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Candle-Powered Personal Heat System https://survivaltek.com/?p=2623 https://survivaltek.com/?p=2623#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:00:05 +0000 https://survivaltek.com/?p=2623 A simple flame can do wonders for warming the body and the soul. A point of light gives hope in darkness and the heat of a flame brings comfort in the cold. The heat of a candle can be captured to create a comforting personal heat system. This is particularly effective when your circumstances are sedentary in nature such as when sitting in a hunting blind, guard shack, disabled vehicle, or even in your home or workshop.

It goes without saying that you should always be careful around an open flame, observing precautions to keep flammable objects at a safe distance and the flame source in a stable position. In tight quarters be sure to have adequate ventilation. The following is a set-up that I have used successfully that you may find helpful. The objects needed are a metal coffee can, a tea-candle, matches or a lighter, and a blanket, sheet, poncho or other body cover.

In a sitting position I place a coffee can on the floor between the heels of my feet with the open end up. Then I place a tea-candle inside the can along the bottom edge. This position allows room for my hand to reach in with a match or lighter to light the candle. Once lit, I reposition the candle to the center of the can to provide even heat and a safety zone. Next, I place the blanket around my shoulders and over my lap which forms a tent-like covering. This captures the heat that rises from the candle and holds it around my body. The can enclosure shields both the flame from the wind, and adjacent clothing from the flame.

This heating set-up would be good to store in your vehicle on the occasion that you might get stranded during a Winter storm.

]]> https://survivaltek.com/?feed=rss2&p=2623 5 TP (Toilet Paper) Heater https://survivaltek.com/?p=666 https://survivaltek.com/?p=666#comments Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:41:35 +0000 https://survivaltek.com/?p=778 Now that the cold season has arrived, you may need heat in areas where there are no conventional heating systems or power. Many folks have found the “TP” (toilet paper) heater works real well, especially for initial heating or occasional heating to be more comfortable, or, in emergency situations, to stay alive. It’s really simple to make with only a few items. In the photo you’ll see what I use – an empty large tin can with cut-out lid, a roll of toilet paper, some isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, and matches. Because of the can’s size, I removed the core of the TP, crushed the remaining hole closed, and slide the paper into the can all the way to the bottom. I pour the alcohol evenly over the top of the paper, then drop a lit match on top to ignite it. For safety measures I first place the can in a bowl on an open oven door or clear fireproof surface. I use the can lid to snuff out the flame when I want to extinguish it. These items can be carried as a kit in the back of your car for emergency situations. Always be careful with flammable liquids, and be sure to have adequate ventilation to avoid asphyxiation.

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