I have the same wide experience with liquid and compressed gas stoves as others, but I'd add a few caveats. Don't overfill the brass burner. Alcohol seems safer and nicer than white gas, but it is powerful. If you spill, it can still catch fire, and even explode, but it is harder to explode than gas. I once tipped over the set and sloshed some fuel on the windscreen while trying to fish the snuffing lid off when I dropped it and missed, and the spilled fuel <melted> the perforated bottom part of the windscreen, which I was able to replace with another. It could have been worse, much worse. If you are actually cooking sometimes instead of just boiling water, and appreciate peace and quiet, it doesn't get better. Trangia is my favorite when I can't set or don't want a wood fire.
On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 2:35 PM, Dave Craig <dcr...@prescott.edu> wrote: > The fuel canisters are sometimes considered hazardous waste. The > canisters are recyclable, though they must be prepared appropriately. > Make sure the canister is truly empty by attaching it to the stove one > more time and running it dry. Then, use the awl on a knife or a nail > to puncture the top of the can. Lastly, flatten the can with a hammer. > This prep makes it clear that there is no gas remaining in the > canister and it can be legally recycled with other metals. > > The usual precautions apply- wear eye protection, don't stick yourself > and be sure the can is empty. We recycle dozens of these canisters in > our outdoor program every year without any issues. > > DC > > On Jun 13, 1:37 pm, dmolloy <danielmarkmol...@googlemail.com> wrote: > > I think that the spent canisters may be recyclable, but would imagine > > that most end up in landfills :( > > > > On Jun 13, 12:46 pm, Mike <mjawn...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > "Prior to the Trangia, I used a small Snow Peak canister stove, and > > > always was worried that my half used canister might run out, so I > > > > > > Ha! That's exactly my situation. I love my Snow Peak stove but I > > > always carry an extra canister for just that reason. In fact, last > > > week my first cannister, which was partially used ran out. Good thing > > > I brought the second one. > > > > > I think I probably will invest in teh Trangia, seems a really > > > worthwhile investment, especially if one wants to do some real > > > cooking. I'll probably pick one up before the Aug tour. > > > > > I know this is a dum question but I'll just put it out there... how do > > > I dispose of the spent canister? > > > > > --mike > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
