Fire Starter

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JoeS

JoeS

Feeling the Heat
Jan 25, 2008
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Maryland
Well the igniter finally gave up the ghost in the Mt. Vernon AE.

This Purell Hand Sanitizer is a great additive as a fire starter!

Cheaper than the fire starter gels!
 
I just thought of that trick a couple weeks ago. I bought the cheaper store brand to try and it works. Just wanted it on hand in case I needed to start the stove by hand if needed.
 
If you have a dollar store nearby its a good spot to score cheap sanitizer/fire starter.
 
I've been told that Vaseline and cotton balls makes a great starter. Haven't tried it myself, though - ignitor is still working!
 
Hand Sanitizer and then hit them a minute with the Propane Torch, works for me.
 
I just use the Torch.

I have one of those push button starts on it. Just takes about 15 seconds and it is lit.

---Nailer---
 
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