Can an alcohol stove be converted to propane?
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Re: Alcohol stove
If the stove is a built in, it CAN be converted to kerosene though, which is an efficient fuel and quite available ( Use 100% Mineral Spirits instead)
If the stove is a built in, it CAN be converted to kerosene though, which is an efficient fuel and quite available ( Use 100% Mineral Spirits instead)
Re: Alcohol stove
If it has a pressurized alcohol tank, it probably can be converted to kerosene or mineral spirits. This would be like a Homestrand brand stove..Propane would be a lot more expensive to convert to because of the safety fuel cut-off required.
If it is not pressurized, like an Origo it cannot be economically modified to burn anything else but alcohol.
If it has a pressurized alcohol tank, it probably can be converted to kerosene or mineral spirits. This would be like a Homestrand brand stove..Propane would be a lot more expensive to convert to because of the safety fuel cut-off required.
If it is not pressurized, like an Origo it cannot be economically modified to burn anything else but alcohol.
the answers you have received are all accurate... the absolute answer to your basic question is YES. anything can be done if you want to throw enough money at it.
BUT, as has already been alluded to, its is NOT economically feasible to do so... all you would be saving from the stove is the outer body, and replacing (and adding more) the insides of it.
the parts you would need to add, purchased individually, would be as much as a ready made unit.
you would be many many dollars ahead, and lots of time saved by selling the alcohol stove you have for a reasonable price to get it gone, and then buying a decent propane stove and installing it... you will be happier in the long run...
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Without revisiting the evils of pressurized alcohol stove, I'll suggest checking into non-pressurized alcohol.
No plumbing, detectors, rusted tanks, propane locker headaches, explosions, etc. These stoves are almost as hot as propane while much cheaper (no peripheral hardware or construction), safer and easier to install than propane.
I have an Origo 2 burner counter top and love it. Cookmate stoves look to be close copies for less money. These prices are pretty good but you might do better on Amazon or used on ebay: http://www.swego.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=10
Without revisiting the evils of pressurized alcohol stove, I'll suggest checking into non-pressurized alcohol.
No plumbing, detectors, rusted tanks, propane locker headaches, explosions, etc. These stoves are almost as hot as propane while much cheaper (no peripheral hardware or construction), safer and easier to install than propane.
I have an Origo 2 burner counter top and love it. Cookmate stoves look to be close copies for less money. These prices are pretty good but you might do better on Amazon or used on ebay: http://www.swego.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=10
On you tube, I saw a guy who gutted out a origo two burner stove, and then put the burners from a coleman camp stove into it. Seems to work well for him.
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Makes sense, maybe find a camp stove for parts on local craigslist, thrift shop or yard sale.
Makes sense, maybe find a camp stove for parts on local craigslist, thrift shop or yard sale.
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Been enjoying the simplicity and safety of our 2-burner origo for 26 years...easy to use,easy to find fuel and gracious, in this world the fuel is not expensive.. each year my wife makes eggs Benedict on it for upwards of 20 people from our dock...it's no problem. We watched a pressurized kenyon stove set fire to the galley of an O'day 28 one morning and that was enough for me.....when in the islands we do enjoy the propane but for sheer simplicity, but in my world (Kansas), the origo is my friend.
Been enjoying the simplicity and safety of our 2-burner origo for 26 years...easy to use,easy to find fuel and gracious, in this world the fuel is not expensive.. each year my wife makes eggs Benedict on it for upwards of 20 people from our dock...it's no problem. We watched a pressurized kenyon stove set fire to the galley of an O'day 28 one morning and that was enough for me.....when in the islands we do enjoy the propane but for sheer simplicity, but in my world (Kansas), the origo is my friend.
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Origo is overpriced in my opinion. I replaced my used Sundstrand with this unit. http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|2276204|2276205|2276206&id=1065851 A little mod on the cutout and the little bugger dropped right in. With the pots holding over a quart of alcohol each I just fill them and good enough. No carrying more since I don't cook aboard that often. They do give off a substantial amount of heat and don't pose the hazards associated with compressed gases.
Origo is overpriced in my opinion. I replaced my used Sundstrand with this unit. http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|2276204|2276205|2276206&id=1065851 A little mod on the cutout and the little bugger dropped right in. With the pots holding over a quart of alcohol each I just fill them and good enough. No carrying more since I don't cook aboard that often. They do give off a substantial amount of heat and don't pose the hazards associated with compressed gases.
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they appear identical. I agree the origo is over-priced. It's their simple concept I appreciate....more than the brand...which is un-important all else being equal....I agree with you.
they appear identical. I agree the origo is over-priced. It's their simple concept I appreciate....more than the brand...which is un-important all else being equal....I agree with you.
If YOU choose to do this, please put a sign on your boat, so if you dock next to me I can move away. A Coleman stove, used below decks is a potential BOMB!! And I can only imagine what a bastardized one would be like.
Pressurized gasoline has absolutely zero place inside a boat. In the cockpit, perhaps, but NOT below.
Propane can also explode, but at least a proper propane installation has solenoids, to shut off the gas in the event a flame goes out. And still a few blow up every year, even with all proper safety gear.
Me? I still use kerosene stoves. For 40 years now. Might burn, but won't explode.
Dangdan,
A kenyon butane stove is a great cooking device if your not moving. Inexpensive, sealed fuel containers and very hot. I suppose the little can could leak and blow your butt up if you were smoking or sparking up on board. (I never had a problem).
I have a CNG gas & a built in stove in my 80's vintage boat CNG is a pain to find & fill. I keep the Kenyon on board for redundency.
A kenyon butane stove is a great cooking device if your not moving. Inexpensive, sealed fuel containers and very hot. I suppose the little can could leak and blow your butt up if you were smoking or sparking up on board. (I never had a problem).
I have a CNG gas & a built in stove in my 80's vintage boat CNG is a pain to find & fill. I keep the Kenyon on board for redundency.
