Coleman Camp Fuel

    • @MBW4449
      @MBW4449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ShawnsWorkshop kerosene is meant to be burned by wicking it up and lighting the wick. I think you are asking for trouble if you try anything like kerosene or gasoline. Be very careful and have a fire extinguisher and someone with you.

    • @akbychoice
      @akbychoice ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ShawnsWorkshop just and FYI, #1 diesel, #1 heating oil, Kerosene and Jet-A all came out of the same tank at the refinery.

  • @jeffmccrea9347
    @jeffmccrea9347 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Charcoal starter is just extra refined kerosene.
    Wanna have fun? Try blowing out a large can of Sterno. It cost me a mustache.

  • @georges.patton975
    @georges.patton975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Шон надзвичайно відважний! Я був впевнений, що американцю не прийде на розум заливати бензин в Trangia!