For sure white gas is common and use backpacking in a variety of manufactured (non-DIY) stoves. I had never hear of it used in a DIY stoves. If it can be, as you say in thicker aluminum, then I'll have to venture into that arena some time. Right now on in soda can quality stoves.zelph wrote: What difference would it make if it were used in a backpacking sized stove?
If that is the case, I won't bother with white gas. I tried a friend's Esbit stove and the smell was a big turn off. The performance was way less than marginal anyway.just tinkering wrote:...just be aware of the odor issues. White gas in a non-pressurized stove seem to smell quite a bit. ...
My nose does not appreciate the odor of Esbit at all !!!!!!aambee wrote:If that is the case, I won't bother with white gas. I tried a friend's Esbit stove and the smell was a big turn off. The performance was way less than marginal anyway.just tinkering wrote:...just be aware of the odor issues. White gas in a non-pressurized stove seem to smell quite a bit. ...
Thanks for the heads up.
