All things Hand Warmer

Darkbulb

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I know a number of us, in many cases due to the clever enabling by @riverrun have acquired a metal hand warmer for this winter season. I received mine today - w/out instructions as mine is a bit older and just came with the pouch.

Some questions:
* I don't have an original cup for measuring how much lighter fluid to pour in. Does anyone know the amount to pour in for a standard-sized Peacock one?

* What's the 'correct' way of lighting these things?
I've seen youtube video where people douse the wick with the fuel and get a foot long flame for a few seconds...and I've heard that you're only supposed to hold the flame against one of the metal burner edges.

* What lighter fluid have you used that works well?

Hoping to have this baby fired up this weekend:
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@Darkbulb, if the general consensus is 2x25ml, I would go to the local pharmacy and get a hold of a syringe you can get them in kids paracetamol suspension (also adds to the fact that you are not substance dependant, they will think this guys has a child who has a bit of a temp) use the syringe out of that for measurement.

The good thing also is you won't over fill and have it burning all weekend like @nolisco did on the first run ;). The syringe will allow you to fill correctly without spillage.
 
Paul K said:
@Darkbulb, if the general consensus is 2x25ml, I would go to the local pharmacy and get a hold of a syringe you can get them in kids paracetamol suspension (also adds to the fact that you are not substance dependant, they will think this guys has a child who has a bit of a temp) use the syringe out of that for measurement.

The good thing also is you won't over fill and have it burning all weekend like @nolisco did on the first run ;). The syringe will allow you to fill correctly without spillage.
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Splendid idea!
 
Darkbulb said:
Splendid idea!
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Forgot to add, most of the child ones are 5 - 10ml. Maybe worth asking behind the counter for a 30ml or 50ml as it will have the markings on the side. If you were using a 5ml it would 5x as long to fill than any other. Also check the nozzle as it may differ.

But worth a bash I suppose.
 
Had my zippo one for about 7 years and until last month it worked perfectly. Only needed a new burner so I replaced the burner with one from ebay for £5 and it works perfectly.

I prefer these to the charcoal and activation gel ones.

As mentioned above I am a bit overzealous filling mine and usually do a few long squirts of fuel, and often times I does go a full day or longer. Not noticed any bad side effects from it.

They are very good products and do the job required.
 
Paul K said:
Mate, that's roasting, wait till it hits the negative Celsius
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That I don't think will happen though.
As you can see below the temperature in SF is rather boringly static;
In Celcius it pretty much stays between 7 and 22 degrees throughout the year (with a few extreme weeks here and there)
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Padstar said:
I've been looking into these, do you worry about the carbon monoxide given off? or worry that you have something burning in your pocket?
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The interesting thing is that nothing is actually burning once the warmer has been 'lit' - which I know makes very little sense but after the reaction has been triggered there's no continuous burning in the warmer.
 
Darkbulb said:
The interesting thing is that nothing is actually burning once the warmer has been 'lit' - which I know makes very little sense but after the reaction has been triggered there's no continuous burning in the warmer.
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Exactly this. Once going there is no flame. Just don't spill any fluid when refilling, it's hurts when you light it if you do that !
 
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