[mscureman]

I did a test burn on 4 of my stoves tonight. While it was by no means a scientific test, I think the results are significant. I also learned that the way I originally showed the use of the simmer ring was wrong. I had it upside down. When I started my test, I pretty well destroyed the simmer ring, so I'm gonna have to make a new one. Oh well...time for another Heineken! That said, when the simmer ring is used correctly, it evidences practically NO discoloration at all. Lesson learned.

All tests were conducted using 3 tbsp (1.5 fl oz) of Yellow HEET. The only stove on which I used a pot of water was the stadium can stove since it does not require a pot stand - the pot is balanced directly on top of the stove. Since this is the way it would be used in the field, I figured it was a more accurate testing condition.

Stoves tested: Burn Time

Open well beverage can stove -- 10 minutes 12 seconds
Stadium can stove -- 10 minutes 51 seconds
Penny stove - no simmer ring -- 8 minutes 45 seconds (disappointing!)
Penny stove - with (crisped) simmer ring -- 23 minutes 45 seconds - impressive!

I started noticing that the simmer ring was heating up pretty good, so I snatched it off with my multi-tool and flipped it over and put it back on.

[Cajunlady]

Great info on the testing, keep up the good work, and yes, drink another Heinekin!

[kevin]

I've always wanted to try one of those but sort of intimidated by the instructions. how much would you sell me one of those sweet looking penny stoves for?

[willyboy]

instructiables.com instruction's & video

[George]

They look great, suppose stand for pot would improve safety and prevent accidental tumble.

[rogerstevens]

Great I have only made the penny top one, but I am wondering which type of fuel are you using? I bought some HEET (methyl alcohol / yellow bottle) and it seems to burn good and without soot. You have anything you been using thats also good?

[Unswydd]

Originally Posted by rogerstevens

Great I have only made the penny top one, but I am wondering which type of fuel are you using? I bought some HEET (methyl alcohol / yellow bottle) and it seems to burn good and without soot. You have anything you been using thats also good?

Denatured Alcohol....great stuff burns clean and is cheap cheap cheap!!!!
This is what I use in my cat can stove.
BTW, what's the penny for?

[crashdive123]

BTW, what's the penny for?

Covers the fill hole, helping to keep a little pressure in the fuel chamber, making the jets a bit more efficient.

[Unswydd]

Originally Posted by crashdive123

Covers the fill hole, helping to keep a little pressure in the fuel chamber, making the jets a bit more efficient.

Ahhhh....I get it. thanks crash