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Grazer
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 12:33 am Post subject: Denatured Alcohol |
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Anyone (in Canada) know where to get denatured alcohol for the Oringo stoves? So far, Steveston Marine has 4 litre jugs for $30.00 is only source I've found. At that price, I am thinking of using a propane or white gas (naptha) stove.
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hardee
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 2:01 am Post subject: |
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How about a pharmacy? Might be cheaper than a marine supply place.
Harvey
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Roy & Dixie
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:46 am Post subject: |
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In the U.S. I have been able to purchase stove alcohol in the paint dept of my local hardware store, Lowe's, and even WalMart. Their price is 1/2 what you state (U.S.$) _________________ When you come to a fork in the road, take it.
It's not the destination that is important, it's the trip.
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Northern Pike
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Grazer,
why don't you go to Can. Tire and buy some Methyl Hydrate, that's where I got some last time I needed it. I don't think you should use White Gas
ON!! your Boat.
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lloyds
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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I have bought 2 liter jugs at canadian tire in the past. |
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Grazer
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the responses. The problem remains the same, can't find denatured alcohol (ethanol) at Canadian Tire or Homehardware. I bought the last 1 litre of marine fuel for $17.00, ouch!
I think I'll try methly hydrate. |
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ghone
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Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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Methyl hydrate works fine and is cheaper, some folks mind the smell when burning though. Stove alcohol in Canada is pricey. George |
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AstoriaDave
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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Methyl hydrate is methanol, whose fumes are way more toxic than those of denatured alcohol. Not a reason to avoid it for stove use, but keep the area of use well ventilated, especially during transfers. _________________ Dave Kruger
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Grazer
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Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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AstoriaDave wrote: | Methyl hydrate is methanol, whose fumes are way more toxic than those of denatured alcohol. Not a reason to avoid it for stove use, but keep the area of use well ventilated, especially during transfers. |
Thanks for the heads up. A 4 litre jug at Can Tire is $10.00. That is quite a difference. It looks like one could use Fondue Fuel as well. Slightly more expensive but less than the marine fuel. Fondue Fuel is refined methyl hydrate, with no unpleasant odor. |
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