You can poke a hole in the can and insert the point of large scissors to accomplish the cuts. Use scissors you don't care about ruining. I'm so excited to do this! This is exactly the advice I needed.
Awesome build! Right around when you started drawing the fill slit, I asked myself... hmmm wonder if hes going to put a wick in it lol, then you answered my question :-) For those reading, your gonna want a decent seal because the fumes will leak out over time and fluid evaporates, if you decide to douse the flame and use it again later. Not to mention fumes coming out of other areas of a burner could also ignite, if not cause a flash from built up fumes. Not a problem if you place it in a safe area. Thank you for a great and informative video! I was wondering if you could shape your own burner for the Gel bio ethanol, because the gel fuel makes the popping noise of a real fireplace.
How can you make the seal? I'd be concerned about the fumes. If I douse it to use later, and have a bit of metal just placed on top is that enough to stop the fumes or could they still sneak out if it's not actually 'sealed' tight?
@@gill2837 As tight as you get it, a minor amount will always leak out but the fluid will keep for a while in the wick material. Wont leak enough to be hazardous, but still keep heat, sparks and flame a good distance to be safe. Best just to let the flame completely burn out. As long as the plate is on, chances are it wont ignite. My plate warped because I used it to hold the flames down and I had to reheat it back into shape. Cheep metal was used and to thin. But yes the plate will hold enough of the vapor back. Hope that helps.
@@gill2837 Oh your talking about the home made burner. I was talking about the one I bought. This one you'd have to let burn out completely unless your good at metallurgy and engineering to build a dousing tool/cover.
@@Silverado1st Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I am just obsessed with these lately. I smoke...now apart from giving them up which I will but that's another topic altogether... do you think it's safe for me to sit there at my lovely cosy fire, watching TV and light a cigarette? lol strange question it may be but of course I can't find the answer on google no matter how I word it. Just don't want to blow myself up watching the real housewives of beverly hills or the likes.
@@gill2837 Hey Gill. Welcome, more than happy to help when and if I can. Good luck with quitting, I quit after 24 years, but because I switched to vaping, soooo much cheaper and healthier, I save 2400 a year after quitting. I like these ethanol burners too. Crazy but I have 1 propane fire pit and 3 small lpg burners and a bio-fuel fireplace and two small tabletop ones lol. As long as the burner is in a fireproof container, ventilated room and doesn't leak, I wouldn't worry about smoking over 4 or 5 feet away from it. If you can smell the fumes, turn on a fan or open a window. If it does ignite, it won't be dangerous as long as its in a safe space. Nah its a good question, safety is top priority. Plus if its burning already, smoking near it wont bother anything. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby or baking soda or damp towels. Never pour water on an ethanol fire. Its good to be cautious and prepared, bio-ethanol is extremely dangerous if you don't know what expect. Research helps and just start off slow and small amounts of fluid till you feel more comfortable. Most of all wait a good 7-10 minutes before refilling a burner after it burns out, even home made ones. In my case it would be re-runs of star trek lol
Ya the rag will burn. You can use a fiberglass sheet instead. This size should burn for man hours if filled. I recommend only have arout a quarter inch on the wick out to minimize burning.
water vapour. not a lot though, but what you can do is hang an iron skillet or a wok over the top of it to catch most of the condensation and let it drip down the sides - in theory
+blue Indigo one thing of alcohol will burn for a few hours and as to the heat, sorry I lost my calculator but probably 4 heat units per square unit of distance divided by C squared...probably.
Do not use the paint cans coated in Teflon all these methods u see online work good but ventilation is key , if the cold dont kill u the fumes will , even if u are using a can thats not Teflon coated PLEASE ventilation is key !
You can poke a hole in the can and insert the point of large scissors to accomplish the cuts. Use scissors you don't care about ruining.
I'm so excited to do this! This is exactly the advice I needed.
Glad I could give such good advice!
Where in the US cn a fella get a metal paint can anymore?
Thank you for making this video!
Awesome build! Right around when you started drawing the fill slit, I asked myself... hmmm wonder if hes going to put a wick in it lol, then you answered my question :-) For those reading, your gonna want a decent seal because the fumes will leak out over time and fluid evaporates, if you decide to douse the flame and use it again later. Not to mention fumes coming out of other areas of a burner could also ignite, if not cause a flash from built up fumes. Not a problem if you place it in a safe area. Thank you for a great and informative video! I was wondering if you could shape your own burner for the Gel bio ethanol, because the gel fuel makes the popping noise of a real fireplace.
How can you make the seal? I'd be concerned about the fumes. If I douse it to use later, and have a bit of metal just placed on top is that enough to stop the fumes or could they still sneak out if it's not actually 'sealed' tight?
@@gill2837 As tight as you get it, a minor amount will always leak out but the fluid will keep for a while in the wick material. Wont leak enough to be hazardous, but still keep heat, sparks and flame a good distance to be safe. Best just to let the flame completely burn out. As long as the plate is on, chances are it wont ignite. My plate warped because I used it to hold the flames down and I had to reheat it back into shape. Cheep metal was used and to thin. But yes the plate will hold enough of the vapor back. Hope that helps.
@@gill2837 Oh your talking about the home made burner. I was talking about the one I bought. This one you'd have to let burn out completely unless your good at metallurgy and engineering to build a dousing tool/cover.
@@Silverado1st Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I am just obsessed with these lately. I smoke...now apart from giving them up which I will but that's another topic altogether... do you think it's safe for me to sit there at my lovely cosy fire, watching TV and light a cigarette? lol strange question it may be but of course I can't find the answer on google no matter how I word it. Just don't want to blow myself up watching the real housewives of beverly hills or the likes.
@@gill2837 Hey Gill. Welcome, more than happy to help when and if I can. Good luck with quitting, I quit after 24 years, but because I switched to vaping, soooo much cheaper and healthier, I save 2400 a year after quitting. I like these ethanol burners too. Crazy but I have 1 propane fire pit and 3 small lpg burners and a bio-fuel fireplace and two small tabletop ones lol. As long as the burner is in a fireproof container, ventilated room and doesn't leak, I wouldn't worry about smoking over 4 or 5 feet away from it. If you can smell the fumes, turn on a fan or open a window. If it does ignite, it won't be dangerous as long as its in a safe space. Nah its a good question, safety is top priority. Plus if its burning already, smoking near it wont bother anything. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby or baking soda or damp towels. Never pour water on an ethanol fire. Its good to be cautious and prepared, bio-ethanol is extremely dangerous if you don't know what expect. Research helps and just start off slow and small amounts of fluid till you feel more comfortable. Most of all wait a good 7-10 minutes before refilling a burner after it burns out, even home made ones. In my case it would be re-runs of star trek lol
Dear Andrew. it is written that Abraham circumcised himself. Today though, we do have people that will help you in that endeavor.
AHAHAHHAHAHAAHHAHA Good one
brilliant! I'm going to make one. What happens when it burns out? Does that rag burn or not?
Ya the rag will burn. You can use a fiberglass sheet instead. This size should burn for man hours if filled. I recommend only have arout a quarter inch on the wick out to minimize burning.
@@topoftheday2u173 where would i get that? hardware store? so do I just put it into the container and leave a little bit sticking out the top?
Can you use any rocks/stones from the garden?
I wouldn't because they might have moisture inside them which will cause the rock to explode when put in a high temperature situation.
How long did that burn for ?
If I use smaller tins could I set them among logs?
If you use smaller, rounder stones, you can paint them with fireplace black paint to look like coal.
The wick you used is a towel?
Hi,
can this give good heat to a home division?
Pretty good design and idea ;)
I have been using mine for about 2 months now. I have found that it will do a pretty good job of keeping the room at a nice temperature.
Y cut a can they sell half gallon cans??
Tin snips bro !
What fun would that be?
How do you turn it off?
Does this give off any odor, gasses, or condensation?
water vapour. not a lot though, but what you can do is hang an iron skillet or a wok over the top of it to catch most of the condensation and let it drip down the sides - in theory
and if it's iron, it should radiate the heat out more
Could you use 3 tuna fish cans placed right next to each other or slightly spaced?
+Chelsea White I don't see why not, that could be a very cool effect.
Cool scissors ✂
how long does it burn? and measurement heat per square ft in room?
+blue Indigo one thing of alcohol will burn for a few hours and as to the heat, sorry I lost my calculator but probably 4 heat units per square unit of distance divided by C squared...probably.
Why do you use that type of rubbing alcohol instead of ethyl alcohol is there a difference because i was told to use ethyl alcohol not isopropyl
It's cheap and easy to find
Do not use the paint cans coated in Teflon all these methods u see online work good but ventilation is key , if the cold dont kill u the fumes will , even if u are using a can thats not Teflon coated PLEASE ventilation is key !
Use tin snips dear lord ay karumba!
That would be to easy.
Wonky lines and slipping scalpels...1 minute was enough for me
I figured people wouldn't be able to turn off the video because they would all figure I would cut myself. Haha
What about odor? Is there any?
No odor! That's the good thing about rubbing alcohol. Other added bonuses include no smoke (clean burning) and gives off a good amount of heat.
do you know what TIN SNIPS ARE// U SCARED ME..
+Evelyn VanWinkle you use what you got lol
lol
Alway's cut away from yourself :-P
+Andrew Barker that feels a little to easy to me. I like to live on the edge!
Only when the boss is watching. Cutting away increases the chance of not getting the job done by 10 fold.