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chrisasst

Minister of Fire
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Aug 13, 2008
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cortland ny
so my stove has a hard time igniting. I usually use a torch to light the pellets, I need to get some gel or something. In the mean time can I light a piece of paper, stick in there and light these pellets you think?
 
chrisasst said:
so my stove has a hard time igniting. I usually use a torch to light the pellets, I need to get some gel or something. In the mean time can I light a piece of paper, stick in there and light these pellets you think?

NO! use gel (cheap hand sanitizer works well...it's mainly alcohol)
 
I've used pvc sewer glue in a pinch, but the fume build up is extreme. Hand sanitizer works? I can steal that from work by the gallon, and my appliance will be germ free1
 
Lazy Flame said:
...... I can steal that from work by the gallon, and my appliance will be germ free1

Hmmmmm...the germ free part is good. The stealing part....not so good. >:( You can buy the stuff in a dollar store.
 
LOL, happy employees steal less.
 
this cracked me up.......LOL :-)
 
macman said:
Lazy Flame said:
...... I can steal that from work by the gallon, and my appliance will be germ free1

Hmmmmm...the germ free part is good. The stealing part....not so good. >:( You can buy the stuff in a dollar store.

Meh, it's alright. I store all my high dollar power tools there and they use them whenever instead of renting. At this rate and that price they owe me a 50gal drum. Someone needs to design a stove that runs on hand gel or pretzels. I have an abundance of both.

And I am a very hapy employee!! Which may or may not have to do w/the fact that I'm in charge of almost everything. All I could say when I finally get hired was "suckers" :-D
 
Another option is charcoal lighter fluid, the odorless type. People put some pellets in a small container and add some fluid. In the morning, or night, whatever the case may be they are ready to go. I have not tried the sanitizer but I think I will give it a try.

Bkins
 
My pellet burner broke down so I'll have to try that later. It lights a wood fire w/dry wood just fine. I just tried it last night. Didn't seem as hot as the gel, but it may be my imagination.
 
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