saimyoji
09-17-2006, 12:19
http://www.backcountryedge.com/products/brunton/gas_gauge.aspx?Affiliate=44
Anyone use these things? I just found out about them, thanks JustJeff, and was wondering if anyone has experience, reviews, comments..... Seems pretty cool, though you have to pour hot water on it...not sure if this is a good idea:
As the stove burns, pressure inside decreases, decreasing the temperature. You all know your canister gets cold as it burns. Pourning hot water on a cooled stove may cause structural problems as the canister wall rapidly cools, then heats up again. Perhaps only use the strip when you know you're low on fuel? But then if you know your low on fuel, you'd have a backup anyway, right? So what's the use of the strip.....rambling....
Anyone use these things? I just found out about them, thanks JustJeff, and was wondering if anyone has experience, reviews, comments..... Seems pretty cool, though you have to pour hot water on it...not sure if this is a good idea:
As the stove burns, pressure inside decreases, decreasing the temperature. You all know your canister gets cold as it burns. Pourning hot water on a cooled stove may cause structural problems as the canister wall rapidly cools, then heats up again. Perhaps only use the strip when you know you're low on fuel? But then if you know your low on fuel, you'd have a backup anyway, right? So what's the use of the strip.....rambling....