Highlander Gel Camping Stove

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Gel fuel comes with a range of advantages, many of which are also shared with biofuel alternatives (as we will discuss shortly). Primary benefits include: 1. Gel fuel fireplaces are vent-free I hope this information will really give you a better understanding of the differed types of fuels and help you choose which one is right for your needs. Fuel Source

Keep your gel fuel away from heat and sunlight: Gel fuel can degrade or even catch fire if it is left in the sun for too long. Make sure to store it somewhere cool and dry. No matter what fuel you use in your Trangia stove, you can be sure that it will provide you with a hot meal or beverage in any situation. So experiment with different fuel types to find the one that works best for you. Trangia Spirit Burner There is no piezo ignition system, so you will have to use a lighter, matches, or Ferro rod to ignite. Trangia 27 Cooking System with Gas Trangia Gel Burner In this way, many people see gel fireplaces and biofires as almost interchangeable. However, this is not the case, as bioethanol fires come with a range of added benefits including: It does not require a vent or chimney and some bioethanol fireplace models can be freely moved around the home .Some department stores also carry Trangia stoves, making them a convenient option for shoppers looking for various outdoor gear. One of the biggest issues surrounding gel fuel is that the flames it produces cannot be adjusted. Once the can is lit, you must leave it to burn or smother it. To produce a bigger flame, you must add more cans to the fireplace. 2. Gel fuel does not produce huge amounts of heat

It is not generally used as a primary heat source, with most homeowners installing bioethanol fireplaces for their aesthetic and atmospheric value. We mainly use Royal mail 48 for items under 1kg and DPD for items over this weight. We may change this at any time dependant on service availability and destination.

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Electric fires, for example, do not produce a real flame, but allows homeowners to enjoy a risk-free ‘fire’ that still looks great. Lovers of a roaring fire may also wish to invest in a bioethanol fireplace . portability – Trangia stoves are lightweight and compact, making them easy to carry with you on your travels

I just love to get out camping and as a chef one of my favourite things to do while camping is cook. Like a number of other alternative fuel types, gel fuel does not produce significant amounts of heat, so it is often necessary to turn on the central heating alongside gel fuel fireplaces. A Trangia multi-fuel burner is a versatile piece of camping equipment that can be used to cook food or water using a variety of liquid or oil-based fuels such as gas, white gas, alkylate petrol, or Primus Powerful.

The connection for gas canisters is the international standard, EN417 threaded valves (7/16 NS Lindal Valve). This little set has a lot going for it. Namely, it comes with two pots: one large, with a handy volume indicator, that holds almost a full liter of water (it’s 985 milliliters or about 33.3 ounces), as well as a smaller, 470 milliliters one that doubles as a lid. It also has a brass alcohol stove, a stand, a base for solid fuel should you choose to use it, and a mesh carry bag. The cook pots feature a durable-but-light anodized aluminum, and the alcohol stove, in line with the best ones, has a fold-away handle that allows for a range of temperature control, and its screw-on top seals tightly enough to hold leftover alcohol after the cooking is wrapped up. All in all, it weighs about 15 ounces. At just under a pound, it’s not the lightest means to cook with, but for those who don’t want to go totally bare-bones, this is an excellent introduction to alcohol-stove cooking. Although it’s made for alcohol, keep in mind that you can also use methanol. Gel fuel does not require a vent or chimney as it burns cleanly and does not produce any smoke or soot. As already discussed, traditional fireplaces are declining in popularity thanks to concerns surrounding their safety . The primary reason why people opt for wood-burning fireplaces is that they come with a certain kind of nostalgia, producing roaring flames and a homely smell that may evoke happy memories and feelings.For US and Canada we mainly use Fedex priority and deliveries are usually recieved within 2 to 5 days The Trangia gel burner is a primary type of burner consisting of a cup with a lid used with gel or solid fuel. The cup is placed on top of the stove, and the fuel is inserted into the cup. The lid is then placed on top of the cup, and the gel or solid fuel is lit. Constantly refuelling your fireplace could become tiresome so, if you’re planning on using your fireplace for extensive periods of time , it would make sense to opt for a different fuel type. Bioethanol vs. gel fuel Firstly, it produces stronger flames compared to gel fuel, creating a bright orange glow that may feel much warmer and more comforting than the latter’s smaller yellow flames. When using methylated spirits as fuel in your Trangia stove, you can expect a burn time of around 20 minutes per stove. This will give you enough time to cook a meal or heat up some water. However, if you need to boil a large pot of water, you may need to use more than one stove.