Potassium permanganate fire lighting

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  • This is the first video from our new series. Featuring an unusual fire lighting technique, using the chemical reaction of Potassium Permanganate and Glycerine.
    Potassium Permangenate en.wikipedia.or...
    Potassium Permangenate is a very useful chemical to keep in a survival kit or bug out bag. It is a very effective antiseptic which can be used for purifying water, and as a first aid treatment. It can also be used to light fires if it is mixed with glycerine, which can be found in Brake Fluid, Anti-freeze, and hydraulic fluid. Another very handy piece of Bushcraft knowledge that could come in useful one day.
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  • @rjflippo
    @rjflippo ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the greatest multi-purpose things to pack in a shtf bag.

  • @starsndspiders
    @starsndspiders 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Howdy. Thanks to you and the rest of the guys for a great day out.

  • @miceskin
    @miceskin 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here I was using it in my retrosynthesis and it actually has another use! Awesome!

  • @MountainMan1478
    @MountainMan1478 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a helpful thought as i read your comment a small plastic bottle or bag kept close to the body under your coat should keep it at a decent enough temperature for fire lighting use i hope this suggestion helps

  • @djcreme28
    @djcreme28 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was an awesome explanation

  • @thegooch7206
    @thegooch7206 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw Les Stroud A.K.A survivorman use these chemicals and I wanted to see if anybody else was using these.Glad to see they work for everybody no matter what.

  • @HandsomeHybrid
    @HandsomeHybrid 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching an episode of Survivorman and wanted to learn more about this... Fascinating!!!

  • @johnhathaway7142
    @johnhathaway7142 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done, very nicely explained. I wish I was still teaching chrmistry as I would show it to my pupils. You have slipped in to your explaination some important chemistryand chemistry terms eg. Oxidiser , exothermic reaction, glycerine and where to find it. Goodness knows what mischief they might get up to afterwards.

  • @Gullrica
    @Gullrica 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to find you here. Liked your a-z of bushcraft. Keep up the good job.

  • @robmochdre
    @robmochdre 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Andrew great video ! Really learnt a lot from your previous vids A to Z of bushcraft look forward to your new ones!! Cheers rob

  • @marthapastran556
    @marthapastran556 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    This Video, is Interesting !! Never ever knew
    Any of these thing's .. Thank you, ...
    Sincerely yours, Martha Pastran

  • @mrbluenun
    @mrbluenun 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Andrew Price,
    Glad I have found your series. I have never seen you before so yes I am pleased to have found you.
    I use potassium permanganate all the time because I have eczema and are very open to infection.
    Have you tried or can you try these two substances KMn04 and Glycerol Try-nitrate to light fires. I am not in a position to do this as I am an invalid, but I use both these things the GTN Glycerol Try-nitrate?
    Many thanks for the uploads and will go and sub after I watch this video.

  • @jamesaritchie1
    @jamesaritchie1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's also very easy to start a friction fire with potassium permanganate and sugar. Sugar is an excellent fuel, and it takes just a little bit of friction to get a blaze going strong.

    • @susanp.collins7834
      @susanp.collins7834 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, and you are more likely to have sugar than glycerin in a survival kit. And thus, because the PP serves to sterilize water it is multi-use. VERY important in my book.

  • @andrewthomasprice1557
    @andrewthomasprice1557  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you... It's great to be here :-)

  • @andrewthomasprice1557
    @andrewthomasprice1557  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    The reaction creates intense heat which will ignite most tinder materials... If the wood is damp it's always a good idea to cut a pile of dry shavings or feathersticks which will extend the burn time and allow the fire a chance to become established.

  • @brutallindigo
    @brutallindigo 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    did not work for me can it be that its either too cold ..-30c outside or that I put too much glycerin ..Great vid btw

  • @Alloutdoor1
    @Alloutdoor1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the intro.
    Good vid too ;-)

  • @PerformingNerd
    @PerformingNerd 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You know there is now a commercially available magic trick (or DVD of a magic trick) using this same chemical reaction selling for £20+
    I can imagine a few magicians being pretty annoyed they didn't find this video!

  • @afterburner3999
    @afterburner3999 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that many uses great i will keep a jar like that on my BatMan Belt,

  • @andrewthomasprice1557
    @andrewthomasprice1557  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Annoying perhaps, but fake they most certainly are not. All our videos are filmed in genuine outdoor locations, so the sounds of wildlife are to be expected.

  • @paulie4x1
    @paulie4x1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers Andrew, does it work in rain ?

    • @Prez13100
      @Prez13100 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it will.

    • @paulie4x1
      @paulie4x1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep Beans, Thanx,.,,.

  • @phoenix2038
    @phoenix2038 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    would glycerin soap work?

  • @beast4596
    @beast4596 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Work as not expected

  • @errndog
    @errndog 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    So you can store brake fluid, anti-freeze, etc in a little glass dropper bottle with no problem, correct??

    • @Prez13100
      @Prez13100 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Use the glycerine instead so you don't have to worry about something toxic spilling.

  • @RDPproject
    @RDPproject 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been using this trick for a few years now.

  • @harrisrmatthew
    @harrisrmatthew 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    if the Potassium Permanganate crystals are large you may need to grind them down. The reaction is happening just too slow and will not create the flames.

  • @andrewthomasprice1557
    @andrewthomasprice1557  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the feedback. This is a new project and we're still finding our feet with it. Your point has been taken on board, and we'll be condensing the intro for future videos.

  • @MissSteelPanda
    @MissSteelPanda 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Did he steal the birds nest to burn?

  • @zezeratul
    @zezeratul 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You forgot to say that it's really dependent of ambient temperature.
    It will never react in a cold winter or a cold night.
    That's why you're doing it on a sun spot. Why don't say that ?

    • @jamesaritchie1
      @jamesaritchie1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've had it work when it was extremely cold. Well below zero. When you're told something won't work at low temperatures, always take it with a grain of salt. Ambient temperature is what you make it.
      I've also had it work with pure glycerin well below what it's supposed to work at, even without pulling any tricks to heat it up. You really need to try things before believing what you read about them.

  • @RainiWonker
    @RainiWonker 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Videobomb - Level: Bird :D

  • @GBPaddling
    @GBPaddling 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brillian tip..........I shall try it out, look out for a guy in a blue and white Kayak, with singed eyebrows...........ha ha.

  • @krazyiefilms6752
    @krazyiefilms6752 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    why complicate things? mixing with sugar and giving it some friktion with a stick lights it up within 3 seconds

  • @andrewthomasprice1557
    @andrewthomasprice1557  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    We'll give it a try, and blame you if we blow ourselves up ;-)

  • @Dontcopit
    @Dontcopit 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just use honey. Honey should be in a first aid kit with potassium per mangenate.

  • @3OHT.
    @3OHT. 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    0:40

    • @roadtothehunt6220
      @roadtothehunt6220 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you.!!! Felt like I'd fell into a Discovery channel documentary

  • @wedestroywatyusave
    @wedestroywatyusave 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I knew that , I work with the stuff. And never thought to use it this way. DOH ! THANX !

  • @chimpsidious3545
    @chimpsidious3545 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Half a teaspoon" *pours half of jar*
    Pfft

  • @billrok
    @billrok 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a subscriber but please cut the time of the intro in half at least. I'm bored to tears with the forever long intro. Please!

    • @susanp.collins7834
      @susanp.collins7834 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't blame the man for your Attention Deficit Disorder!!!!!

  • @brekbrek7869
    @brekbrek7869 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, so dangerous, you should not be encouraging people to use PP in such a careless way, it is a dangerous oxidizer, get it in your eyes your blind. It needs handling with upmost respecrt. Learn some real bushcraft.

  • @Alloutdoor1
    @Alloutdoor1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the intro.
    Good vid too ;-)