I made one, too, and it works well. The only downside is that the can is so small. I feel I need a larger pot stand to put around the stove. Also, a windbreak. And, of course, a way to regulate the heat. But, the little can is quite the stove.
It depends on how much fuel you put in it. I put two tablespoons in it and the video is real time. You can use denatured alcohol or a product called "HEET", the yellow bottle. Google "heet"
You can buy that at Walmart as well as denatured alcohol. I'm not sure about denatured ethanol. Ethanol sounds explosive to me!
Thanks. I tried it with ethanol and got around 3 minutes out of it (didn't use much). Had to make the holes slightly larger but it works. Accidentally spilled ethanol and the whole thing was burning, but now it's a pretty rainbow color :-D
Ethanol isn't explosive. Will burn just as any alcohol, Ethanol is the type of alcohol you consume. It is usually denatured by adding other chemicals to prevent drinking it and to avoid the taxes and rules/regulations associated with selling Ethanol. Methanol is a traditional denaturant for ethanol, thus giving the term methylated spirit, e.g. Methyl Alcohol which is the ingredient in Heet.
these stoves are great but i think they can be improved by putting them in tuna can thats been cut down so its just below the holes and then fibreglass put inbetween the two cans.....this gives a wider and more stable base...when the stove is filled a little alcohol can be put into the fibreglass and lit ...theres no need to wait for the stove to prime....it can also then be used as a slower/simmering cooker
The vertigo thing I agree with. The stove narrowness hasn't proven to be the case. The SuperCat is quite suitable even for the beercan pots you see. Try it.
@primesuspect79 Actually that pot is not too narrow. If you read Jim Wood's site, he explains why. You can even use narrower vessels such as fosters cans and it will work just as well. Having a lid is important though.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius or 212 degrees Fahrenheit under standard conditions at sea level (at one atmosphere of pressure).
The boiling point of water and any other substance depends on the atmospheric pressure, which changes with elevation. At higher altitudes, the pressure is lower, and so water boils at a lower temperature.
@Pripyat1 Not sure where poster is from, but the boiling temp of water goes down as altitude goes up. On a mountain hike, it is hard to get over 200 degrees due to the rolling boil releasing any extra heat, usually not a big deal, but when purifying water, it can be.
A modification you can make for priming is to add a wick encircling the lower outside portion of the stove. A few drops of alcohol on the wick, put the cook pot on the stove and light. The wick will burn long enough to heat / prime the stove, and you won't waste any fuel / heat.
I made it from an Armour Potted Meat 3 oz can. You should be able to find it in most grocery stores. It is just like most cat food cans too. Since I don't have a cat I figured I might as well buy the potted meat to eat. It was too nasty though and just tossed the meat out!
I actually like that you didn't practice or rehearse the video. THIS is what I'll actually likely see the first time I lite my stove and whenever I use it without adequately priming it. THANKS! Don't change it. Make another optimizing its use instead to show comparison of how to best use it! FedEx
You're right Dinnerandashow. It is a rather pathetic video and I should edit it. I didn't do much planning before shooting it as it was spur of the moment.
I actually made this video with the Flip Ultra camcorder. It's very basic and lacks any bells and whistles. It does do well in low light situations though.
Put a lid on it!!! The. Put temp gauge in the one of the vent/straining holes.
2kargarage1 7 months ago
I made one, too, and it works well. The only downside is that the can is so small. I feel I need a larger pot stand to put around the stove. Also, a windbreak. And, of course, a way to regulate the heat. But, the little can is quite the stove.
mopbrothers 8 months ago
really great job!
egoreman 10 months ago
I built the same cat stove, but mine won't boil water even after 10 minutes. I uploaded a video of it, maybe you can spot my problem?
PigeonTech 1 year ago
The bubbles that form in boiling water are steam (vapor), not oxygen nor nitrogen (gas).
Amazing how many folks think that simply getting water hot also electrolyzes it...
irishsky005 1 year ago
it is the pot of water you are supposed to try to preheat, not the stove itself. the cold pot steals the stove's heat and can put the flame out
HydeMyJekyll 1 year ago
2 Questions: How long does it burn, and will denatured ethanol work?
Hell, I think I'll just make one myself tomorrow morning. I got 2 cats, so I got TONS of those things...
VirtuousSnake 1 year ago
@VirtuousSnake
It depends on how much fuel you put in it. I put two tablespoons in it and the video is real time. You can use denatured alcohol or a product called "HEET", the yellow bottle. Google "heet"
You can buy that at Walmart as well as denatured alcohol. I'm not sure about denatured ethanol. Ethanol sounds explosive to me!
owlbebak 1 year ago
@owlbebak
Thanks. I tried it with ethanol and got around 3 minutes out of it (didn't use much). Had to make the holes slightly larger but it works. Accidentally spilled ethanol and the whole thing was burning, but now it's a pretty rainbow color :-D
VirtuousSnake 1 year ago
@owlbebak Ethanol and alcohol are the samething.
18iscoming4you 1 year ago
@owlbebak
Ethanol isn't explosive. Will burn just as any alcohol, Ethanol is the type of alcohol you consume. It is usually denatured by adding other chemicals to prevent drinking it and to avoid the taxes and rules/regulations associated with selling Ethanol. Methanol is a traditional denaturant for ethanol, thus giving the term methylated spirit, e.g. Methyl Alcohol which is the ingredient in Heet.
Pripyat1 1 year ago
@VirtuousSnake yea denatured ethanol will work its the same thing as denatured alcohol
specioss 1 year ago
also, i got mine to get a roiling boil in a little under 3.5 minuits
natofyelsew 1 year ago
denatured alcohol?
natofyelsew 1 year ago
How sooty does it make the pots?
aseglkj 1 year ago
@aseglkj alcohol as fuel produces no soot, clean burn, clean pan :O)
lukkbox 1 year ago
these stoves are great but i think they can be improved by putting them in tuna can thats been cut down so its just below the holes and then fibreglass put inbetween the two cans.....this gives a wider and more stable base...when the stove is filled a little alcohol can be put into the fibreglass and lit ...theres no need to wait for the stove to prime....it can also then be used as a slower/simmering cooker
soulstar1963 1 year ago
i dident think that you had to prime this type of stove
airsofthero1 1 year ago
all this from two tablespoons of denatured alchohol???
Thei9Ways 1 year ago
This video gave me vertigo. Hold the camera still.
And your pot is to narrow for a stove like this
primesuspect79 1 year ago 4
The vertigo thing I agree with. The stove narrowness hasn't proven to be the case. The SuperCat is quite suitable even for the beercan pots you see. Try it.
kc7fys 1 year ago
@primesuspect79
Haha, yes PS, I was really just experimenting with my new flip camcorder and hadn't planned to post it to youtube, so yes it is bad camera work.
owlbebak 1 year ago
@owlbebak Thanks to you i have 1 hand now.
ramadan1996hope 1 year ago
@ramadan1996hope
Glad I could help !
owlbebak 1 year ago 3
@primesuspect79 Couldn't agree more with both points in this comment.
marklaw67 11 months ago
@primesuspect79 Couldn't agree more with both points in this comment.
marklaw67 11 months ago
@primesuspect79 Actually that pot is not too narrow. If you read Jim Wood's site, he explains why. You can even use narrower vessels such as fosters cans and it will work just as well. Having a lid is important though.
lidarman2 8 months ago
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put your finger into the water
bricardiff1969 2 years ago
Water boils at 212F or 100C
Pripyat1 2 years ago
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius or 212 degrees Fahrenheit under standard conditions at sea level (at one atmosphere of pressure).
The boiling point of water and any other substance depends on the atmospheric pressure, which changes with elevation. At higher altitudes, the pressure is lower, and so water boils at a lower temperature.
MrBWatty 2 years ago
@Pripyat1 Not sure where poster is from, but the boiling temp of water goes down as altitude goes up. On a mountain hike, it is hard to get over 200 degrees due to the rolling boil releasing any extra heat, usually not a big deal, but when purifying water, it can be.
arfcommer15 1 year ago
@arfcommer15
This was in Florida, so basically it's sea level
owlbebak 1 year ago
it would help if you had a lid to put on it will trap heat
Bassman018 2 years ago
A modification you can make for priming is to add a wick encircling the lower outside portion of the stove. A few drops of alcohol on the wick, put the cook pot on the stove and light. The wick will burn long enough to heat / prime the stove, and you won't waste any fuel / heat.
upupaepops 2 years ago
what cup was that? i like it.
AUGRE12345 2 years ago
I made it from an Armour Potted Meat 3 oz can. You should be able to find it in most grocery stores. It is just like most cat food cans too. Since I don't have a cat I figured I might as well buy the potted meat to eat. It was too nasty though and just tossed the meat out!
owlbebak 2 years ago
No, I meant the pot that you boiled water in, The mug, Idk what you would call it. But i like it! I loved potted meat, Its good on saltines.
AUGRE12345 2 years ago
Correct me if i'm wrong but i think it's a 'Crusader' mug, found in army surplus shops
lauriethepigeon 2 years ago
Thank you.
AUGRE12345 2 years ago
This is officially cool. I'm making one later LOL.
danagasta1 2 years ago
Damn that worked better than my kitchen stove. Shitgolly!
UcanbeGOD 2 years ago
how long does it take for a rolling boil?
SthealthRaider 2 years ago
After a good flame was going it took about 5 minutes
owlbebak 2 years ago
I actually like that you didn't practice or rehearse the video. THIS is what I'll actually likely see the first time I lite my stove and whenever I use it without adequately priming it. THANKS! Don't change it. Make another optimizing its use instead to show comparison of how to best use it! FedEx
hikerfedex 2 years ago
you need a tripod.
dinnerandashow 3 years ago
You're right Dinnerandashow. It is a rather pathetic video and I should edit it. I didn't do much planning before shooting it as it was spur of the moment.
owlbebak 3 years ago
You'll love it... after my first tripod I noticed the difference.
You'll also love a wide angle lens.
Get a Japanese lens if possible. Very clear.
These things really help make a amateur video look pro. I use Sony Vegas Movie editor, the manual is thick, but its very versatile.
These are just a few quick short cuts if you ever get interested in videos.
dinnerandashow 3 years ago
I actually made this video with the Flip Ultra camcorder. It's very basic and lacks any bells and whistles. It does do well in low light situations though.
owlbebak 3 years ago
The Super Cat Stove is my favorite. Easy to make and gets the job done. Thanks for posting.
SoldierBoy143 3 years ago
...what kind of experiment it's that? :p
hapciuliptica 3 years ago