I know it has been discussed on some other threads, sort of, but....
This is an update on starting fire with potassium permanganate and glycerine..
there have been several threads over time about starting fire with potassium permanganate and glycerine and potassium permanganate and antifreeze.
Works quite well and burns very, very hot.
Hint: If you try this, do it out doors. The fumes are pretty gnarly.
Anyway, one of the things that has always gotten me about this technique is the transport of glycerine and/or antifreeze.
Obviously, the idea of using antifreeze is that you can get some out of your radiator if you are in a survival situation.
Glycerine in your back pack/bug out bag is another story.
Admittedly, a small bottle only weighs 6 ounces, but I got to wondering about it.
The other day, I'm standing in the Pharmacy section and for whatever reason, glycerine suppositories popped into my head. So I thought, hey are they really glycerine or just partially. Could they be mixed with potassium permanganate and work?
Turns out, I found two types. The actually solid suppository and one with actual glycerine liquid in a sealed tube.
The solid suppository does work, but it takes a while for the reaction to happen. Plus, you still have a small jar to carry with you.
The liquid ones worked like a charm. Pop the cap, pour on the potassium permanganate and you get fire!!!
So, anyway. Just thought I'd pass this on to anyone looking to update their BOB.
Dave
This is an update on starting fire with potassium permanganate and glycerine..
there have been several threads over time about starting fire with potassium permanganate and glycerine and potassium permanganate and antifreeze.
Works quite well and burns very, very hot.
Hint: If you try this, do it out doors. The fumes are pretty gnarly.
Anyway, one of the things that has always gotten me about this technique is the transport of glycerine and/or antifreeze.
Obviously, the idea of using antifreeze is that you can get some out of your radiator if you are in a survival situation.
Glycerine in your back pack/bug out bag is another story.
Admittedly, a small bottle only weighs 6 ounces, but I got to wondering about it.
The other day, I'm standing in the Pharmacy section and for whatever reason, glycerine suppositories popped into my head. So I thought, hey are they really glycerine or just partially. Could they be mixed with potassium permanganate and work?
Turns out, I found two types. The actually solid suppository and one with actual glycerine liquid in a sealed tube.
The solid suppository does work, but it takes a while for the reaction to happen. Plus, you still have a small jar to carry with you.
The liquid ones worked like a charm. Pop the cap, pour on the potassium permanganate and you get fire!!!
So, anyway. Just thought I'd pass this on to anyone looking to update their BOB.
Dave
