Do-it-yourself tourist gasoline burner, manufacturing process

Petrol burners quite often help out anglers. They can be divided into 3 main types:

• Gasoline or other types of liquid fuels.
• Working on gas.
• Multifuel.

The last type of burners is designed to operate on various types of fuel. It just so happened that gasoline devices appeared a little earlier than gas ones. Despite the fact that a sufficient amount of time has already passed since the advent of gas burners, gasoline burners are still used in our time.

Moreover, they are not just being used, but are being used more and more intensively. The thing is that each type of burner has a number of both advantages and disadvantages. Under certain conditions, gasoline burners show better results and high efficiency. This article is aimed at acquainting readers with the advantages of gasoline burners.

Burner classification

The design features of the burners depend on what type of fuel is used. For example:

• There are burners that run exclusively on gasoline and no other fuel.
• There are designs that, in addition to gasoline, also use kerosene.
• The operation of any type of burner requires a special device capable of maintaining pressure on a constant basis. In connection with this factor, these devices are classified according to this method.
• There are designs in which there is no pump, and other devices are equipped with a pump.
• Burners are also classified according to the way the fuel tank is attached.
• Some types of burners are designed so that the fuel container is separate from the burner and fuel is supplied to the burner through a hose. There are burners where the fuel tank and the burner form a single structure.

Do you need a gas burner for fishing?

• A very interesting question, since a gasoline burner has a certain weight and takes up some usable space. When going fishing, every kilogram of excess weight is counted. Many, going fishing in the summer, do without gasoline burners, because you can light a fire without any problems. But not everyone is always lucky and there are situations when it is impossible to light a fire, especially in bad weather. If the wooden branches are very wet, then without additional efforts and devices they will not light up. The presence of a gasoline burner will help to light a fire without much difficulty, even if the branches are wet. In addition, you can heat a kettle of water or cook food on a gasoline burner.
• There is another situation when fishing is carried out until dark and no one wants to kindle a fire because of fatigue. In this case, it is easier to use the burner to cook dinner faster, albeit late.
• When the weather is cold and wet for a long time, a gasoline burner will always help out and you won’t have to think about how to cook tea or food.

Buy or make a gasoline burner with your own hands

The easiest option is to purchase the device in a store, especially since the manufacturer offers various models. It is very difficult to determine which of the developments is the most suitable due to the design features.

Some models are too heavy, which does not allow them to be taken with you, especially if there is no transport. In the presence of transport, such a factor is of no fundamental importance.

Industrial designs are expensive, and only high-quality gasoline is required for their normal operation.

As for homemade gas burners, there are also several options for their manufacture. For self-production, already used parts from gasoline burners will go. After assembly, a high-quality and efficient, and most importantly, workable device is obtained. This approach is within the power of anyone, even an inexperienced angler. The gasoline burner works on the principle of mixing gasoline vapors and air flow. The burner is designed in such a way that this combustible mixture is constantly supplied to the combustion area, which supports the combustion process. At the same time, for some reason, lower grades of gasoline also burn in home-made burners, compared to industrial developments.

DIY gasoline burner

Independent production of various accessories for fishing has its advantages. The most important thing is that each of the masters receives as a result the apparatus that he needs. At the same time, each of them uses its own spare parts for manufacturing, which correspond to a certain manufacturing method.

Method one

• To make the first burner, you will need two cans, which are usually thrown away. To use them for their intended purpose, they are cleaned of dirt and thoroughly washed, and then dried.
• One of the cans is taken and 4 holes are punched in its bottom with a nail. The same holes are made on the side of the can around the entire perimeter.
• The side of the jar is cut off at a distance of 3 cm from the bottom. The result is the upper part of the burner.
• The second bank is taken and also cut around the entire circumference to the same height.
• The second part of the can will serve as the bottom of the future burner. A fleece is placed on the bottom of the can, after which the lower part of the burner is covered with the upper one.
• Gasoline is poured from above through punched holes. As a result, gasoline is retained by cotton wool, and only vapors ignite. The burner can be ignited.
• The device of such a burner is quite simple. Unfortunately, it is also disposable, because after application, you can not count on using it a second time.

Method two

The second design is more complex, but it is also more practical, since it is not disposable.

What you need for this:

• The burner itself will have to be bought at the store.
• A car chamber is suitable as a compressor. Unfortunately, it needs to be filled with air from time to time to maintain the pressure at the right level.
• A 2-liter canister is suitable as a fuel tank, in the lid of which 2 holes are made where the tubes are inserted. One of them should reach the bottom of the canister, and the second – up to half.
• For the receiver, a transparent plastic container is suitable, which can be tightly closed with a lid. The volume of the receiver is 10 liters.

Build steps:

• Gasoline is poured into the fuel tank, somewhere half way.
• It is desirable to install a filter of the simplest design at the compressor inlet. To do this, use a plastic funnel, on which a nylon stocking should be pulled.

How does such a device work?

The air from the compressor is supplied to the receiver, which smooths out the uneven pressure. After that, it enters the tank with gasoline, as a result, a combustible mixture of air and gasoline vapors is already displaced from the tank. This mixture falls on the burner, it remains only to set it on fire.

Method Three

For such a product, you will need a flat metal jar, pumice stone and not a large amount of gasoline.

How to assemble the product

• In a metal jar, pumice is packed quite tightly, almost completely.
• After that, it should be soaked in gasoline. This is done very carefully so that gasoline does not spill. The burner is finished. Such a burner can give heat for 15 minutes. On it you can cook a modest dinner or heat a tent in extreme conditions.

Clogging Prevention

• During operation, a gasoline burner can become clogged, so it is better to use high-quality gasoline with a high octane rating.
• If you use special additives for gasoline, you can solve the problem of clogging burners. Similar additives are used in injection engines.
• To prevent the burner from failing at the most inopportune moment, it is better to clean it after use.

What is the difference between a gas burner and a gas burner?

• The gasoline burner uses fuel that can be purchased at any gas station. As for gas, you still need to look for a gas station where gas cylinders are filled. Therefore, we can conclude that gasoline is much more affordable than gas.
• As gas is produced in a gas burner, the quality of its work deteriorates, which cannot be said about a gasoline burner.
• Far from civilization, although by accident, you can get some gasoline, but gas is unlikely to be found.
• Petrol burners are lightweight and compact. They can be placed in a backpack and taken with you on a hike.

Work in extreme conditions

In conditions of rarefied air, a gasoline burner will never fail, but a gas burner will either burn poorly or not burn at all.

How to choose the right gas burner in the store

Choosing a burner in a store is not an easy task, especially in an environment where there is a choice. The main thing is to determine in advance the criteria by which the burner will be selected, depending on the expected conditions for its operation. What you need to pay attention to:

• It is better to choose the model that has a detachable connection that separates the pump from the burner. This will make it easier to clean the pump if necessary.
• The instructions should indicate how quickly 1 liter of water can be boiled under standard conditions.
• It should also indicate how much fuel it takes to boil the same 1 liter of water or indicate the fuel consumption per unit of time.
• If weight is of fundamental importance, then these data should also be paid attention to. If you have transportation, it doesn’t matter.
• It is advisable to determine the availability of spare parts. Any device fails sooner or later, and the burner is no exception. If there are no spare parts for repair, then, in the event of a malfunction, it will simply have to be thrown away.
• The presence of wind protection is another important factor that can affect the selection process.

In some cases, the use of petrol burners may be justified. At the same time, one should not forget that such devices must be looked after and only high-quality gasoline must be used.

Another factor that affects the choice of gas burners is the fire hazard, which requires constant attention and compliance with the rules of use. After all, gasoline is not kerosene and its vapors can quickly ignite, and under certain conditions, explode. Therefore, it is better to think once again about whether it is worth taking a gasoline burner with you on a hike. Under certain conditions, it is better to provide yourself with dry tree branches and make sure that they do not get wet in case of emergency.

Since a gasoline burner is still a dangerous device, it is better to give preference to factory models and not to engage in amateur activities, which can endanger not only your own life, but also that of your family members.