I found this video by doing research on the 1960s rock band Canned Heat. The band is named after a 1928 delta blues song by blues singer Tommy Johnson called Canned Heat Blues. Apparently, back in the 20s & 30s when prohibition was in effect, people would squeeze the alcohol out of Sterno (also sometimes called Canned Heat) to drink since they could no longer buy alcohol. It was extremely dangerous because, like moonshine, it could make you go bling or even kill you.

@ericf7063

5 жыл бұрын

It had many names. Squeeze, Pink Lady etc.

This was very helpful and no I'm not going to try lighting my finger on fire, lol. Thank you for no background music, and being pretty concise, just what I was looking for.

single woman van lifer here. Will use it to cook. Peace and Happy New Year! ; )

I like the fact that you can use them inside and there is no bad smell from it. And your not being poisoned from carbon monoxide. Great video explaining everything.

Thanks, I am standing in walmart looking at these now and preparing an emergency survival kit. I will buy a few of these in case we have a blackout. I had no idea how these works but thanks to you now I do. Thanks!

@martiking6786

2 жыл бұрын

Yes thank you 👏

@Joshadowolf

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea.

note to self and every one else, do not accidently knock this over while it is lit, holly fuck balls that was terrifying ~_~

Great explanation, everything I wanted to know about sterno and I was afraid to ask, Thank you!

Very helpful. Happy I found this video

Thank you I was on the fence about trying this product.

Great video dude very informative and great demos.

Thanks for the demo! Gonna stash away a few of these for weather emergencies, but have never used one, before. Easy-peasy!

@WestonSummers

10 жыл бұрын

Lemon Squeasy! These things are great for emergencies. Just buy a few and you will be good too go. A small wire stove will allow you to cook and if you put a piece of metal over them you will get good radiant heat. Best of luck!

Thanks for the video, very useful.

This really helped me, thank you!!

Extremely useful video! Thank you for making it! :D

I found that video to very informative and educational....excellent keep up the great work

@wfloes5420

5 жыл бұрын

Me too

Thanks for the vid you answered all my questions

Very Helpful. Thanks

Thank you - I looked up the Sterno stoves and will purchase one. I am also going to buy the cooking fuel you demonstrated. I've been looking for a simple stove, that can be used indoors, at times. Thank you again - I have not been pleased with other products. This is the ticket.

thank you and it did answer alot of questions and im definitely ganno look into one

Best 10yr old video

Thank you good presentation 👍

Well I know it will boil water just fine...Try the following: 1.) Light it up and let it get warm. Make sure it is actually lit and not just sitting there 2.) Start with a very small pot w/ lid. Position it over the flame by just a few inches. Varying the height will vary the temperature. Use a stand, a wire, or a big can cut in half with lots of holes 3.)Add a cup of water put the LID ON. This helps hold in massive amounts of heat that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere. Let me know!

Thank you so much you answered all my questions

😀Good Stuff, Great Tips

Hey thanks for the great information. Every thing I've always wanted to know about my Sterno fuel.

Makes an excellent fire starter no matter the weather......

:) Glad it was a good laugh! I have been know to do some dumb things in my life lol. I think we all have

Not many people would set fire to themselves to make a video on Utube. Very informative video on Sterno fuel. Nice job!

@WestonSummers

9 жыл бұрын

w2ville Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for your nice comments.

@Orc-icide

7 жыл бұрын

w2ville bullshit. you obviously have no understanding of internet culture. do you know how many fucking internet challenge involve setting yourself on fire??

They are some very useful little things. I love to throw one in my pack in case everything else fails lol

Cool just used my new Alocs alcohol stove that I got for christmas to make tea

Thanks - I was wondering about it's safety for indoor use. What type of platform do you use over the flame to heat your coffee, without putting out the flame?

Thank you good intro.

Is it ok to spoon it out and use in a thai hot pot? Can wont fit in the chamber, but someone suggested spooning it out and laying a blob in the chamber.

Like the vid, but Sterno has been around a LOT longer than you think, it is not new. A quick look reveals about 1900. Many a motorcycle camp trips with my dad back in the day had food heated via a sterno stove. Never lit my finger on fire though, that was cool!

@Orc-icide

7 жыл бұрын

Raptorgrizz lmao ikr. I'm waiting for him to make a video about the new survival food made of butter-like peanuts"

I rent a room in a house where cooking is not allowed so these are nice for slow cooking a pot roast while I sleep.

good info i picked up few of these ( survival ) who knows they may come into use some day i have some different type candles matches lighters fire starters flashlights batteries ( different types ) tarps tent etc. etc. better safe than sorry

I purchased one of those disposable hotel pans. I wish the instructions on the box would have described how to use this the way that you did? They by law should have to describe things like you did on the box?

Great video. Is this safe for fondue cooking? Thanks

Thank you

Stern is are actually gelatinous ethanol. It’s formulated a lot like napalm actually

How do you control the heat so the chafing dish does not get too hot?

This is interesting.

Because it burns so even and it doesn't release fumes, could I use this to cook in a tent if I have the stove attachment for it?

its ethanol, also these are safe to use indoor, i use these to steep coffee and tea more than my micro wave

@atthecrosshealing

4 жыл бұрын

I read they cause carbon monoxide so which is it? How do we know which ones are safe

@grahamjones6712

3 жыл бұрын

@@atthecrosshealing the chafing gel fuel is safer than the chafing wick. The thing u need to look for is the blue burning flame. If it burns yellow then its probably producing carbon monoxide. Even the chafing gel will start to burn yellow if theres not enough oxygen. Always have a carbon monoxide alarm to be safe. The chafing gels usually burn faster with twice as much heat output (approx 400w worth of heating) than the chafing wicks too.

@atthecrosshealing

3 жыл бұрын

@@grahamjones6712 thank you

@antidulvian666

3 жыл бұрын

@@atthecrosshealing They say "green" or "indoor" for the ones that are safe indoors. You should still use it with adequate ventilation

Seems you just discovered a century old product. Ain't life funny that way? If you have ever been to a wedding reception that has a buffet table with those meatballs, macaroni, green beans,etc., they use these cans of Sterno under the pan to keep the food hot! Not a new fuel, but I am happy for you that you have discovered this very useful product.

@Rick-wn5oh

8 жыл бұрын

He said he's had them for a long time....... You can also make it quite cheaply. Possibly with things already in your house.

How do i open that cantankerous lid on these cans? I have tried umteen ways and i keep bending the lip but the lid is stuck on tightly, i have used this chaffing fuel many times over and had no issues opening the lid and reclosing it to use next time. But recently, these new ones stay firmer. I have seen experts with a cake knife do it, and copied them and bent my cake knife… ? Then i seen the lip on your can look all bent up and never seen such a thing with them old chaffing lids i wish i had sence enough to hold onto. I had the same nightmare with Frank’s Quality Kraut in glass jars with metal lids impossible to twist off! And wrote to the company, and they sent me a special tool which relieves pressure inside the jar before twisting the lid to open the jar. What a difference having that tool ! Need one for Sterno chaffing gel fuel, or a twist cap improvement.

I have tried for days to get it to boil water and have had no luck! Any advice?

Thank u

or like weston said, try using a lid and it will probably bring it to an official boil.

Interesting video. I didn't read the comments section fully, but skimmed through the recent ones. Did anyone mention that there's no isopropyl alcohol, but rather methanol inside? It's important information on how to properly handle a fuel and knowing its safety standards.

@ericf7063

5 жыл бұрын

As long as people use, handle and store it as directed there should be no problem, barring accidents. As in everything, it's the ones that try to get fancy that usually get into trouble. BTW, there's several YT posts of people doing just that.

Should you sit this can on top of a brick . .even if you have a camping burner . . Sit both on top of a brick

The look has changed

It has never seen to do any harm to me. I cook with propane in a tent sometimes, we just crack the window or the door to allow some fresh air in .

*Tommy Johnson approved*

I bought a Sterno stove yesterday at Walmart for 6$ as a backup for my Coleman duel fuel. I'm going to buy another one. I love the fact that they're only 6$ and they give you so many options. I can use Sterno fuel, Coghlan fuel, an alcohol stove, and even wood (which I think is the best part). My question is, do you know if these cans can be repurposed to use denatured alcohol once they're empty? I've tried making alcohol stoves out of aluminum cans, but they never work.

@hershekissed

2 жыл бұрын

You can soak cardboard in petroleum and stick it in there, so probably

@absolince

Жыл бұрын

2022 Sterno Stove kit $30

I make my own with calcium tablets and 98% alcohol and gluten mix

soooo it burns right?????

it doesn't necessarily "boil" water, it just brings it to a hot simmer at most. but it's about as hot as boiling. when out camping/backpacking, it's just as good as boiling.

you'd have to put the drink in a metal cup, they have sterno stoves for $8, I just use a heavy chicken wire platform, shaped like this l""l

Thanks. Looking to make EDC ER fire kit, thinking hypo and fine motor skills shot, need fire starter to get kindling going now. Looks like sterno is good by your demo, but need smaller EDC carry container. Thinking of putting in different container that can dump, light and put kindling on. Your ideas? You did good demo, almost like you were at booth to make sales. Good demo.

@gorbaggoescamping1329

8 жыл бұрын

+SC Rider The cans he showed in the video are 7 ounces. They also come in a smaller 2.6 ounce size might fit your needs. Cheers, Gorbag

@Orc-icide

7 жыл бұрын

SC Rider probably a bad idea to to light a fire at EDC. EDC tickets are expensive and they would kick you out.

@scrider8464

7 жыл бұрын

Gorbag Goes Camping Thanks would consider.

@danielmejorado6098

9 ай бұрын

​just threw a couple in my pack for a winter kayaking trip. Excellent as back up in the event that someone spills and can't get a fire going any other way.

Please share the story!

Can someone answer my question please or even the guy that made this video .can you cook a steak or hamburger on the grill with this sterno without going out

The question is "How did you know it would not burn your finger.". LOL

Can I light it in a tent

@USMCmazac I'm not too sure if I would eat it! It would probably give you some serious serious gas from the isopropyl alcohol! :)

Nice video, although I don't understand why you set the cloth on fire.

@wolverine9632

7 жыл бұрын

He was just showing how you can use it as a fire starter.

can u use canned heat the same way

@Milesco

6 жыл бұрын

It *IS* Canned Heat™.

If all you want to do is keep water hot for instant coffee or rehydrate a meal it's fine, but it won't come to a boil, and its slow. Actual cooking, I mean real food, probably with much difficulty, if at all. These days I've seen cannister stoves selling for under $20 (nice ones). About the price of a 2pk of Sterno. It's just a question of individual requirement.

You can get a big cheap jug of hand sanitizer alcohol gel and use that as it is cheaper.

Do not touch it once it is lit. When you are done, throw the cap on it and give it time to cool down.

SO USE FOR INDOOR?

@WestonSummers

3 жыл бұрын

Sure. Used indoors at many events. Not really any odor from alcohol.

It smells like scented germx, It tempts me to eat it.

U mean to put out the fire just put back on the cap?

@Mikey-ym6ok

6 жыл бұрын

CTROCK yup

i like sterno, just it takes so much of it to do coffee

So this is canned heat

Где можно купить это гелевое топливо

how much does it cost ? nice vid

@WestonSummers

8 жыл бұрын

+ThePhFatGuy 21 www.amazon.com/Sterno-7-Ounce-Entertainment-Cooking-6-Pack/dp/B00504ASOE

@ayanzaman5927

8 жыл бұрын

Thx

sternos were around before KZread started up... new cooking fuel...

@travelisfun5689

2 жыл бұрын

This ain't new sterno has been around for years new to youtube lol

To all you dummies out there you can burn wood in the sterno stove to, I do it all the time, Plus you get a boil in 6 to 7 minutes.

Been 6 years you must be dead now

@emiliochavez5121

4 жыл бұрын

What makes you say that?

You can't boil water with it. Not without a proper lid.

Great for going smokeless

Concentrated alcohol is a liquid, this is alcohol and calcium aceteate

Bums love it just ask Bukowski.

I wanna make hot dogs

Who else is here to do their lab for college

Let's rub our finger in it even though the can says causes cancer and reproductive harm

This is 2020

sterno has been around before the great depression.............. not new stuff

Ok video too much explanation

Playing with fire will make you wet the bed, I carried that stuff in my coat pocket in the winter time , hunting or whatever , 45 years ago