Every candle you add will raise the temp of output 2 degree which will increase the radiant temp 2 times by adding one more candle under each pot you would raise the temp in your room about 5 degrees. And put a few pennies under the rim of the pot to increase the airflow and it will make the pots hotter to increase the radiate heat more. I do this and in a hour you will not touch those pots with your bare hands .
If you add quartz crystals to the veggie shortening mixture, you can increase the heat output another 23%. Also when using pennies to add an air gap under the pots, you want to use pre 1980 pure copper pennies. The modern copper plated zinc pennies can create a feedback loop and defeat any gains.
Ma'am as a young 19yr old individual who is currently homeless and struggling to find ways to heat my RV during the cold nights, I wanna say thank you n would love to try this with my 51yr old mother.
This will date me but when I was a teenager, my mom was our Girl Scout troop leader. She taught us to cook on a metal coffee can and make a cardboard oven and cook biscuits on a stick. At the time I was sooo embarrassed, you know, too cool to be seen in my uniform. But now, I look back, especially now that she is gone, and I can appreciate all she tried to teach us.
They were called buddy burners in my girl scout troop. A tuna can, with cardboard rolled up and cut to fit the can. Melted crisco poured into the tuna can. Light it up, then use a coffee can upside down over that....but you had to puncture the coffee can with a can opener to allow for air flow. We cooked a breakfast of a fried egg and then a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch
@@annjustisforall9138 Yes. She meant mason canning jars to put the crisco or shortening in, they're made for high heat, i.e. for canning. Or save some food cans to use for the candles instead of throwing them away.
Very nice. I actually run survival classes, like what to do, what to hunt for in an emergency. And yes, this works. If you place some coins underneath the pots to raise them up about a quarter inch, you can heavily increase the heat output. Because with your setup, the candles are starving fir more oxygen. Try that and post an update video, you'll be amazed. Also, if you're late in the game, wax, hair grease, etc. All these different things work. I made my own cook top with some close hangers and an empty coffee can. I had boiling water etc. From a similar setup. Love the video, keep them coming! Necessity is the mother of invention.
I have been doing some testing, and have found that doing the coin setup causes the candles to burn out faster. But it does have more heat output. Which one do you want more?
A couple of things. Don't need candles. Any rope/string or even rolled cardboard will work. Second, u can skip the microwave n fridge steps. Just put a wick in the oil. Make sure it has oil rubbed on it. Then light also, u can use a paperclip to make the wi k stand up if u want. The more or larger the wicks, the faster the oil will burn but hotter. Also, don't need glass (which can crack). Just use old metal cans.
Glass has thermal expansion issues when heating and you open a door exposing colder temp suddenly the glass cracks/ shatters and the hot oil is now a fire hazard candle wax does same thing lucky there was old blanket in living room as extinguisher but we lost the wood shelf and sooted the ceiling which doesn't clean easily
Well I just turned 59 years old last week, and I guess I'm never too old to learn something new this is really interesting, I'm glad I found this looking at TH-cam today thank you for sharing this information with us.
I apologize, my previous comment didn’t include a huge thank you, I appreciate you posting this very helpful video. I loved the added elbows to the pots. I’m gonna go and purchase what you provided in your video. Abundant blessings to you.
I did this last winter in Texas when we had aweek of sub-freezing temp and no power. My neighbors' homes were @25 degrees, but our home was 48 degrees.
Melinda, how many of these candles heaters did you use for heating your home? Did you keep them all in one room and then everyone stayed there to keep warm?
I'm confused about microwaving the jars. I don't get the point. But hey it seams to work. I might try this to warm the room for pouring resin in the winter.
Bought a Mr Buddy heater on Black Friday but had never tested it (stupid) and I know NOTHING about propane heaters. So when I needed it most I was afraid to use it for my son when he had to stay in our house after a storm knocked our electric out. Learn from me people, get acquainted/ comfortable with your emergency heat etc LONG BEFORE you need it. Trust me! And even though this idea she has may have some issues, desperate times may require risk. We had NO ELECTRIC at all for 7 days here in Kentucky from a storm a couple weeks ago! Thank God we had somewhere to go with a good friend who let us stay all 7 days. (MUCH longer than we ever expected)
Melt the shortening in a glass or plastic measuring cup and poor it into your jar, better yet use a tuna or cat food can and you don't have to worry about breakage. You can space out 3 wicks wich will burn faster but also create more heat. It really makes a big difference in heat output
Very true It works!! Used this method during the time I was homeless.. Saved my cold days n nights (fall/winter) ... Shared this idea with other homeless I help now. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
One word of advice when the house loses heat due to a power blackout… make sure you turn off the main water to prevent a flood when the pipes are frozen. Always turn off the main water when you leave the house for a vacation whether winter or summer. Turn the water main off!
If you are at home during freezing weather just make sure that your taps are dripping. Flowing water doesn't freeze. If you have a tank hot water heater and the power goes out be sure to drain it before it freezes solid and can cause a flood.
My sister went through the Big Freeze in Texas and she was the only one she knew who did not have burst pipes...She was also the only one she knew who turned off her water at the meter. So, yeah, better safe than sorry.
@@oldladyfromnm7590 - That’s usually at the meter. Homeowners don’t have access to the city meter to eliminate water theft. You just gotta know someone would turn their water back on if it’s been turned off for non-payment! Somewhere on your property/building crawl space there will be a cut off valve. Commonly looks like a white pipe sticking out of the ground with a square knob on top to unscrew for access. Mine’s in the crawl space. Yeah, a no-go zone for me! 🫣
Good video. I sit mine inside a cast iron skillet, instead of terra cotta trays. It warms the cast iron, giving off even more/longer heat. Put 4 pennies underneath rim of pots. I'd remove the paper tag on everything, so those don't catch fire. Cheap coconut oil, from $Tree, easily removes all stickers.
I was going to use metal under the candle fit safety cuz someone showed they had a fire on their boat from using just terra cotta under the candle and I just recently went to big lots and got some small cast iron skillets that would go under the pot. And I have it all inside wire fruit baskets. So, I haven’t tried them yet.
It would add more heat if you put a "t" of your pipe, joining the two together. Any metal pipe heats and retains the heat. Thank you for that idea. I have knowledge of the terracotta heater but you have upgraded it. Very ingenious!
UNBELIEVABLE! I had this video in my watch later queue, forgot about it and went 2 weeks without heat when our furnace broke. Now I find it! ugh...I subscribed. Thank you
Great idea it would work a lil better if u put some pennies in a few spaces under the pot to create space for air flow it will increase the heat output.
@@YESHUAmyGODmySAVIOUR No. Put the pennies on top of the saucer around and under the base of the inverted plant pot to create air inflow at the bottom of the inverted pot. Leave space between the pennies for air to flow into the pot from the bottom. However, Richard is correct. It will cause the candles to burn faster as well as hotter.
I noticed that also, it was lacking a air intake, the penny's or washers between the plate and the pot might remedy that,..I was noticing when doing my own experiments that some of these terracotta pots have a cement core and will crack when heated, have a good fire extinguisher on hand, a grease fire can be spread with water. I still liked the video!
Kuddos to you ma'am! What a great and economical way to survive and thrive too! BTW...you have beautiful hands! I enjoyed learning something new but simple! Thank you & Merry Christmas!
Warning make sure you use glass that is designed for getting hot for your candle otherwise they can shatter if they get too hot and the lard can start a grease fire like you won’t believe. Make sure you have a grease fire extinguisher. Because this is a liquid fuel source it can leave a oily residue if burned for many times. Put three pennies under the candle glass to get air circulation so the glass stays cooler and helps use that heat. Next put three pennies under the pot so that air can move up through the chimney and keep the flame clean instead of starving for air which makes it smokey. Make sure all of this sets on a ceramic base. Simple little things like this can increase efficiency by quite a bit the key is do not let that flame starve for oxygen it will get smoky and will not generate clean heat. Also if you move the candle a little off-center then the heat has time to warm the pot instead of going straight up the chimney hole. Wicks tend to fall over as it heats up so keeping the candle as cool as possible by doing the above will help her greatly. If you use a wick that has metal in it it can become smoky as it burns down and give off metal particles. Try to find wicks that are smokeless but are more rigid to stand up straight. Are used a small piece of metal with a hole punch through it and push the wick up through and put that at the bottom of the glass to keep it from tipping over. This is fantastic for survival and emergencies but wouldn’t use this on a regular basis.
Pretty sure it's fast temperature fluctuations that break glass and not the heat considering all glass is literally the byproduct of molten sand. Any glass is fine if you're not careless and stupid. Darwin award if you are.
Thanks for that safety tips , when I was watching this I was thinking the same thing about the small glass jars bursting under the heat and starting a grease fire.
@@CHINESE_PRIDE I can't think of a single candle in a tempered glass jar... Because it's overkill. The whole point of this is to use what you have when shit gets hard... All glass is fine unless the operator is an idiot.
Melt Crisco in pan Pour into jars (let cool some) Run a wick through a hole in a straw poked with an ice pick Straddle straws over the jars until they cool completely. 💛
During the Texas ice storm I used a small Crisco candle to help keep my Motorhome warm. I used a short Shabbat candle for the wick. In my propane oven I warmed large flat rocks wrapped in towels to sleep with. I had no heater, no generator, and couldn’t use propane at night. I burned several candles safely. The crisco candle lasted for days. This looks interesting. I will try it with a larger pot with one crisco candle. Since surviving in South Texas with no electricity I now have a hot water bottle and a crisco candle on hand for emergencies..
@@duskintheforest584 I know, I'm in corpus Christi. Last yr it was 29 for 5 days. I saw my breath in the kitchen making coffee. I kept thinking, I grew up freezing my butt off, originally from Michigan. But I left state at the age of 21. I've thawed out since then. I'm 62 now. My god that was cold.
I accidentally made a tiny heater with my tea warmer.its cast iron and I used 4 candles in it to keep decaf hot so we at least had something that was always hot. That little warmer kept the kitchen much warmer than it should have been. It worked so hard during those days heating everything *but* tea.
The Texas power grid used to be reliable before the Obama/Biden days so it’s a good idea to have some Crisco and some kind of wick on hand because green energy won’t keep you alive and it won’t save your descendants either.
Yes it is a great idea and it does work BUT!!!! people are not explaining it right. When people say this will burn for 36 days at 8 hours a day or 72 days at 8 hours a day this part is true. Here is the catch. It will take hours just to start heating a room up so by the time you have 8 hours burning time you are still cold and now what put the flame out? In order to keep a room warm you will need to keep the heat going 24 hours a day. When you put the fire out the room will get cold again then you have to start all over. If you was to add the cost to do this it would be a lot cheaper to buy a camper/ tent woodstove and set that by a window run the stack out the window with a bracket plug any opening from the window and just burn down branches and wood. then use that just for light. I am not sure how many would remember the Ice storm of 98 but we had lost power for a good two to 3 months depending on where you lived. This was back in Maine. No power no heat no phone and some people died but most people lived through it. Radio stations had lines set up for the people that knew how to survive to call in tips to keep others alive as well. I had 5 families staying with me and I was running around taking care of the old and the people that were not able to get to a shelter. I was cooking meals on my gas grill and a K1 Heater. Then I would run around feeding others and filling their heaters up with oil to keep them alive for another 12 hours. I did this till they were able to get the power back on. I slept for 2 days and when I woke up everyone was gone back home and left me to clean the mess all by my self.
@@danelionheart5881 wow!!!! I bought a wood stove . I need to do a video on that. I need to buy some cinder blocks for the stove. We all need to be prepared. You just never know! You are a good soul! Thanks for the information! ❤️
Yes, remember it well. We lived in Fort Drum at the time ( well we worked there ) and lived in a small town not far away from the base. Bad ice storm!!
Well God knows all you did, and so Peace in your heart is such a blessing! Still, those that left you with a mess need a good spanking! But they Will get it, from God. Stay true to your faith.
Contrar.. in the country (I got dem' cuzzin'z) .. ya coat ur dawg head to toe when ticks are thick, same kids for lice...rids em and for proactive lack of head bug move in specials. Don't stop there. FRIED ANYTHING, Squirrel, yard bird, turkey, fries,bacon, etc .. chiggers infestation, that's a c cancel quacks. Preserving goods, chaffing, (fat arse cheeks with high friction ) and questionable due to brush fires..inner thighs chaffing) Friction, coarse bushy brush and sold fuelz have known to explode when the big girls break into a run while chasing A MAN down the hill) ... granny will hide her money, snuff, and the occasional wild weed stuffed down The center of a lard can.. let's not forget bearing grease, leather softener, for ball gloves too. Inbread funny kill the man football, donkey baseball qui k slide n glide cheat, saddle soap, fire starter, all ur baking needs, turns any skillet in to non stick, fried corncakes , and engine oil additive.. it will thin old diesel oil for 2nd use in an old tractor. Start green limbs on fire for moonshine stilz, keeps critters from climbing pipes upside the house , mix with hot peppers rub on legs for backwoods bengay. And the last I can remember..and my memory is very bad.. getting them cross breed pups when the Hairless Saint Bernard (could have been mange and the Momma Beagle got stuck.. I see a can side recipe in the future..🤪
Many years ago, a friend of mine made something similar to this to heat his ice fishing shack. If I remember correctly, he used (2) 4 inch elbows, (2) 4 to 6 inch stove pipe adapters (in place of the terra cotta pots) and a rectangular steel plate instead of the 2 terra cotta plates. He also made some lard candles (like the ones you made) to heat it. He actually attached the 2 elbows and then drilled a few small holes at the top of where they were attached. He also drilled a few small holes on the lower side of the 4 to 6 inch adapters. The holes he drilled allowed the heater to "breathe". The whole contraption was set on the rectangular steel plate. It actually did a good job of heating the shack, and was a lot easier to deal with than a wood stove.
@@billdesmet3929 Or they possibly knew each other. LOL The guy that did this would have probably called it "Merrymeeting Bay Style" (location in Maine). That's where he used to set his shack. He was a pretty clever gent.
@@yeswing10 Yes they do crack, but the only other options for material is metal. Stones, bricks, glass, basically most anything fire resistant have drawbacks too. I wouldn't necessarily call these safe, as knocking them over would be dangerous. But in an emergency, they will keep you warm. Personally, I would put a cookie tray under the tiles so that if any gets spilled it's more contained.
*Tuna Fish cans instead of glass jars... *Cut a piece of window screen (metal, not plastic) in a circle to fit inside the tuna fish can .. *Punch a hole in the screen same size as the birthday candle. *Melt shortening and pour into can .. let it cool just enough that the screen wire stays on top of the shortening instead of sinking to bottom of can and insert candle into hole in screen. *Cut another piece of window screen wide enough and long enough to be folded twice so that you have a triple layer of screen and place it under the tuna can. Provides air circulation and keeps can from heating the terracotta dish to a dangerous temp. *Place four nickles (pennies are too thin) under the lip of the terracotta pot to supply oxygen to the candle. Add enough water into the dish to just barely touch the bottom of the can .. does two things helps keep the dish cooler and puts moisture into the ambient air of the room. With only one candle in just one pot.. there is no worry about carbon dioxide in a typical size room .. say.. 8 x 10.. These little heaters work great in a "Wall Tent" to keep the chill off.. don't recommend using in a "Pup Tent"..
These are great ideas! You've spurned an idea in me. I will try using 100% carbon felt (forever wick) with your screen mesh idea. I was trying to figure out how to use the carbon felt without putting a lid on the jar, or can.
Oh wow! I wish I knew this method when my furnace died for a few winters. I have a new one thanks to the county. These aren't exactly cheap (also not expensive), but having no heat is deadly and makes you ill. I have dogs, so my fear would be them knocking it over. The same goes for kids or burning themselves on the candle or hot aluminum. Still a game changer for many people. Thank you for showing everyone.
I think it's a SMART idea for a small room and at that little expense you can add more. The idea as shown is not to get your room or rooms to 70 but at a temp you can survive on a low budget!😊👍
Thank you for sharing. I am planning to use this in my covered 3'X12' citrus/tropical raised bed this winter. I tried this when we lost power in Texas early this year. It works in small spaces.
@@faithm9284 im not sure why she melted and then cooled them down, but you could do that process well before hand and then put them in the cabinet until needed. Or spend $20-30 and get a couple hundred tea candles which takes out the need for electricity altogether, and you could put a few tea candles in each to really bring up the temp!
@@C4... I'm pretty sure I saw a video where the refrigeration is not needed... my friend use to put the lg Yankee candles in the freezer for about 3 hrs, then store or let the candle get to rm temp before lighting... she stated the candle will burn alot longer...pretty sure her grandmother taught her that...🦋
some aluminum foil folded into fins on the pipe would help radiate the heat out into the room a small spinner blade on top spun by the rising heat would be good also
This could be helpful, though living up up north, I might prefer a small little wood stove. Since you are so helpful, I should tell you about grape seed oil I see in the back ground. I used to consume grape seed oil, but then I heard it is processed in an unhealthy way, and since then I have learned to only consume quality olive oil, and coconut oil, being the two healthiest oils. I use coconut oil for cooking because it can handle heat the best, and I prefer olive oil for cold applications, and for it's flavor.
@davidparker2173 You are so right about grape seed oil. Actually, any seed oil is bad, as well as hydrogenated, of course. I like cooking and baking with coconut oil. I use olive and walnut oil for my home made salad dressings to get more omega-3s, plus ground flax seed since I don't eat fish. Hope you are well. Greetings from Chicagoland.
@@auberjean6873 Good to hear from you. I try to eat healthy too, and continually must get stricter about it. I hope Bobby Kennedy gets to sit on top of the FDA, so he can "Make America Healthy Again", so vote for Trump so that can happen because Kennedy is now on the Trump Team, and so is Tulsi Gabbart, along with Elon Musk, and many others who are rooting for the long ball. Bless you now from the great northwest.
@@jeremygladden895 But the exhaust of those flues is required to be emitted above the roofline, isn’t it? Fumes aren’t expected to go back into dwelling spaces, so it wouldn’t matter if galvanized materials were used in those applications. For this application, the fumes go directly into the dwelling place.
@@braveboy1010 you made it sound like the metal itself was giving off hazardous fumes. Galvanized doesn't give off fumes. A small candle obviously doesn't give off anything harmful either.
@@jeremygladden895 When burned, galvanized steel does give off toxic fumes…but she doesn’t have to worry because that’s not happening with those candles
Just be careful with this because shortening is probably just like candle wax where the liquid wax/ shortening can get so hot that it hits a flashpoint and kind of explodes in flame. This happens when everything left in the jar has been liquified by the heat...in other words, none of the wax is hard anymore-- it is all melted. This happened to me once with a candle and the jar broke and the flames shot up about a foot. My carpet and dresser top started on fire. If the noise had not alerted me it would have caught my bedroom on fire.
You dresser with no way for the heat to trans away from the glass fast enough. The terrain cottage transfers but sitting on a bigger terrace cottage will help and a third even better.
The 5 -0-5 REPRESENTING!!! WAY TO GO BABE!!!! fellow New Mexican here too & this is SUCH A GREAT EMERGENCY HEATING HACK! 🙇🏻♀️ thank you SOOO MUCH for sharing w us!!! 🙏🏼You're incredible!🤗 KEEP DOING YOU BOO!!😘
As people try to reduce their energy costs this year, ideas like this are important to share. Thanks for the video. I am not sure why there was a need to microwave, or why you didn’t put a bunch in large glass measuring cup, microwave, and then pour into the jars. I would recommend instead of cutting the candles like you did, score about 1/4” below the cut & pull off the wax, leaving some wick out.
I'm confused about the cutting of the candles. It looked and sounded like a metal straw that was being cut and that something, the candle?) was inside the straw. I think I'm missing something, like maybe the flame should not come in contact with the shortening???
I really enjoyed watching this video and agree with most of the positive comments. What I didn't read was about ventilating to get rid of carbon monoxide. Any burning type of heat removes oxygen so be careful.
Candles don't deplete oxygen, I heat only with a wood stove, you have any idea how much oxygen they use, if that myth was true than everytime someone lit a fireplace or wood stove they'd all be dead from affixation, carbon monoxide is what you should worry about
You need to put a small spacer under each pot, such as 3 nuts or thick washers, so the candles can get enough air, and the hot air can get out! Then try that thing with 3 candles (tea candles) in each pot, and you'll feel a difference. Have gloves or potholders ready.
Yes, and a fire extinguisher! At the very least have a big pail of dirt, sand, or baking powder. Don't waste your emergency water trying to put out a grease fire or you will have a disaster.
Yes I've tried this many years ago but used cheap tea candles from dollar tree, the lard is definitely going to burn much longer and I didn't think about capturing more heat with two elbows instead of one, another tip I s that I found that I could increase the heat by placing several flat metal washers on the top of each pot as they got so much hotter than the pots alone and some have suggested putting coins or washers at the bottom of the pots to increase airflow like a wood stove, it creates just enough airspace for a better burn
Thx. I've seen many of these videos. Some say it doesn't work. Thx for showing us that it does work. So many froze to death a few years ago in Texas. It wasn't right for the electric company to turn off the gas in middle of storm. This will help save lives.
Thank you for sharing. I see a lot of people have added great tips to make even more efficient. Something I learned recently and will be making for lights if power is out is DIY oil lamps (I'm asthmatic and I probably can't do the kerosene lamps anymore). You can find a bunch of tutorials on YT. My suggestion is using cotton kitchen string (cheaper than candles!) instead of candles, and here is why: you want the *oil* to burn, not the wick. The wick absorbs the oil to allow for lighting and burning, which should burn hotter than just a candle. Yes, the wick will need a support to be held out of the oil, but plenty of videos on how to do that. I hope my addition helps others and this video is definitely helpful to me, especially with the comments of tips. Thank you all!
@@annbradley1961, excellent question. I don't think so, as oil lamps have been used since ancient times. The type of fuel makes a difference I think (which is why I'm concerned about the kerosene), which is why I intend on using cooking oil. The off-gasing should be minimal for small lamps and not much more than burning a candle. I would think safer than a candle, actually. To be safest, keep a carbon monoxide detector in your home & ensure batteries get changed as needed. Some places have combination smoke & CO detectors. Also having some ventilation would be helpful. Definitely a very good question to consider! Thank you for asking.
Smart idea the low position of you candles give the pots and ducts a chance to heat up, I would have liked to see a small room heated with these and temperature readings to get a good idea how well these work.
I think you can actually heat the Crisco and pour it into the jars. It will solidify once it cools. It seems much easier than forcing it in with a spoon. Then you may be able to just force the candle into the Crisco. It's worth a shot.
My advice is to chose something other than glass jars to use as a candle. I would use tempered glass that is oven safe, or cut soup cans. Use a small piece of tin foil to create a ‘foot’ at the base of candle or wick before inserting, this way it doesn’t fall down when oil liquifies. We live in the Northeast and often lose power during storms and it gets below zero in winter. We invested in a woodstove, harvest fallen trees year round, it’s on-going to chop/split wood because it takes a year to season wood, what we cut this year will get used next year. They do make mini woodstoves for tiny homes that are cheaper than a full sized one, and yes, a vegetable candle will work inside them and they can heat an entire room. This way, there is far less chance of carbon monoxide or grease build up.
No, mason jars are not tempered to go higher temp than boiling point. They may, but the risk of cracking or shattering in higher temps is too much of a risk. I saw another video with similar, who used soup cans inside of a bread pan. He wrapped the base of an ordinary long candle, put into a soup can, then back filled it with Crisco shortening. This way the wick would not fall, reducing the chance of a fire.
@@blondek767 That's a great idea thank you I should start saving some cans. I wonder if tying a Longwood and skewer to a wick would also help it stand if you're using plain wicks rather than a tapered candle
If you pipe the shortening in with a frosting bag it fills the jar without empty spots. Just put the tip to the bottom of the jar and as it fills slowly raise the tip untill fill.
And raise the pots about an inch off the plate under it so the air will flow throughout instead of just the pot gettin hot you can make a wire mesh boarder along the bottom plus you get light to see ....pretty at night...let the kids paint on them with high temp paint or do it yourself ideas are easy, safety is first....
Awesome setup! I'm going to give this a try as I'm trying to make my camper non-dependent on electricity. I'm also in the 505 and you're right, it's definitely cold out there!
There is nothing wrong knowing how to look after ones self in an emergency. This type of device is for emergency purposes. Which can be modified to be more on the safe side. The bigger the wick, the bigger the pot. Do not leave this or any candle unattended. Soot is a result of too long a wick, lack of air or both. Incomplete combustion. Have a working smoke detector (they never sleep), but they don't replace fire safe practices. Be safe and stay warm.
We just moved into a new, but very old home and the insulation sucks. What’s more, the heaters are also old and won’t stay on they cut off after awhile. I have one small $50 heater to plug in the wall for a 2 bedroom. This might be practical since we are no longer rollin in the dough 😞
I watched a few similar videos yesterday and commented that they were a good idea. But you made the heaters even better with that stove pipe. Thanks for the idea. I will make these.
My computer speakers were bad,I got some new speakers and there working great thanks for this video on heating as I live in a very cold part of the country Thanks again Love the video :)
Yes... I remember that... that devastating incident taught the whole world not to rely on FEMA to be organized quick enough to bring survival help... hopefully our County & States' learned from that; as well as, people being prepared...preppers. Always, stock enough to help others... if possible🦋
@@hummingbird_chirps8520 It taught the whole world that Green Energy is unreliable. I've had solar panels for 15 years and they are great in the summer although very unpredictable total kW generated in Upstate NY. If it weren't for oil and wood, we'd freeze to death in the winter.
I made this and this is what I found, some have mentioned these in the comments. I tried the candle made from shortening and the problem with long term burning is the shortening melts and the birthday candle wick doesn't stay in place and puts itself out. However I this is not a bad idea for emergency storm candles, long burning won't work unless you stabilize the wick. I tried multi wick candles and they did nicely to produce heat but I think refillable oil burning candles would work better. I haven't experienced on using different fuels for them yet though. The second thing is you need to lift the bottom of the pot to increase air flow or larger flames will suffocate. I made these changes and this actually works pretty well. It put out as much radiant heat as my electric radiant oil heaters. The final thing is keep this safe from cat fuckery. I set it on a table my cat won't get on and further repelled her with aluminum foil 🤣 I put ceramic tiles under everything to protect the table. I love this idea and plan to use these heaters for various things. I love that during warm months I can put the parts on my porch!
I was thinking if it was in the oven and then leave the oven door cracked open. Then kids or cats cant get it and its less of a fire hazzard. I put a candle in the oven and a pan of water to make coffee when we lose power. The oven racks make a great place for the pan to sit on.
It would need to be affecting a very small room to raise the temperature significantly from what I am reading. Also, carbon monoxide would be a concern the longer it burns and the more candles one uses. If you run this test with a thermometer and a carbon monoxide detector for 8-9 hours (like overnight), that will tell whether it is safe enough and warm enough.
Perzactly what I was thinking. Carbon monoxide build up is an odorless killer. Having a spare Carbon monoxide detector and fresh batteries for an emergency would be good for this small room heater. Thumbs up on the video!
If you have no house hydro, how the hell will you be able to use a Carbon Monoxide tester, which operates on 120 AC volts? Using a devise like this is just asking for a larger fire to occur, which is not covered by your home insurance. It's not approved by any fire dept either. Used outdoors is one thing, but used indoors is very unsafe. It could cause loss of home and life.
Awesome, thanks for the info! I have bought several containers of the vegetable shortening to make my own candles for warming, got a bundle of wicks from Amazon. Back to the hardware store for ducts .. have a blessed day ❣️
From experience. There are a few reasons this won't work for long periods and a few improvements you can make to fix it. The biggest challenge with this current setup is the heat generated will eventually liquify the oil and drown the wick. Here is how to improve your test. You need two pots for this and materials that can capture heat like steal (chicken wire or anything that doesn't give off fumes when heated. Adding to your current setup, put toothpicks on the bottom to raise the first pot over the candle a hair off the foundation plate which will allow enough air flow to keep the wax from melting (if it still melts add more space). Place steal mesh between the pot that covers the candle and the second pot (second pot placed over the first pot). This will capture and prolong the heat giving more heat current as it gets sucked through the bottom and pushed out the top. Takes a little longer to heat up, but works better over the long run. Other things to experiment with is the plate walls, I replace potting plate with a camping pan that had 2 inch walls 1/2 inch of small pebbles, a little water to create a little humidity helps with the natural dry heat that is created from this. Good luck.
@@mruben8713 I should do a video. Basically fit two pots together with a balled up tinfoil layer in between them. She places the upside down pot on top of a plate, I am saying you need to have it lifted off the plate a bit, I have used pennies as legs to keep the pot from touching the plate so it can suck in air. This will stop your candle from melting faster than the burning wick. You may need more air for bigger candles.
These are also excellent for camping trips. And for those who live in cold areas I would suggest carrying one in your vehicle for emergency heat, if you should break down and have to wait for help. And if you carry a couple cans of soup or chili with you you can use it to heat those up as well. 🤠🐂🏞️🛩️
Also, get a small CO (carbon monoxide) detector and keep it below the level of your head. CO is heavier than air, so will settle from the bottom and move up if not enough ventilation is provided. People die every year having a fire in an enclosed area like a tent or car.
I suggest you read the comments on how to avoid a dangerous oil fire. Those glass jars she used are NOT the way to go. They are not designed for heat and flame. When they overheat and explode you have a dangerous grease fire. One person in the comment section had it happen to them, a flame a foot tall burning all the spilled oil. all over the floor. Use a tuna can, not a jar from the store.
I like this idea, I saw a demo where a can of Crisco or your choice of oil and candelabra candles were used for light, and was stated that it could be used for up to 12 hours these are great ideas for when the power does go out for long periods of time.
I found that shortening puts off an oily black smoke I use the same shortening to heat my pickup camper, but you've given me a great idea I'm going to try building on Arch out of those flexible elbows then drill vent holes in the bottom of the arch so the oily smoke attaches to the top of the arch, and other commenters are right you need to let some air into the bottom of the pots as well as somewhere above for the carbon dioxide the exit or the flame will just go out
Great information, thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. Bless you my dear. I will definitely share this with my neighbors, have a wonderful and healthy life! 💖
Dear! Thank you very much for your time and effort making a wonderful contribution to mankind at large with this outstanding video! Thank you very much! May the Good Lord Bless you! Thanks again! XOXOXO
I read that an upside down cupcake baking tin might be good for this. Haven't tried this nor any of this terra cotta heater yet but, I will tonight & report ! Can't wait !!
Safety First. Please do not store oil right next to the stove or and as others have stated, do not leave candles burning if you are not around. Thank you for this idea to help during power outages!
Nice & a Much Simpler way to do this would be to just use candles already in glass jars especially in emergencies where you won't have any power or microwave. Even just a large tin can with holes in top will produce heat over any candle.🔥
I listened to YT's Rose Red's research on using clay pots for heat (i recommend hearing before doing this). She said the clay pots need to be completely dry. Apparently if the candle were to burst hot wax and water are very flammable
This is a lifesaver thank you so much !! Would of never thought of the pennies , maybe can make own elbos out of emptied tin cans ( coffee cans ) too !
@@son_of_guns Hmm... I think the elbows trap some of the exhaust heat while slowing the exhaust. During the process, I think the elbows absorb some heat, tempering its radiation into the room.
I just discovered you and wow what a great idea. Good backup in case of power outage esp in winter or if off grid or for someone who cannot afford to be otherwise warm.
To get better heat, raise the bottoms of the pots so air can get in from the bottom and then connect the ducts together that should increase your heat output quite a bit I would think.
@@prepper6787 strategically placing teh heat source -- i.e. next to a wall -- will effect a natural convection loop - hot air rises to ceiling and is replaced by cooler air from the floor -- creates a loop that warms the entire room
All I know is that we lost electricity and lit about 15 candles, and it stayed nice and warm in the house, even though it was very cold outside. Candles can help.
Make sure the pots are thoroughly dry before using or they will crack and possibly shatter. Make sure to put something under the rim of the pots to allow for adewuate airflow and maximum efficiency. Coins or jar lids work well. You should add a larger pot on top of the smaller pot to recover more heat and the vent pipe is not needed. If you use multiple candles instead of the one you will increase the heat output exponentially. You can also insert a large wick or multiple small wicks directly into the Crisco can and light them, which will burn for at least 30 days continuously and allow you to use a bigger pot and increase heat output. Also, be very careful with this type of heater because the pots will get extremely hot, hot enough to be able to cook on.
We lost the power for 3 weeks last January. Got very cold out. Fortunately I have a gas fireplace insert that throws a lot of heat. Of course the electric fan didn't work. But at least I didn't freeze to death. I was also able to rig up a dutch over on front of the fireplace for cooking. This event was a great wake-up call. Purchased a fan that runs off the heat generated by the fireplace to use as a blower. The hack in this video will keep my little bedroom warm. I have a gazillion candles but now I can make an unlimited supply of them for practically nothing. I am the child of depression era parents so they did teach me a lot about surviving an emergency. This little heater will really come in handy I'm sure. Thanks!
As many have mentioned, it's important to raise the pots slightly with spacers to increase airflow. This will also decrease the amount of carbon monoxide produced. It's important to note that most open flames produce carbon monoxide, so these should not be used in small, enclosed areas. CO is heavier than air and will accumulate near the floor unless there is air circulation. I don't believe the setup shown here poses a severe CO hazard when used in a large room, but it can be mitigated by letting in some fresh air now and then.
Vanners use this I don't think it puts off a lot of CO2 but always good to crack a window and have a detector. It's really no different than burning a candle some simply use candles but the oil burns hotter of course.
Thanks for sharing this, as I live on my own in a flat and I don't think I'm going to be able afford to heat my home up this winter, and I've seen a few of these plant pot heaters lately and before I found you I've found out that vegetable oil won't set on fire which is cool so I think I'm going to try this out 😆 thanks 💜
You can apparently add salt to the oil to make it firm enough for wick to stand up in. Yoh would use a fair amount of salt to oil but salt is relatively cheap. The video I watched suggested not using fine ground salt because you would have to use much more.
Indoor air quality is huge. It took us a hundred years to figure out there's no free lunch; you can't burn a fossil fuel without consequences. Indoor air quality is a big deal. Many people are doing this with candles too, not to mention heavy candle use for ambiance. All of these produce soot; subtle but real. The health issues are real too. Products of combustion are often invisible to the naked eye, but long term are not good.
The shortening is"whipped", giving it a softer consistency for ease when cooking. (Did you notice she packed it down and added more between spins in the microwave?) If you don't remove the excess air when the candle burns down there will be less volume of oil, burn down much faster and you'll have to replace the candle sooner. I agree with another commentor, melt in measuring cup with safe handle and spout then pour in jar. I'd probably use an empty can instead of a glass jar, unless someone comes up with a reason not to.
Amy Suggs and Just Me from Iowa covered what I would have suggested. My concern would be the glass jars and the flammable nature of vegetable shortening. Therefore I'd go with a tin can full of the shortening, or even use something like a lighter fluid can, fitted with a meths burner wick. Four or five such cans placed in a radial pattern inside a large flower pot, would allow for good air flow around the cans (keeping them cooler) but would give four or five heat sources. Terracotta standoffs or broken pieces of flat ceramic tile would support the flowerpot in the base for adequate air flow. Also, on further reflection, I'd say using two 'T' flue junctions positioned together (if using two stoves) to form a 'H' configuration would probably be more efficient in radiating the heat and aiding convection. One 'T' section could be used for one stove.
I love that idea of making the candles burn longer.And the vent on top of the flower pot.Every TH-cam flower pot heater should have that.It make they experience a lot better increasing their heat.And having a bigger flower pot and candles with a thicker flame.If you have a thicker flame you might get greater heat using less candles.
You need a small gap between the flowerpot and the plate below so the candles can get oxygen... They won't burn as hot when oxygen level is low. Even laying 3 or 4 Penny's down between the 2 is better than nothing.
Two drawbacks; the pot needs to be ever so slightly elevated off of the saucer in order for the candle to get air to continue to burn and also burning shortening will leave a greasy stain on your ceiling.
Had she connected the pipes together with an extension pipe, 2 things would have happened. Putting washers under the pots would have allowed airflow for the fire while also trapping any residue inside the pipe. The pipe extension would also have also heated more area more efficiently.
This will be great for when my son goes on his church retreat. They go to Oklahoma and it's still cold at night where they go and he said his feet never got warm the whole week. The comments really helped, also . I'm going to keep the supplies on hand this winter since Texas has that grid issue. 😆
Every candle you add will raise the temp of output 2 degree which will increase the radiant temp 2 times by adding one more candle under each pot you would raise the temp in your room about 5 degrees. And put a few pennies under the rim of the pot to increase the airflow and it will make the pots hotter to increase the radiate heat more. I do this and in a hour you will not touch those pots with your bare hands .
Thank you for the added and important information 👍 🙂
Should make sure to not place it on a counter top then if they get that hot.
On top of the stove would be good
Then having 2 wicks per candle jar would make it warmer still. Helpful for colder conditions
@@stormysocks unless you had something like a Bench Mat. They’re Heat Resistant up to 200 Degrees Celsius
If you add quartz crystals to the veggie shortening mixture, you can increase the heat output another 23%. Also when using pennies to add an air gap under the pots, you want to use pre 1980 pure copper pennies. The modern copper plated zinc pennies can create a feedback loop and defeat any gains.
Ma'am as a young 19yr old individual who is currently homeless and struggling to find ways to heat my RV during the cold nights, I wanna say thank you n would love to try this with my 51yr old mother.
I would put it in ur sink. Don’t want to cause a fire in ur RV.
huh how are you homeless in an RV? you really need attention this bad to play victim?
@@Skinny_PimpShow a little kindness 😢
I truly hope you and your mother are safe and doing well man🤝🏽
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This will date me but when I was a teenager, my mom was our Girl Scout troop leader. She taught us to cook on a metal coffee can and make a cardboard oven and cook biscuits on a stick. At the time I was sooo embarrassed, you know, too cool to be seen in my uniform. But now, I look back, especially now that she is gone, and I can appreciate all she tried to teach us.
Moms are mostly unappreciated 😢😢
@@mariabono53😂true. And later so missed😭
She did teach you & she knows it
They were called buddy burners in my girl scout troop. A tuna can, with cardboard rolled up and cut to fit the can. Melted crisco poured into the tuna can. Light it up, then use a coffee can upside down over that....but you had to puncture the coffee can with a can opener to allow for air flow. We cooked a breakfast of a fried egg and then a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch
@@kristinegarmany7492yes, I did this in girl scouts too....a long time ago!😅
You can use small mason jars. They can take the heat. Thanks for that great survival tip. We really need them now😊
Do you mean as the jars to add the Crisco?
@@annjustisforall9138 Yes. She meant mason canning jars to put the crisco or shortening in, they're made for high heat, i.e. for canning. Or save some food cans to use for the candles instead of throwing them away.
Very nice. I actually run survival classes, like what to do, what to hunt for in an emergency. And yes, this works. If you place some coins underneath the pots to raise them up about a quarter inch, you can heavily increase the heat output. Because with your setup, the candles are starving fir more oxygen. Try that and post an update video, you'll be amazed. Also, if you're late in the game, wax, hair grease, etc. All these different things work. I made my own cook top with some close hangers and an empty coffee can. I had boiling water etc. From a similar setup. Love the video, keep them coming! Necessity is the mother of invention.
Can you explain more about the cooktop?
I have been doing some testing, and have found that doing the coin setup causes the candles to burn out faster.
But it does have more heat output. Which one do you want more?
@@TestingPyros what about the clothes hangers and the coffee can
@@_J_M in the end, the only true difference is the heat source. Any dissipation method is only affected by how much heat you start with.
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This lady literally found a way to burn fat!!!! Awesome.
You are so imaginative...great remark!!
I gotabout 40 lbs of extra fat around my waist. 6 kids. I will be glad to donate that. LOL
Burning fat isn't new, the inuit have been doing it for thousands of years. ☮️❤️
Candles were originally made out of fat and pine sap.
@@angelacadieux1972 ive been doing it longer than the inuit
A couple of things. Don't need candles. Any rope/string or even rolled cardboard will work. Second, u can skip the microwave n fridge steps. Just put a wick in the oil. Make sure it has oil rubbed on it. Then light also, u can use a paperclip to make the wi k stand up if u want. The more or larger the wicks, the faster the oil will burn but hotter. Also, don't need glass (which can crack). Just use old metal cans.
Well said 👍
You bring the beer
I'll bring the bacon 🥓
Yes, I have been saving metal cans for this purpose (and others).
Glass has thermal expansion issues when heating and you open a door exposing colder temp suddenly the glass cracks/ shatters and the hot oil is now a fire hazard candle wax does same thing lucky there was old blanket in living room as extinguisher but we lost the wood shelf and sooted the ceiling which doesn't clean easily
Thoughts on the pennies?
Does the oil have to be at the top of the wick? I tried make a candle with oil at the bottom of the jar but the wick burned out really quickly.
In this Darn age, we need all the hacks that will keep our home warm, pretty clever idea 💡 thanks for sharing this with us all.
Thank you for watching 🙏
Only a small room
Well I just turned 59 years old last week, and I guess I'm never too old to learn something new this is really interesting, I'm glad I found this looking at TH-cam today thank you for sharing this information with us.
Do not forget to paint the ceiling midnight black.🤣
59 is the new 40
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I apologize, my previous comment didn’t include a huge thank you, I appreciate you posting this very helpful video. I loved the added elbows to the pots. I’m gonna go and purchase what you provided in your video. Abundant blessings to you.
No worries! Thank you 🙏
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What about carbon monoxide safety
I did this last winter in Texas when we had aweek of sub-freezing temp and no power. My neighbors' homes were @25 degrees, but our home was 48 degrees.
Melinda, how many of these candles heaters did you use for heating your home? Did you keep them all in one room and then everyone stayed there to keep warm?
how long did they last, where did you put them, and how many did you have
I'm confused about microwaving the jars. I don't get the point. But hey it seams to work. I might try this to warm the room for pouring resin in the winter.
@@barbiegjervold8955 I think it was to melt some of the shortening and add more to it? Audio wasn't too good on my tablet.
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Ok. I understand now. Thank you for your reply ❤
Bought a Mr Buddy heater on Black Friday but had never tested it (stupid) and I know NOTHING about propane heaters. So when I needed it most I was afraid to use it for my son when he had to stay in our house after a storm knocked our electric out. Learn from me people, get acquainted/ comfortable with your emergency heat etc LONG BEFORE you need it. Trust me! And even though this idea she has may have some issues, desperate times may require risk. We had NO ELECTRIC at all for 7 days here in Kentucky from a storm a couple weeks ago! Thank God we had somewhere to go with a good friend who let us stay all 7 days. (MUCH longer than we ever expected)
Melt the shortening in a glass or plastic measuring cup and poor it into your jar, better yet use a tuna or cat food can and you don't have to worry about breakage. You can space out 3 wicks wich will burn faster but also create more heat. It really makes a big difference in heat output
Very true It works!! Used this method during the time I was homeless.. Saved my cold days n nights (fall/winter) ...
Shared this idea with other homeless I help now. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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One word of advice when the house loses heat due to a power blackout… make sure you turn off the main water to prevent a flood when the pipes are frozen. Always turn off the main water when you leave the house for a vacation whether winter or summer. Turn the water main off!
If you are at home during freezing weather just make sure that your taps are dripping. Flowing water doesn't freeze. If you have a tank hot water heater and the power goes out be sure to drain it before it freezes solid and can cause a flood.
My sister went through the Big Freeze in Texas and she was the only one she knew who did not have burst pipes...She was also the only one she knew who turned off her water at the meter. So, yeah, better safe than sorry.
...or....just replace everything with pex line, the same stuff they use in mobile homes. If it does freeze, it won't crack or rupture.
Our city replaced the mains with a valve citizens do not have a tool for, deliberately. I guess diy was causing more problems than it was preventing.
@@oldladyfromnm7590 - That’s usually at the meter. Homeowners don’t have access to the city meter to eliminate water theft. You just gotta know someone would turn their water back on if it’s been turned off for non-payment! Somewhere on your property/building crawl space there will be a cut off valve. Commonly looks like a white pipe sticking out of the ground with a square knob on top to unscrew for access. Mine’s in the crawl space. Yeah, a no-go zone for me! 🫣
Good video.
I sit mine inside a cast iron skillet, instead of terra cotta trays. It warms the cast iron, giving off even more/longer heat. Put 4 pennies underneath rim of pots.
I'd remove the paper tag on everything, so those don't catch fire. Cheap coconut oil, from $Tree, easily removes all stickers.
That's how I do it too!
I was going to use metal under the candle fit safety cuz someone showed they had a fire on their boat from using just terra cotta under the candle and I just recently went to big lots and got some small cast iron skillets that would go under the pot. And I have it all inside wire fruit baskets.
So, I haven’t tried them yet.
Yes you have to add the Penny's under the pot to let it breath
Thanx to all---
I don't understand "inside a cast iron skillet."
It would add more heat if you put a "t" of your pipe, joining the two together. Any metal pipe heats and retains the heat. Thank you for that idea. I have knowledge of the terracotta heater but you have upgraded it. Very ingenious!
UNBELIEVABLE! I had this video in my watch later queue, forgot about it and went 2 weeks without heat when our furnace broke. Now I find it! ugh...I subscribed. Thank you
Damn😶
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Bless you lady xx all them foal billionaire's should see this and hold heads in shame that someone's mum has to think outside the box.
Bless you ❤️❤️
'Foal" - they are young horses now?
Burquenas!! Hearing, "I'm in the 505", warmed my heart!! 😊
Great idea it would work a lil better if u put some pennies in a few spaces under the pot to create space for air flow it will increase the heat output.
And make the candles burn faster. Maybe regulate the heat output by using one, two, or more pennies, metal washers or any non-flammable spacers.
@@rolandbrawner8282 Do you mean put the metal washers inside the candle❓⁉️
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No. Put the pennies on top of the saucer around and under the base of the inverted plant pot to create air inflow at the bottom of the inverted pot. Leave space between the pennies for air to flow into the pot from the bottom. However, Richard is correct. It will cause the candles to burn faster as well as hotter.
@@mikejones8866 Mike Jones ❤
I noticed that also, it was lacking a air intake, the penny's or washers between the plate and the pot might remedy that,..I was noticing when doing my own experiments that some of these terracotta pots have a cement core and will crack when heated, have a good fire extinguisher on hand, a grease fire can be spread with water. I still liked the video!
Kuddos to you ma'am! What a great and economical way to survive and thrive too! BTW...you have beautiful hands! I enjoyed learning something new but simple! Thank you & Merry Christmas!
Ma'am? LOL
@@jameshammond2738 yes
Ha ha ha,,,, I watched her soft hands, too.
This is a good thing to have on hand when prepping. Simple and easiest are usually the most efficient. Thanks for this video
Who's a hero.you r. Mine. I've been working on candle heat for a while now,but the candles were getting expensive so thank you.
Awesome glad I could help! Thanks for watching 🙏
Warning make sure you use glass that is designed for getting hot for your candle otherwise they can shatter if they get too hot and the lard can start a grease fire like you won’t believe. Make sure you have a grease fire extinguisher. Because this is a liquid fuel source it can leave a oily residue if burned for many times. Put three pennies under the candle glass to get air circulation so the glass stays cooler and helps use that heat. Next put three pennies under the pot so that air can move up through the chimney and keep the flame clean instead of starving for air which makes it smokey. Make sure all of this sets on a ceramic base. Simple little things like this can increase efficiency by quite a bit the key is do not let that flame starve for oxygen it will get smoky and will not generate clean heat. Also if you move the candle a little off-center then the heat has time to warm the pot instead of going straight up the chimney hole. Wicks tend to fall over as it heats up so keeping the candle as cool as possible by doing the above will help her greatly. If you use a wick that has metal in it it can become smoky as it burns down and give off metal particles. Try to find wicks that are smokeless but are more rigid to stand up straight. Are used a small piece of metal with a hole punch through it and push the wick up through and put that at the bottom of the glass to keep it from tipping over. This is fantastic for survival and emergencies but wouldn’t use this on a regular basis.
Pretty sure it's fast temperature fluctuations that break glass and not the heat considering all glass is literally the byproduct of molten sand.
Any glass is fine if you're not careless and stupid. Darwin award if you are.
Thanks for that safety tips , when I was watching this I was thinking the same thing about the small glass jars bursting under the heat and starting a grease fire.
If you ever seen a hot grease fire or tossed a glass jar in a fire should sleep well knowing this is your heat source!
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OP is also correct. if it's not meant for an oven, it isn't safe. Pyrex is best.
@@CHINESE_PRIDE I can't think of a single candle in a tempered glass jar... Because it's overkill.
The whole point of this is to use what you have when shit gets hard... All glass is fine unless the operator is an idiot.
Melt Crisco in pan
Pour into jars (let cool some)
Run a wick through a hole in a straw poked with an ice pick
Straddle straws over the jars until they cool completely.
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During the Texas ice storm I used a small Crisco candle to help keep my Motorhome warm. I used a short Shabbat candle for the wick. In my propane oven I warmed large flat rocks wrapped in towels to sleep with. I had no heater, no generator, and couldn’t use propane at night. I burned several candles safely. The crisco candle lasted for days. This looks interesting. I will try it with a larger pot with one crisco candle. Since surviving in South Texas with no electricity I now have a hot water bottle and a crisco candle on hand for emergencies..
Ice storms are rare in South Texas but that week in the teens in '21 was crazy! Lived here 60some years. Luckily I never lost power.
@@duskintheforest584 I know, I'm in corpus Christi. Last yr it was 29 for 5 days. I saw my breath in the kitchen making coffee. I kept thinking, I grew up freezing my butt off, originally from Michigan. But I left state at the age of 21. I've thawed out since then. I'm 62 now. My god that was cold.
I accidentally made a tiny heater with my tea warmer.its cast iron and I used 4 candles in it to keep decaf hot so we at least had something that was always hot. That little warmer kept the kitchen much warmer than it should have been. It worked so hard during those days heating everything *but* tea.
The Texas power grid used to be reliable before the Obama/Biden days so it’s a good idea to have some Crisco and some kind of wick on hand because green energy won’t keep you alive and it won’t save your descendants either.
@@lauriehudson9493I think the wind in Corpus Christi makes it feel A LOT colder. It goes right thru you. Brrr!
Yes it is a great idea and it does work BUT!!!! people are not explaining it right. When people say this will burn for 36 days at 8 hours a day or 72 days at 8 hours a day this part is true. Here is the catch. It will take hours just to start heating a room up so by the time you have 8 hours burning time you are still cold and now what put the flame out? In order to keep a room warm you will need to keep the heat going 24 hours a day. When you put the fire out the room will get cold again then you have to start all over. If you was to add the cost to do this it would be a lot cheaper to buy a camper/ tent woodstove and set that by a window run the stack out the window with a bracket plug any opening from the window and just burn down branches and wood. then use that just for light. I am not sure how many would remember the Ice storm of 98 but we had lost power for a good two to 3 months depending on where you lived. This was back in Maine. No power no heat no phone and some people died but most people lived through it. Radio stations had lines set up for the people that knew how to survive to call in tips to keep others alive as well. I had 5 families staying with me and I was running around taking care of the old and the people that were not able to get to a shelter. I was cooking meals on my gas grill and a K1 Heater. Then I would run around feeding others and filling their heaters up with oil to keep them alive for another 12 hours. I did this till they were able to get the power back on. I slept for 2 days and when I woke up everyone was gone back home and left me to clean the mess all by my self.
@@danelionheart5881 wow!!!! I bought a wood stove . I need to do a video on that. I need to buy some cinder blocks for the stove. We all need to be prepared. You just never know! You are a good soul! Thanks for the information! ❤️
You're an Angel for helping everyone! ❤
Yes, remember it well. We lived in Fort Drum at the time ( well we worked there ) and lived in a small town not far away from the base. Bad ice storm!!
God bless you!!!❤❤❤
Well God knows all you did, and so Peace in your heart is such a blessing! Still, those that left you with a mess need a good spanking! But they Will get it, from God. Stay true to your faith.
THAT'S ABOUT ALL THAT HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL IS GOOD FOR!!
Amen!
Contrar.. in the country (I got dem' cuzzin'z) .. ya coat ur dawg head to toe when ticks are thick, same kids for lice...rids em and for proactive lack of head bug move in specials. Don't stop there. FRIED ANYTHING, Squirrel, yard bird, turkey, fries,bacon, etc .. chiggers infestation, that's a c cancel quacks. Preserving goods, chaffing, (fat arse cheeks with high friction ) and questionable due to brush fires..inner thighs chaffing) Friction, coarse bushy brush and sold fuelz have known to explode when the big girls break into a run while chasing A MAN down the hill) ... granny will hide her money, snuff, and the occasional wild weed stuffed down The center of a lard can.. let's not forget bearing grease, leather softener, for ball gloves too. Inbread funny kill the man football, donkey baseball qui k slide n glide cheat, saddle soap, fire starter, all ur baking needs, turns any skillet in to non stick, fried corncakes , and engine oil additive.. it will thin old diesel oil for 2nd use in an old tractor. Start green limbs on fire for moonshine stilz, keeps critters from climbing pipes upside the house , mix with hot peppers rub on legs for backwoods bengay. And the last I can remember..and my memory is very bad.. getting them cross breed pups when the Hairless Saint Bernard (could have been mange and the Momma Beagle got stuck.. I see a can side recipe in the future..🤪
How about slippery pot pipe or pie crust dough. Good old fashion lard would be better but I don't have any hogs to butcher.
@@mommabear943 save yer bacon grease , you won't be cold but you might get hungry
@@tigermanmccool4037 already do. I use some in with crisco when I make ham potpie.
Many years ago, a friend of mine made something similar to this to heat his ice fishing shack. If I remember correctly, he used (2) 4 inch elbows, (2) 4 to 6 inch stove pipe adapters (in place of the terra cotta pots) and a rectangular steel plate instead of the 2 terra cotta plates. He also made some lard candles (like the ones you made) to heat it.
He actually attached the 2 elbows and then drilled a few small holes at the top of where they were attached. He also drilled a few small holes on the lower side of the 4 to 6 inch adapters. The holes he drilled allowed the heater to "breathe".
The whole contraption was set on the rectangular steel plate.
It actually did a good job of heating the shack, and was a lot easier to deal with than a wood stove.
Yep, Detroit Style... probably the same guy I know!
@@billdesmet3929 Or they possibly knew each other. LOL The guy that did this would have probably called it "Merrymeeting Bay Style" (location in Maine). That's where he used to set his shack.
He was a pretty clever gent.
Thank you! You have given me some great ideas.
Terracotta pots do crack.
Always good to have a Plan B.
@@yeswing10 Yes they do crack, but the only other options for material is metal. Stones, bricks, glass, basically most anything fire resistant have drawbacks too. I wouldn't necessarily call these safe, as knocking them over would be dangerous. But in an emergency, they will keep you warm. Personally, I would put a cookie tray under the tiles so that if any gets spilled it's more contained.
I was gonna say more candles and drill done vent holes and the pennys it will work if you have nothing else
*Tuna Fish cans instead of glass jars...
*Cut a piece of window screen (metal, not plastic) in a circle to fit inside the tuna fish can ..
*Punch a hole in the screen same size as the birthday candle.
*Melt shortening and pour into can .. let it cool just enough that the screen wire stays on top of the shortening instead of sinking to bottom of can and insert candle into hole in screen.
*Cut another piece of window screen wide enough and long enough to be folded twice so that you have a triple layer of screen and place it under the tuna can.
Provides air circulation and keeps can from heating the terracotta dish to a dangerous temp.
*Place four nickles (pennies are too thin) under the lip of the terracotta pot to supply oxygen to the candle. Add enough water into the dish to just barely touch the bottom of the can .. does two things helps keep the dish cooler and puts moisture into the ambient air of the room.
With only one candle in just one pot.. there is no worry about carbon dioxide in a typical size room .. say.. 8 x 10..
These little heaters work great in a "Wall Tent" to keep the chill off.. don't recommend using in a "Pup Tent"..
Where Are You Going to find Metal screens😂😂😂
@@beatricepontoon1746lol i have some on old window frames right now, rusting away in the yard. Not sure if it can be found any longer in the stores
These are great ideas! You've spurned an idea in me. I will try using 100% carbon felt (forever wick) with your screen mesh idea. I was trying to figure out how to use the carbon felt without putting a lid on the jar, or can.
I've seen people using mylar blankets over them in a tent-like area to keep warm.
Oh wow! I wish I knew this method when my furnace died for a few winters. I have a new one thanks to the county. These aren't exactly cheap (also not expensive), but having no heat is deadly and makes you ill. I have dogs, so my fear would be them knocking it over. The same goes for kids or burning themselves on the candle or hot aluminum. Still a game changer for many people. Thank you for showing everyone.
I think it's a SMART idea for a small room and at that little expense you can add more. The idea as shown is not to get your room or rooms to 70 but at a temp you can survive on a low budget!😊👍
Thank you for sharing. I am planning to use this in my covered 3'X12' citrus/tropical raised bed this winter. I tried this when we lost power in Texas early this year. It works in small spaces.
Skipping the microwave and refrigerator steps she suggested, yes? Did you need those steps? My house is all electric and lose power often. 😂
@@faithm9284 im not sure why she melted and then cooled them down, but you could do that process well before hand and then put them in the cabinet until needed. Or spend $20-30 and get a couple hundred tea candles which takes out the need for electricity altogether, and you could put a few tea candles in each to really bring up the temp!
@@C4... Be sure to give those extra tea lites space between each other... otherwise they will start a hugh fire...
@@C4... I'm pretty sure I saw a video where the refrigeration is not needed... my friend use to put the lg Yankee candles in the freezer for about 3 hrs, then store or let the candle get to rm temp before lighting... she stated the candle will burn alot longer...pretty sure her grandmother taught her that...🦋
@@C4... That's an idea! Thanks! Have all electric, and lose it from time to time in winter,.. mostly.
Loved the dryer vent elbow usage and it radiates the heat easily! Nice job!
I'd never seen those used for this and I like it.
some aluminum foil folded into fins on the pipe would help radiate the heat out into the room a small spinner blade on top spun by the rising heat would be good also
This could be helpful, though living up up north, I might prefer a small little wood stove. Since you are so helpful, I should tell you about grape seed oil I see in the back ground. I used to consume grape seed oil, but then I heard it is processed in an unhealthy way, and since then I have learned to only consume quality olive oil, and coconut oil, being the two healthiest oils. I use coconut oil for cooking because it can handle heat the best, and I prefer olive oil for cold applications, and for it's flavor.
@davidparker2173 You are so right about grape seed oil. Actually, any seed oil is bad, as well as hydrogenated, of course. I like cooking and baking with coconut oil. I use olive and walnut oil for my home made salad dressings to get more omega-3s, plus ground flax seed since I don't eat fish. Hope you are well. Greetings from Chicagoland.
@@auberjean6873 Good to hear from you. I try to eat healthy too, and continually must get stricter about it. I hope Bobby Kennedy gets to sit on top of the FDA, so he can "Make America Healthy Again", so vote for Trump so that can happen because Kennedy is now on the Trump Team, and so is Tulsi Gabbart, along with Elon Musk, and many others who are rooting for the long ball. Bless you now from the great northwest.
I wouldn’t use the galvanized duct elbows. As the galvanized coating burns it gives off toxic fumes. Use the black ones instead
Mmmm no they don't I work in hvac. You can use galvanized stuff for fluing furnaces and water heaters. It's actually code to use it
@@jeremygladden895 But the exhaust of those flues is required to be emitted above the roofline, isn’t it? Fumes aren’t expected to go back into dwelling spaces, so it wouldn’t matter if galvanized materials were used in those applications. For this application, the fumes go directly into the dwelling place.
@@braveboy1010 you made it sound like the metal itself was giving off hazardous fumes. Galvanized doesn't give off fumes. A small candle obviously doesn't give off anything harmful either.
@@jeremygladden895 When burned, galvanized steel does give off toxic fumes…but she doesn’t have to worry because that’s not happening with those candles
Calm down, boys. Those are aluminum.🤦🏼
Just be careful with this because shortening is probably just like candle wax where the liquid wax/ shortening can get so hot that it hits a flashpoint and kind of explodes in flame. This happens when everything left in the jar has been liquified by the heat...in other words, none of the wax is hard anymore-- it is all melted. This happened to me once with a candle and the jar broke and the flames shot up about a foot. My carpet and dresser top started on fire. If the noise had not alerted me it would have caught my bedroom on fire.
Good point bro.
You dresser with no way for the heat to trans away from the glass fast enough. The terrain cottage transfers but sitting on a bigger terrace cottage will help and a third even better.
The key may be to have more layers to transfer heat to. The candle that broke and exploded was probably sitting directly on
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@@volblower4544 so the ceramic mat she had might be a really good idea
Great tip to get you prepared before an outage; might save your life. Thanks for sharing.
Try placing three washers equally spaced under your pots to give more oxygen to increase the efficiency of your candles.
yes , that was my impression. supprised it diddent go out
Well then on the other note the candles won't burn slower to last 8 hours, so it's a trade one for another, higher heat less hours
I use 3 foldback clips but my tray is the same size as my pot . Clip the 3 on the tray and set the funnel on top
Use pennies...everyone has those
Would this be a quick way for heating a small greenhouse??
The 5 -0-5 REPRESENTING!!! WAY TO GO BABE!!!! fellow New Mexican here too & this is SUCH A GREAT EMERGENCY HEATING HACK! 🙇🏻♀️ thank you SOOO MUCH for sharing w us!!! 🙏🏼You're incredible!🤗 KEEP DOING YOU BOO!!😘
As people try to reduce their energy costs this year, ideas like this are important to share.
Thanks for the video.
I am not sure why there was a need to microwave, or why you didn’t put a bunch in large glass measuring cup, microwave, and then pour into the jars.
I would recommend instead of cutting the candles like you did, score about 1/4” below the cut & pull off the wax, leaving some wick out.
when the power goes out ...there will be no microwave.
@@ruthpallek5202 the thought is to prepare BEFORE the power goes out.
@@CarlaCorcok 🤷♀️
I'm confused about the cutting of the candles. It looked and sounded like a metal straw that was being cut and that something, the candle?) was inside the straw. I think I'm missing something, like maybe the flame should not come in contact with the shortening???
@@ruthpallek5202 really?? Emergency preparations are done before the emergencies happen!!!
Absolutely Awesome!!! Thank you for teaching us. All praises to Our father Yah!☺
I really enjoyed watching this video and agree with most of the positive comments. What I didn't read was about ventilating to get rid of carbon monoxide. Any burning type of heat removes oxygen so be careful.
Candles don't produce any significant amount of carbon monoxide.
Candles don't deplete oxygen, I heat only with a wood stove, you have any idea how much oxygen they use, if that myth was true than everytime someone lit a fireplace or wood stove they'd all be dead from affixation, carbon monoxide is what you should worry about
Yes it's true, vent. But in a house which is spacious and not airtight I wouldn't worry. In a car or tent, yes
@@GingerLeeH start a fire in a car or tent = your a danger to everyone, might as well follow your GPS into a lake
I was wondering the same
You need to put a small spacer under each pot, such as 3 nuts or thick washers, so the candles can get enough air, and the hot air can get out!
Then try that thing with 3 candles (tea candles) in each pot, and you'll feel a difference. Have gloves or potholders ready.
Radiant vs Hot Air...
Yes, and a fire extinguisher! At the very least have a big pail of dirt, sand, or baking powder. Don't waste your emergency water trying to put out a grease fire or you will have a disaster.
Yes I've tried this many years ago but used cheap tea candles from dollar tree, the lard is definitely going to burn much longer and I didn't think about capturing more heat with two elbows instead of one, another tip I s that I found that I could increase the heat by placing several flat metal washers on the top of each pot as they got so much hotter than the pots alone and some have suggested putting coins or washers at the bottom of the pots to increase airflow like a wood stove, it creates just enough airspace for a better burn
Thx. I've seen many of these videos. Some say it doesn't work. Thx for showing us that it does work. So many froze to death a few years ago in Texas. It wasn't right for the electric company to turn off the gas in middle of storm. This will help save lives.
Thank you for sharing. I see a lot of people have added great tips to make even more efficient.
Something I learned recently and will be making for lights if power is out is DIY oil lamps (I'm asthmatic and I probably can't do the kerosene lamps anymore). You can find a bunch of tutorials on YT. My suggestion is using cotton kitchen string (cheaper than candles!) instead of candles, and here is why: you want the *oil* to burn, not the wick. The wick absorbs the oil to allow for lighting and burning, which should burn hotter than just a candle. Yes, the wick will need a support to be held out of the oil, but plenty of videos on how to do that.
I hope my addition helps others and this video is definitely helpful to me, especially with the comments of tips.
Thank you all!
Would there be a concern of carbon monoxide in the room?
@@annbradley1961, excellent question. I don't think so, as oil lamps have been used since ancient times. The type of fuel makes a difference I think (which is why I'm concerned about the kerosene), which is why I intend on using cooking oil. The off-gasing should be minimal for small lamps and not much more than burning a candle. I would think safer than a candle, actually.
To be safest, keep a carbon monoxide detector in your home & ensure batteries get changed as needed. Some places have combination smoke & CO detectors.
Also having some ventilation would be helpful.
Definitely a very good question to consider! Thank you for asking.
@@annbradley1961 Two small candles?
Try a small sturdy can with toilet paper roll (center cardboard tube removed)
filled with alcohol
Lasts!
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Thank you for that thought, @CS-zb3ff. Be well!
I really love your experimenting. The inexpensive items make it fabulous. Simplicity makes it great. These ideas make it fun.
Smart idea the low position of you candles give the pots and ducts a chance to heat up, I would have liked to see a small room heated with these and temperature readings to get a good idea how well these work.
I think you can actually heat the Crisco and pour it into the jars. It will solidify once it cools. It seems much easier than forcing it in with a spoon. Then you may be able to just force the candle into the Crisco. It's worth a shot.
My advice is to chose something other than glass jars to use as a candle. I would use tempered glass that is oven safe, or cut soup cans. Use a small piece of tin foil to create a ‘foot’ at the base of candle or wick before inserting, this way it doesn’t fall down when oil liquifies. We live in the Northeast and often lose power during storms and it gets below zero in winter. We invested in a woodstove, harvest fallen trees year round, it’s on-going to chop/split wood because it takes a year to season wood, what we cut this year will get used next year. They do make mini woodstoves for tiny homes that are cheaper than a full sized one, and yes, a vegetable candle will work inside them and they can heat an entire room. This way, there is far less chance of carbon monoxide or grease build up.
Mason jars are fine, right?
No, mason jars are not tempered to go higher temp than boiling point. They may, but the risk of cracking or shattering in higher temps is too much of a risk. I saw another video with similar, who used soup cans inside of a bread pan. He wrapped the base of an ordinary long candle, put into a soup can, then back filled it with Crisco shortening. This way the wick would not fall, reducing the chance of a fire.
@@blondek767 That's a great idea thank you I should start saving some cans. I wonder if tying a Longwood and skewer to a wick would also help it stand if you're using plain wicks rather than a tapered candle
These are tempered, that's why they did not crack! Almost all glass jars are tempered, at least in the US, they are.
@blondek767 Thank you!
If you pipe the shortening in with a frosting bag it fills the jar without empty spots. Just put the tip to the bottom of the jar and as it fills slowly raise the tip untill fill.
And raise the pots about an inch off the plate under it so the air will flow throughout instead of just the pot gettin hot you can make a wire mesh boarder along the bottom plus you get light to see ....pretty at night...let the kids paint on them with high temp paint or do it yourself ideas are easy, safety is first....
@@angliaphay1798 use pennies. You don't want it to draw too much or your flame could go out.
@@angliaphay1798 also? The pot is the heater. You want it to warm up good.
OR melt t first then pour into the jars?
Why not simply melt the oil first? Then fill & refrigerate?
THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT IDEA.. ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS..
ENJOY, LOVE & LOTS OF WARMTH W/ LOTS OF LIGHT MY FRIEND..
Awesome setup! I'm going to give this a try as I'm trying to make my camper non-dependent on electricity. I'm also in the 505 and you're right, it's definitely cold out there!
Out of all the methods I have watched, I like yours the best. Thanks for the video
There is nothing wrong knowing how to look after ones self in an emergency. This type of device is for emergency purposes. Which can be modified to be more on the safe side. The bigger the wick, the bigger the pot.
Do not leave this or any candle unattended. Soot is a result of too long a wick, lack of air or both. Incomplete combustion.
Have a working smoke detector (they never sleep), but they don't replace fire safe practices. Be safe and stay warm.
Why melt the shortening? Just put the candle in the shortening!
@@nadinedraves9811 she melted it to pack it well
We just moved into a new, but very old home and the insulation sucks. What’s more, the heaters are also old and won’t stay on they cut off after awhile. I have one small $50 heater to plug in the wall for a 2 bedroom. This might be practical since we are no longer rollin in the dough 😞
@@nadinedraves9811 why not just use a candle
I watched a few similar videos yesterday and commented that they were a good idea. But you made the heaters even better with that stove pipe. Thanks for the idea. I will make these.
My computer speakers were bad,I got some new speakers and there working great thanks for this video on heating as I live in a very cold part of the country Thanks again Love the video :)
@@Arrowheadmaker YW
Thank you for sharing. Dallas was a total SNAFU last year and in an emergency this is a great solution.
Yes... I remember that... that devastating incident taught the whole world not to rely on FEMA to be organized quick enough to bring survival help... hopefully our County & States' learned from that; as well as, people being prepared...preppers. Always, stock enough to help others... if possible🦋
Not fun,
@@hummingbird_chirps8520 It taught the whole world that Green Energy is unreliable. I've had solar panels for 15 years and they are great in the summer although very unpredictable total kW generated in Upstate NY. If it weren't for oil and wood, we'd freeze to death in the winter.
SNAFU I haven't heard that jargon in decades. My parents were USAF and that was one of there favorite synonyms.
I made this and this is what I found, some have mentioned these in the comments. I tried the candle made from shortening and the problem with long term burning is the shortening melts and the birthday candle wick doesn't stay in place and puts itself out. However I this is not a bad idea for emergency storm candles, long burning won't work unless you stabilize the wick. I tried multi wick candles and they did nicely to produce heat but I think refillable oil burning candles would work better. I haven't experienced on using different fuels for them yet though. The second thing is you need to lift the bottom of the pot to increase air flow or larger flames will suffocate. I made these changes and this actually works pretty well. It put out as much radiant heat as my electric radiant oil heaters. The final thing is keep this safe from cat fuckery. I set it on a table my cat won't get on and further repelled her with aluminum foil 🤣 I put ceramic tiles under everything to protect the table. I love this idea and plan to use these heaters for various things. I love that during warm months I can put the parts on my porch!
If you took three candle wicks and set them in a triangular form like a teepee, and light it this will prevent them from falling over😊
Cats are always up to some kind of fuckery!😹😹😹
I was thinking if it was in the oven and then leave the oven door cracked open. Then kids or cats cant get it and its less of a fire hazzard. I put a candle in the oven and a pan of water to make coffee when we lose power. The oven racks make a great place for the pan to sit on.
@@kandacepatterson7965 just barbecue the cat, as China-People do
@@nanalcd5628 i have them I love them...I was being sarcastic??
It would need to be affecting a very small room to raise the temperature significantly from what I am reading. Also, carbon monoxide would be a concern the longer it burns and the more candles one uses. If you run this test with a thermometer and a carbon monoxide detector for 8-9 hours (like overnight), that will tell whether it is safe enough and warm enough.
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Perzactly what I was thinking. Carbon monoxide build up is an odorless killer. Having a spare Carbon monoxide detector and fresh batteries for an emergency would be good for this small room heater. Thumbs up on the video!
Terracotta pot candle heaters have been scientifically debunked
If you have no house hydro, how the hell will you be able to use a Carbon Monoxide tester, which operates on 120 AC volts? Using a devise like this is just asking for a larger fire to occur, which is not covered by your home insurance. It's not approved by any fire dept either. Used outdoors is one thing, but used indoors is very unsafe. It could cause loss of home and life.
Awesome, thanks for the info!
I have bought several containers of the vegetable shortening to make my own candles for warming, got a bundle of wicks from Amazon.
Back to the hardware store for ducts .. have a blessed day ❣️
From experience. There are a few reasons this won't work for long periods and a few improvements you can make to fix it. The biggest challenge with this current setup is the heat generated will eventually liquify the oil and drown the wick.
Here is how to improve your test. You need two pots for this and materials that can capture heat like steal (chicken wire or anything that doesn't give off fumes when heated. Adding to your current setup, put toothpicks on the bottom to raise the first pot over the candle a hair off the foundation plate which will allow enough air flow to keep the wax from melting (if it still melts add more space). Place steal mesh between the pot that covers the candle and the second pot (second pot placed over the first pot). This will capture and prolong the heat giving more heat current as it gets sucked through the bottom and pushed out the top.
Takes a little longer to heat up, but works better over the long run. Other things to experiment with is the plate walls, I replace potting plate with a camping pan that had 2 inch walls 1/2 inch of small pebbles, a little water to create a little humidity helps with the natural dry heat that is created from this.
Good luck.
I like your thinking but I can't understand your directions at all, sorry.
@@mruben8713 I should do a video. Basically fit two pots together with a balled up tinfoil layer in between them. She places the upside down pot on top of a plate, I am saying you need to have it lifted off the plate a bit, I have used pennies as legs to keep the pot from touching the plate so it can suck in air. This will stop your candle from melting faster than the burning wick. You may need more air for bigger candles.
You should do a video. I am worried about a heat source living in an apartment.
@@talk2robby Did you make a video for this heat source?
Definitely do a video & post a link! @@talk2robby
Thank you 😊 This idea is great for people without electricity or gas for whatever reason. So thankful that I was able to see and share this video!
Thank you! for sharing one of the coolest DIY’s I’ve seen. Can’t wait to experiment. ❄️🔥
These are also excellent for camping trips.
And for those who live in cold areas I would suggest carrying one in your vehicle for emergency heat, if you should break down and have to wait for help.
And if you carry a couple cans of soup or chili with you you can use it to heat those up as well.
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Wouldn't it heat the room even better if the pots werent so close
Homeless van or boat life. Anything that doesn't break or burn.
If using wic alot? Buy wics that don't include lead
Always carry a bug out bag, which includes water.
Also, get a small CO (carbon monoxide) detector and keep it below the level of your head. CO is heavier than air, so will settle from the bottom and move up if not enough ventilation is provided.
People die every year having a fire in an enclosed area like a tent or car.
Love ur idea FarmRanch……. I will have those items in my care from now on. Thank You friend.
This is great!. I'm not gonna be one of those people to try and critique. I think this is perfect the way you did it. Thank you
I suggest you read the comments on how to avoid a dangerous oil fire. Those glass jars she used are NOT the way to go. They are not designed for heat and flame. When they overheat and explode you have a dangerous grease fire. One person in the comment section had it happen to them, a flame a foot tall burning all the spilled oil. all over the floor. Use a tuna can, not a jar from the store.
From México AND from my heart....thank you!!...it's a great idea!!!
I like this idea, I saw a demo where a can of Crisco or your choice of oil and candelabra candles were used for light, and was stated that it could be used for up to 12 hours these are great ideas for when the power does go out for long periods of time.
I found that shortening puts off an oily black smoke I use the same shortening to heat my pickup camper, but you've given me a great idea I'm going to try building on Arch out of those flexible elbows then drill vent holes in the bottom of the arch so the oily smoke attaches to the top of the arch, and other commenters are right you need to let some air into the bottom of the pots as well as somewhere above for the carbon dioxide the exit or the flame will just go out
Great information, thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. Bless you my dear. I will definitely share this with my neighbors, have a wonderful and healthy life! 💖
Dear! Thank you very much for your time and effort making a wonderful contribution to mankind at large with this outstanding video! Thank you very much! May the Good Lord Bless you! Thanks again! XOXOXO
You need to lift the pots, somehow, to let the air circulate and become more efficient! Thanks for the video!
I read that an upside down cupcake baking tin might be good for this.
Haven't tried this nor any of this terra cotta heater yet but, I will tonight & report ! Can't wait !!
Safety First. Please do not store oil right next to the stove or and as others have stated, do not leave candles burning if you are not around. Thank you for this idea to help during power outages!
Live this bud! Shortening the answer to expensive candles!!♥️
Nice & a Much Simpler way to do this would be to just use candles already in glass jars especially in emergencies where you won't have any power or microwave. Even just a large tin can with holes in top will produce heat over any candle.🔥
Saturate pots by adding water in tray to keep humidity or moisture in air
Nope . Water in the Trays would create a Seal . Oxygen use inside the Pot would suck the water up and perhaps Extinguish the Candles .
It's actually dangerous to have water there. It might help cause deflagration.
I listened to YT's Rose Red's research on using clay pots for heat (i recommend hearing before doing this). She said the clay pots need to be completely dry. Apparently if the candle were to burst hot wax and water are very flammable
This is a lifesaver thank you so much !! Would of never thought of the pennies , maybe can make own elbos out of emptied tin cans ( coffee cans ) too !
They would need more sheetmetal skill and a crimping tool, it would benefit them more with double wall/exhaust piping for heating
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Hmm...
I think the elbows trap some of the exhaust heat while slowing the exhaust.
During the process, I think the elbows absorb some heat, tempering its radiation into the room.
@@largemarge1603 by exhaust im talking about no loss duct, like on top of a gas hot water heater, but this like one of those cooler ac builds
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I just discovered you and wow what a great idea. Good backup in case of power outage esp in winter or if off grid or for someone who cannot afford to be otherwise warm.
@@damama4209 Happy to share! Thank you for watching! 🙏
To get better heat, raise the bottoms of the pots so air can get in from the bottom and then connect the ducts together that should increase your heat output quite a bit I would think.
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Add a small fan a couple feet away to move the heat.
@@dennissee5428 sure just as soon as the electricity comes back on ....
@@sagesaith6354 There are small computer fans that can run on a 9v battery as well as heat powered fans for wood stoves/fireplaces.
@@prepper6787 strategically placing teh heat source -- i.e. next to a wall -- will effect a natural convection loop - hot air rises to ceiling and is replaced by cooler air from the floor -- creates a loop that warms the entire room
All I know is that we lost electricity and lit about 15 candles, and it stayed nice and warm in the house, even though it was very cold outside. Candles can help.
Dont forget, you can stack multiple pots for greater heat storage
Make sure the pots are thoroughly dry before using or they will crack and possibly shatter. Make sure to put something under the rim of the pots to allow for adewuate airflow and maximum efficiency. Coins or jar lids work well. You should add a larger pot on top of the smaller pot to recover more heat and the vent pipe is not needed. If you use multiple candles instead of the one you will increase the heat output exponentially. You can also insert a large wick or multiple small wicks directly into the Crisco can and light them, which will burn for at least 30 days continuously and allow you to use a bigger pot and increase heat output. Also, be very careful with this type of heater because the pots will get extremely hot, hot enough to be able to cook on.
How would you stack the extra pot...top down or up
We lost the power for 3 weeks last January. Got very cold out. Fortunately I have a gas fireplace insert that throws a lot of heat. Of course the electric fan didn't work. But at least I didn't freeze to death. I was also able to rig up a dutch over on front of the fireplace for cooking. This event was a great wake-up call. Purchased a fan that runs off the heat generated by the fireplace to use as a blower. The hack in this video will keep my little bedroom warm. I have a gazillion candles but now I can make an unlimited supply of them for practically nothing. I am the child of depression era parents so they did teach me a lot about surviving an emergency. This little heater will really come in handy I'm sure. Thanks!
As many have mentioned, it's important to raise the pots slightly with spacers to increase airflow. This will also decrease the amount of carbon monoxide produced. It's important to note that most open flames produce carbon monoxide, so these should not be used in small, enclosed areas. CO is heavier than air and will accumulate near the floor unless there is air circulation. I don't believe the setup shown here poses a severe CO hazard when used in a large room, but it can be mitigated by letting in some fresh air now and then.
CO is carbon dioxide.
@@diggerpete9334 CO is carbon monoxide. CO2 is carbon dioxide.
Vanners use this I don't think it puts off a lot of CO2 but always good to crack a window and have a detector. It's really no different than burning a candle some simply use candles but the oil burns hotter of course.
Thanks for sharing this, as I live on my own in a flat and I don't think I'm going to be able afford to heat my home up this winter, and I've seen a few of these plant pot heaters lately and before I found you I've found out that vegetable oil won't set on fire which is cool so I think I'm going to try this out 😆 thanks 💜
You can apparently add salt to the oil to make it firm enough for wick to stand up in. Yoh would use a fair amount of salt to oil but salt is relatively cheap. The video I watched suggested not using fine ground salt because you would have to use much more.
Very efficient emergency measure. May be required come this winter. Thanks
Indoor air quality is huge. It took us a hundred years to figure out there's no free lunch; you can't burn a fossil fuel without consequences. Indoor air quality is a big deal. Many people are doing this with candles too, not to mention heavy candle use for ambiance. All of these produce soot; subtle but real. The health issues are real too. Products of combustion are often invisible to the naked eye, but long term are not good.
I used a stainless steel trash can . It did great
Please provide the details of your steel trash can heater.
@@aclark7970 I would love to hear about it as well. I have one for my bird seed which could come in handy.
OK IF STAINLESS------DO NOT HEAT GALVANIZED METAL. TOXIC FUMES
@@twistedt1628 thank you!
I realize that it's not rocket science but still...simple, easy, and it's not tacky looking? Nice job!
It seems like it would have been more efficient to melt the shortening in a glass measuring cup 1st and then simply pour it into the jars.
question; why do you need to nuke em ? won't it it work without this process ?
Was thinking the same thing. Why melt it only to harden it again? Seems absurd.
@@cprove5751 I'm thinking just to fill the jar with no air bubbles from void spots in the shortening, would be my guess.
The shortening is"whipped", giving it a softer consistency for ease when cooking. (Did you notice she packed it down and added more between spins in the microwave?) If you don't remove the excess air when the candle burns down there will be less volume of oil, burn down much faster and you'll have to replace the candle sooner.
I agree with another commentor, melt in measuring cup with safe handle and spout then pour in jar.
I'd probably use an empty can instead of a glass jar, unless someone comes up with a reason not to.
I was thinking the same thing, heating the shorting first then pour into the glass jars, love the 💡 must try and thank you.
Amy Suggs and Just Me from Iowa covered what I would have suggested. My concern would be the glass jars and the flammable nature of
vegetable shortening. Therefore I'd go with a tin can full of the shortening, or even use something like a lighter fluid can, fitted with a meths burner wick. Four or five such cans placed in a radial pattern inside a large flower pot, would allow for good air flow around the cans (keeping them cooler) but would give four or five heat sources. Terracotta standoffs or broken pieces of flat ceramic tile would support the flowerpot in the base for adequate air flow. Also, on further reflection, I'd say using two 'T' flue junctions positioned together (if using two stoves) to form a 'H' configuration would probably be more efficient in radiating the heat and aiding convection. One 'T' section could be used for one stove.
Wow, most creative, practical option I've found yet. Bravo. Thank you so very much ❤️
Going to try this in my greenhouse this winter. Thanks for the content and the comments.
we truly suffered here in texas durring that haarp event....I pray for us all.
Lol
They claim haarp was deactivated
Awesome idea!! My friends are moving from Florida to Tennessee. I am definitely passing this on!!😮😊
I love that idea of making the candles burn longer.And the vent on top of the flower pot.Every TH-cam flower pot heater should have that.It make they experience a lot better increasing their heat.And having a bigger flower pot and candles with a thicker flame.If you have a thicker flame you might get greater heat using less candles.
You might also set the lard on fire.
You need a small gap between the flowerpot and the plate below so the candles can get oxygen... They won't burn as hot when oxygen level is low. Even laying 3 or 4 Penny's down between the 2 is better than nothing.
Two drawbacks; the pot needs to be ever so slightly elevated off of the saucer in order for the candle to get air to continue to burn and also burning shortening will leave a greasy stain on your ceiling.
How about soy or bees wax candles ?
@@robc.5745 This is the least expensive for emergencies. Has been used in cars as well.
Riverside Homestead uses a cheap Wallyworld metal utensil holder (has holes) under the pot for increased airflow.
@@robc.5745 yes those will work too. Put my beeswax to work. 😇
Had she connected the pipes together with an extension pipe, 2 things would have happened.
Putting washers under the pots would have allowed airflow for the fire while also trapping any residue inside the pipe.
The pipe extension would also have also heated more area more efficiently.
This will be great for when my son goes on his church retreat. They go to Oklahoma and it's still cold at night where they go and he said his feet never got warm the whole week. The comments really helped, also . I'm going to keep the supplies on hand this winter since Texas has that grid issue. 😆
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