neilmny wrote:Don't know an alternative fuel but adding 10 to 15% water in the Metho will reduce the soot.
ChrisJHC wrote:I use a tuna can stove and have previously used a Trangia - both with Metho.
I have never had any soot formed.
The metho does smell a little but I don’t find it to be an issue.
QueenLucyVanPelt wrote:I think maybe a higher quality brand might show a different effect, too!
Mark F wrote:QueenLucyVanPelt wrote:I think maybe a higher quality brand might show a different effect, too!
I don't know what you mean by "higher quality". I would much prefer Australian methylated spirits compared to what I see in the safety docs for the various US toxic methanol based versions.
Mark F wrote:As ethanol will burn best with a slight different air/fuel mix compared to methanol I suspect that your stove is tuned to burn methanol rather than ethanol. If you get a chance compare the burn on your stove to a trangia or a stove tuned for ethanol. There are lots of threads on this topic on bpl - try https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/36595/ for a start.
Franco wrote:You will find that some use Everclear and that is (depending on the type) around 70% ethanol and 30%water.
QueenLucyVanPelt wrote:Thanks to everyone for their help. Just to follow up, for anyone ever needing an answer on the Kojin stove and fuel for Australia; I have done a few comparisons now between metho, metho + water, ethanol and 100% methanol. The 100% methanol is the cleanest burn by far on the Kojin stove. No soot, no residue, no smell and a more blue/less yellow controlled flame. Hope that helps anyone in the future seeking a 'HEET' replacement overseas.
commando wrote:Methylated Spirit has considerably less BTU's per litre than Shellite or Butane Gas does
so you will need more fuel for the same result for extended walks this weight could add
up, but unlikely to be a problem for weekend walks.
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