STARLYTE alcohol stove worlds lytest almost
The Starlyte weighs in at 16.4 grams. That is the combined weight of the burner and potstand
Burner is made of 1 wedding favor tin
Boils 2 cups of 69 degree water in 6 1/2 min.
Used 1/2 ounce of denatured alcohol
Used 1/2 diameter punch for the holes in the potstand. Used aluminum flashing material.
The unique feature of this burner is the material under the piece of fiberglass cloth. It is the same material that is used in the manufacturing of the "Origo" marine alcohol stoves that are commonly seen on ebay when you do a search for alcohol stoves. Got the stuff directly from Sweden.
First photo shows the flame patern under the pot.
Second photo shows burners aflame
Third photo shows flame size comparison to an Ion burner
I'll guarantee this one will lyte in below zero weather with ease.
still testing and modifying
The stuff inside is yellowish brown fibres. The fibres are in the verticle position, all running in the same direction, all parallel not like pink house insulation that twists and turns in all directions as it is made.
I switched to stainless steel for the potholder, it looks awesome. Did one test burn, needs a few more holes. Boiled 2 cups of 56 degree water in 8 1/2 min. Air temp was 56 degrees. Used 17ml of denatured alcohol, total burn time 11 1/2 min.
Total capacity for fuel is 1 ounce.
1 ounce of fuel is totaly absorbed by the burner. Once it's in the stove it can't spill out incase of tip over.
My plans are to permanently attach potstand to burner to make it a one piece unit.
Starlyte gets the first one as a gift for the use of her name. She's such a cutie.:o
sum41punk91-------I've given alot of specs over the months on how and where to get materials to build wickitised stoves. To this date I have had no feedback from anyone that has made one.
These stoves I make are just novelties. My hobby is creating and tinkering. I'm going to make some to offer for sale as soon as all the materials are in place and I know for sure the capabilities of the stove. Some may buy one or two just for the fun of it. Most have settled in with pop can and supercat stoves. There might be one or two that will Venture out and start using a safe wick style stove.
The end result is similar to the Supercat stove
only heavier and more expensive. The Supercat will not simmer, however, unless you cover some of the side holes, then it tends to go out. I stuffed some fiberglass insulation into the bottom of mine for a longer burn.
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