Heating in cold weather
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:49 am
One major problem is how to keep warm in the winter. Whether inside a vehicle, small space, or out doors this is a problem.
Keep in mind that hot air rises. Using a candle, Buddy heater, or any other open flame or propane heater will cause hot air to go straight to your roof. Do all in your power to avoid melting or burning your car, tent, over-hang of any kind. Keep as much space as possible between the roof, ceiling, over-hang and the heat source.
I haven't tried this one yet, but I just found these two techs and if put together right can get long lasting small space heat when needed and doesn't take up a lot of space to do it. Less expensive, too. Links to follow...
This can heater:
60 YEAR Home Heater Still Working | STOP High Power Bills
(Manna note: If it gets too hot, shorten the wick.)
With this carbon felt candle:
DIY Carbon Felt Wicks! The "Forever" Wick (S/M/L Burners) - for heating/light/cooking
(Note from video: "*the fuel i use is a bio-ethanol blend. You can find it by searching for 'indoor ventless fireplace fuel'. It's extremely clean burning. No soot or smoke at all. only releases a little carbon dioxide and some water vapor.")
Idea: Could also recharge a Sterno/solid fuel can with the carbon felt and use alternate fuels with it to fit anything a Sterno can would fit.
Alternate candle styles:
the forever wick olive oil lamp or candle.
(Pt2)
UNLIMITED Heat For Your Home | NO ELECTRIC NEEDED
(Manna note: If it gets too hot, shorten everything.)
DIY Carbon Felt Lamp Wicks! (the "Forever Wick") DIY alcohol lamps w/carbon wicks! (no cotton wick)
This is the guy who started it all. The one the other videos refer to.
1689 - Learning My Lesson - The Forever Wick In A Lamp
Oh. And...don't try cooking on your Buddy heater. You'll melt the handle. The handle is surprisingly not heat resistant!
Keep in mind that hot air rises. Using a candle, Buddy heater, or any other open flame or propane heater will cause hot air to go straight to your roof. Do all in your power to avoid melting or burning your car, tent, over-hang of any kind. Keep as much space as possible between the roof, ceiling, over-hang and the heat source.
I haven't tried this one yet, but I just found these two techs and if put together right can get long lasting small space heat when needed and doesn't take up a lot of space to do it. Less expensive, too. Links to follow...
This can heater:
60 YEAR Home Heater Still Working | STOP High Power Bills
(Manna note: If it gets too hot, shorten the wick.)
With this carbon felt candle:
DIY Carbon Felt Wicks! The "Forever" Wick (S/M/L Burners) - for heating/light/cooking
(Note from video: "*the fuel i use is a bio-ethanol blend. You can find it by searching for 'indoor ventless fireplace fuel'. It's extremely clean burning. No soot or smoke at all. only releases a little carbon dioxide and some water vapor.")
Idea: Could also recharge a Sterno/solid fuel can with the carbon felt and use alternate fuels with it to fit anything a Sterno can would fit.
Ought to have great results!
Alternate candle styles:
the forever wick olive oil lamp or candle.
(Pt2)
UNLIMITED Heat For Your Home | NO ELECTRIC NEEDED
(Manna note: If it gets too hot, shorten everything.)
DIY Carbon Felt Lamp Wicks! (the "Forever Wick") DIY alcohol lamps w/carbon wicks! (no cotton wick)
This is the guy who started it all. The one the other videos refer to.
1689 - Learning My Lesson - The Forever Wick In A Lamp
Oh. And...don't try cooking on your Buddy heater. You'll melt the handle. The handle is surprisingly not heat resistant!