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This stove may be built from a discarded [[tin can]] of any size by removing the top of the can, punching several small holes near the upper edge, and a larger hole on the side of the can near the bottom for fuel and air. The bottom of the can is not removed, as the stove would then be less strong and the fire might spread from it. Fuel is placed in the can and ignited. [[Convection]] draws air in through the bottom orifice and heat comes out the top. A cooking vessel may be placed on the top. The bottom hole may face the wind for more heat or it may be partially covered with scrap metal if the fire is too hot. |
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The main benefit of the hobo stove is its ease of construction and versatility. The stove itself can be constructed out of a variety of materials; paint cans, food tins, [[bucket]]s, and large drums being most often put to that purpose. Further flexibility lies in the fact that anything combustible can be used as a fuel source. The hobo stove is able to use many fuels but most common is either dry twigs or a [[Buddy Burner]] which allows burning of liquid fuels such as [[isopropyl alcohol|rubbing alcohol]], melted wax or kerosene. |
The main benefit of the hobo stove is its ease of construction and versatility. The stove itself can be constructed out of a variety of materials; paint cans, coffee cans, food tins, [[bucket]]s, and large drums being most often put to that purpose. Further flexibility lies in the fact that anything combustible can be used as a fuel source. The hobo stove is able to use many fuels but most common is either dry twigs or a [[Buddy Burner]] which allows burning of liquid fuels such as [[isopropyl alcohol|rubbing alcohol]], melted wax or kerosene. |
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Revision as of 20:51, 28 January 2012
A hobo stove is a style of improvised heat-producing and cooking device used in survival situations[1], by backpackers, hobos, tramps and homeless people. Hobo stoves can be functional to boil water for purification purposes during a power outage and in other survival situations,[1] and can be used for outdoor cooking.
Construction and uses
This stove may be built from a discarded tin can of any size by removing the top of the can, punching several small holes near the upper edge, and a larger hole on the side of the can near the bottom for fuel and air. The bottom of the can is not removed, as the stove would then be less strong and the fire might spread from it. Fuel is placed in the can and ignited. Convection draws air in through the bottom orifice and heat comes out the top. A cooking vessel may be placed on the top. The bottom hole may face the wind for more heat or it may be partially covered with scrap metal if the fire is too hot.
The main benefit of the hobo stove is its ease of construction and versatility. The stove itself can be constructed out of a variety of materials; paint cans, coffee cans, food tins, buckets, and large drums being most often put to that purpose. Further flexibility lies in the fact that anything combustible can be used as a fuel source. The hobo stove is able to use many fuels but most common is either dry twigs or a Buddy Burner which allows burning of liquid fuels such as rubbing alcohol, melted wax or kerosene.
History
The hobo stove was commonly used during America's Great Depression.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Hobo Stove - Urban Survival." Practicalsurvivor.com. Accessed August 2011.