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In reply to the discussion: This is bad. UPDATE 02-17-21 [View all]BobTheSubgenius
(11,563 posts)58. If you're interested, there is some good information available on efficacy.
They didn't test these alcohol fuels against candles, and candles vary widely, but I'm sure you could replicate their test conditions and compare your results with the ones posted.
It involves boiling a given amount of water in the shortest time. I'm sure the ambient temperature matters a lot, and I don't recall if they posted that, or talked about it on the video.
A very quick and cursory search turned up a statement saying that, for flames of equal size, alcohol burns hotter.
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Be careful with rebar. You might have to pound it hard, to get through frozen earth. ...
JustABozoOnThisBus
Feb 2021
#42
So glad to know that you have power, at least for now. Continuing vibes for safety and comfort.
niyad
Feb 2021
#10
If you're interested, there is some good information available on efficacy.
BobTheSubgenius
Feb 2021
#58
The best part is most houses would have tp and alcohol (for wound cleaning)
questionseverything
Feb 2021
#59
So glad you got power back. Stay strong as the light is at the end of the tunnel. nt
iluvtennis
Feb 2021
#28
If I'm not mistaken, ice continues to swell as it gets colder, more solid.
bucolic_frolic
Feb 2021
#46