I think using safe heat/sterno is a lot better than trying to set one of these up with tea light candles. Seems much more stable and reliable heat source. Good video
I tried this the other day to warm soup over rice and used a metal spoon to smother the flame before putting the cap back on. I was pleased how well this worked. I could have used two to make the rice and soup at the same time
First, I've kept up with your channel for a long time AND realized early on that this was a Resource from honest, good people that I could trust. I am NOT wealthy, a widow with nearby family that I cherish, who have never known and cannot comprehend a local crisis situation... I quietly started to gather heat/cooking sources along with food and supplies in earnest when I heard about the virus in China, late Autumn 2019. Instinctively, I was 'put on alert' that much was about to happen. I have 5 inexpensive choices: Coleman Stove, small, refillable propane containers. A small Solar Oven. Outdoor inexpensive grill and briquettes, firestarters, even twigs piled up... Outdoor Rocket Stove, homemade. The Fireplace and much Firewood. And today, I'm replacing my broken terra cotta pots and getting two small campstoves and more Safe Heat canisters, to keep, to give or barter later. BLESS YOU AND YOURS. You two kids have never steered us wrong. 🇺🇸
While it does work well for emergency situations, it's not really cheaper than using your home gas/elec/wood fire system. You also have to sit right near it all the time to get the effects because the heat won't travel far. I'm going to stock up on a few flats of the fuel myself but I'll definitely be keeping it for emergencies and not a standard heating option because it won't heat even a small room. But just enough to be close to it and keep you alive when you really need it so it's worth having.
I live in central Florida. Oil lamps are good for increasing room temperature. I have one in every room of my house. Doesn't take long to take the chill off with a medium flame on the wick.
I have those as part of my set up too, but they do produce CO, so get a CO moniter/alarm and unless you live in a house where your curtains blow with the wind, crack a window in each room you are using them in. Remember, any open flame will produce CO, a yellow flame more so than a blue one. Any flame blowing soot has an air to fuel ratio problem, usually starving for air, and is not only filling your house with soot but also pumping out CO.
Safe Heat. I just found a couple of trays of this I had stashed away some 22 years ago in anticipation of the disaster that Y2K was supposed to be and never was after which I learned it's better to prepare and enjoy life now rather than be an obsessive prepper about disasters that might never happen. So I enjoy the nice, sunny days without feeling the need to always carry an umbrella. Oh, the Safe Heat still works just fine after all those years.
Do you have a wood stove, or gas , oil? Because electric to could go out. Biden wants the coal, gas companies to go bankrupt there's an article out yesterday our electric is in danger too
I let it cool down before fastening the cap down. So we can get the can open again. I use those cans of sterno heatsource for my chaffer pans. I have two smaller round ones and one very large commercial size domed chaffer. They get pretty hot and will keep food at proper serving temperature . Now, what I did last May when we had a 10 hour power outage during a 12” snow storm was to take 4 28 oz cans of fruit or tomato sauce etc. and set them on my glass top stove. I balanced my oven rack onto those 4 cans. I used 3 cans of that sterno under it and they were definitely close enough to the omelette and/or small sauce pans to cook my grand kids Kraft macaroni and cheese. Yes, it took a little longer, but does anyway because our home is at 8,600’ altitude. I also fried, scrambled or poached eggs on that oven rack stove. I boiled water and then poured it into an airpot. We had plenty of hot water for instant cocoa, or to make tea, and to even brew coffee in our French Press. We do have a gas grill with a dome cover and will heat up to 500 degrees. So, we can cook my homemade frozen meals, etc. and then keep the food warm on the island in the chaffers. It truly worked very well. Now, I a blessed with these lovely chrome chaffers…but the DollarTree has very inexpensive ones and they are extremely inexpensive. I sure would suggest investing in several of them. They use the aluminum disposable pans, but they can be used multiple times and will safely and very nicely keep food warm. It is worth getting 3 extra butane tanks to be able to use the grill to “bake” a lasagna, or chicken and rice casserole, or a shepherd’s pie, etc. What I have not tested, yet, is to see if I can bake bread or a cake or a cobbler, etc. on the gas grill with the dome closed….since it will go to 500 degrees. It might take a little practice to maintain the right baking temperature….and we may be out there watching it outside our sliding glass door in our winter coats. But I do believe it will work quite well. Who cares if it takes 10 to 20 min longer? We will have nice warm food and beverages during a snow storm or ice storm and a power outage.
LOVE the Kelly kettle! We actually have used Sterno brand fuel while camping a couple of times, and it did work fine. There is a burner that you can fit in the top and put a pot on and heat food while the water is also boiling. We also have the largest size kettle in Stainless steel.
Heating for me is something I have been researching because I live in a small apartment that does not allow gas grills or things of that nature. I made the flower pot heating system for myself last year but thankfully did not have to use it last winter. Since this apartment is all electric that leaves how to stay warm in the middle of winter if the grid goes down. I have a tent I can set up and move mattresses into and sleeping bags and lots of blankets. I recently got 2 hot water bottles to help with that also. I have a way to cook but heating is the problem for me.
@@bruceforster3709 Thanks Bruce, I have checked out the Mr Buddy heaters but besides being expensive on my budget I am not allowed to have kerosene or propane in my apartment. Since I need a place to live.....well.
@@danielledunavant3146 I'm truly sorry. I wish I had other ideas for you. My wife retires at the end of this Month, and we learned Yesterday the Agency she works for is trying t cheat her out of her first 6 Years of Service. If we lose this fight, she loses HALF her Monthly Pension! We've calculated we could "get by" with what we feel is rightfully hers. If we lose HALF of that, we COULD lose our home.
My son also lives in an electric heat apartment. He isn’t allowed to have ANY flames (candles, heaters). I make sure he has the hand, feet and body warmers you can pick up almost anywhere. Along with a good sleeping bag. For food he has sandwiches and cereals. Can’t do much more than that. And a rechargeable lantern, solar lights.
I did this with a medium size candle on a cookie sheet, a upside down flower pot, and I placed a heat activated fan askew on the top near the vent on the flower pot. Just make sure to allow air to get in around the bottom of the flower pot (I used 4 upside down forks) It works! Just dont leave unattended with pets or kids!
You are way too kind. I do my best and wiill keep trying. Thank you for your kind words...and Thanks for Being Part of the Solution...keep making progress!
I have been purchasing Safe Heat from Sam's for the last year and have 2 of the Cabela's portable stoves. I have also purchased a propane tank, filled it and have the attachment to go between the tank and Coleman canisters. I have a rocket stove, and charcoal grills. It's a start, but I don't feel confident that I could withstand all disasters.
cooking in a grid down situation... and keeping warm, are both things that can be difficult for city folks to keep in mind (or do safely!!!) as far as keeping warm, i will always point out that in addition to everything else you should dress in layers (but make sure your sleeves are held back, or tight, so they dont get into any fire!) cover or insulate the walls and as much as possible the windows and make an effort to stay hydrated! its easy to not drink enough in the cold bless you !
I'm going to use a Trangia alcohol stove for cooking and the Safe Heat and terracotta clay pots for heating as I live in an apartment. I also have the carbon monoxide detector as a result of watching previous videos of yours on the best source of fuel of alcohol stoves. (Thanks!) I recently bought the terracotta pots from Home Depot to try with tealights in a different configuration or option if needed. I only have 3 flats of the Safe Heat, so I may try and get some more. I have (6) 32-oz cans of denatured alcohol for the Trangia burner. Awhile back I bought the Sterno Inferno Ultralight Camp Stove to use just for boiling water along with 10 of the Sterno brand tins. I know this will help for a short-term emergency, but not anything long-term. Thanks for all your helpful videos like this one as well as food and water storage -- that even help those of us who live in small living spaces on limited incomes.
@@TheProvidentPrepper - Thanks for the encouragement; I'll be using my two sterno stoves as shown in your video with my terracotta pots - love that idea. I also bought a small tent that will fit on top of my double bed to keep me warm - got that idea from your videos as well! 👍 You "guys" are doing a great service for people in all walks of life and circumstances. It must feel good to know that with each video you're making a difference in people's lives. With sincere thanks, newbeequilter.
I keep a couple of chafing gel burners in my camper van as a backup in case I'm somewhere on a cold night and my diesel heater fails (which it has on two occasions - once it broke and another time I didn't have quite enough diesel in my tank for the heater to work). I also have a small stove top heater, a sort of a metal version of the terracotta pot idea, just to go with them because as it gets hot it has a welcoming orange glow which is nice when it's cold. I also have a small USB powered fan that I use to help distribute the heat a little better.
Love your videos & safety advice. I have 2 clay pot heaters & 2 cast iron pot setup. I subscribed this time so I can watch all your videos. Thank you, you're fun to watch
I’ve figured out a way to place an electrostatic fan on the top so the heat is spread out. I’ve taken a terra-cotta type planter. Place that in an stainless steel mixing bowl, put a stainless steel canning holder on the top. Put the fan on top of the canning holder and the heat is blown out into the air. The stainless still bowl makes the whole set-up very stable.
During the snowcopalypse we had in Austin, Texas February 2020 with below-freezing temps, snow and sleet for four days when our electricity was turned off by the power company (!!!) -- it happened to millions in our town -- we frankly were NOT able to stay warm enough. At least not me, because I sleep alone and my room is also the coldest in the house. (My housemate fared much better as she was sleeping with two cats and a dog that kept her warm.) So I just didn't get much sleep, not having wool socks nor wool blankets -- but we WERE able to heat water and make tea or soup with an alcohol camping stove (Trangia spirit burner) we have along with a stainless steel "outdoor" burner stand that fit just right in the middle of our electric stove. The alcohol burning is totally nontoxic for indoors (esp. using high-octane Everclear which is purchasable in Texas), so that is why we had gotten that camp stove. We are not campers but wanted something in case we needed something to heat water and food in winter and were fortunate enough to have thought about that BEFORE the big long power outage during the big long freeze. That worked great. After that scary experience (with the internal temp of our home 40-42 for days), but on a tight budget, I'm working to get more things we wished we would have had. For me: wool socks (check), wool blanket (check), stainless steel tea kettle that whistles (check), low-light but very safe and nontoxic homemade olive oil lamps (which are NOT bright enough for reading but very comforting when or if other sources of light are running low on batteries or energy) (check). One of the main things I need to get together now is this terra cotta idea using "safe heat." It would have been SO wonderful just to have a place in the house where we could sit near it and feel some warmth!
We have a small Emberlit stove similar to your folding stove, but it burns wood as fuel (outdoor use only). We also have access to a charcoal bbq grill and several propane grills. The safe heat looks interesting as an option to use with the Emberlit, I may see if I can find some at the store.
GREAT VIDEO! I have been amazed in the preparedness classes that I teach, how FEW people ever considered how they would cook post-disaster. Have you two encountered any of this as well? We have TWO Butane Camp Stoves and over 90 Fuel canisters for them.
You can use allsorts of different sized cake tins, & cookie sheets as surface protectors. Canned heat & Tea lights sit great in a Victoria sponge tin. 👍
I have a copper fondue pot from the '60's that has its own fuel reservoir with a lid. When I was a kid, we would use this to cook individual chunks of steak. Delicious. Anyway, I have hesitated to buy Safe Heat or Sterno because I can't find the answer to this question: Is the fuel liquid? Can it be poured from the can into the fondue pot reservoir?
I like your stainless steel pot. In a lot of households they only have those modern coated aluminium stuff. They don´t last as long as stainless steel or cast iron. The later two are almost indistructible, can be set in the fire, can be treated even with steel brushes. I also use a heavy dutch oven for camping. It could be placed in the fire and would hold the heat quite long. I also could use it as an emergency weapon by dropping it from the balcony. No helmet would save from 8 pounds of cast iron.
How about using your large pot with lid to keep hot water on the go and double up as a heater at the same time. Just keep topping off the water as needed.
I've been thinking about something along that same line. I dont trust the terra cotta and candle things, too many reports of them flaring up and starting fires. I'm thinking a 5ish gallon enameled pot on the right stand with some candles, the safe heat or even a butane burner as the heat source. Once the weather cools off again I'm going to try it out.
Them flower pot heaters needs thicker richer flames for it to work.I would avoid using Tea Light candles.Its a video called "The Ultimate Flower Pot Candle Heater-DiY Radiant Space Heater" He use some type of cotton to get better flames vs them tea light candles.And try using Corded In-Line Duct Fan from the Home Depot or something to circulate the heat.
A good investment might be a fire extinguisher just in case. Also the Victorian Era in Britain had fireproof bricks don't use asbestos that's dangerous but fireproof bricks are around. You can also get cheap camping stoves.
Thank you, I love this! Great ideas! I have an insulated cooker fabric bag filled with packaging peanuts, I think.... anyway, the idea is to get your food filled pot up to a hot heat using a heat source. Then remove from heat source and put your pot with heated food inside it, inside the insulated bag. Cover with insulated fabric lid and food continues to cook in its own radiant heat. The heated pot with food in it continues to cook over time. It's a design used to save fuel. Anyone tried this?
When I was very young my mother would line a laundry basket with a featherbed, put the heated pott of stew in the middle and cover it with the featherbed to finish cooking.
⭐️⭐️ Help. The Amazon link you provided are the BLACK labeled cans, which you stated weren’t as good! WHERE may we buy your BLUE labeled cans? Much thanks!
More radiant heat instead of flying directly up to the ceiling. Same BTU with "sideways" heating. Good for if you're in a sleeping bag on the floor or a cot. Double good if you have tall ceilings.
I have a flat of Safe Heat I purchased back when the pandemic started. I just found out that sterno expires. I didn’t realize this. How long have you found it to last? How do you use the cans that are close to expiration?
Thank you for posting. When cooking with Canned Heat. Does anyone know if the heaviness of the pot matters? I wonder if we use the cheap light weighted aluminum camping pots if it would make the water boil aggressively?
I live in an apartment. I have 700 dollars worth of ethanol stored, an ethanol fireplace, and two ethanol stoves. If you really think I need a CO detector to burn ethanol though, I’ll get one but I thought ethanol doesn’t produce CO?
Would it do any good to put the flower pot heater into the oven as a safe place? I don’t have an island and my counter space is limited. I would be hesitant about leaving it on my kitchen table as we have large dogs that are constantly laying under it and knock into it when they get up . Would the radiating heat also heat up the inside of the oven to radiate even more heat? The oven door is also removable so I would worry about anyone falling over it.
OK, I’ve seen several of these through UA-cam and they use shortening or candles as the heat/fuel source. Couldn’t you use canned heat just a question.
Since carbon monoxide is a heavy gas, wouldn't you want it on your floor rather than on your countertop? If on your countertop is sounds an alarm, that would mean you are really filling up the room...just a thought
Not an energy related question but I couldn't find a good video on this topic. My dog's food comes in mylar bags, really big ones. IF I could wash them well enough, clear down to the inside corners without tearing them, could they be reused? The brand is Zignature if you want to look at the bags. I'm specifically wondering if I could put my rabbits pellet food in them with O2 absorbers to be able to store my rabbit food for longer? I don't know how long rabbit pellets would safely store though... I have heritage meat breeds.
@@TheProvidentPrepper Delayed answer, my apologies. I'm researching it, I'll let you know what I find. I breed and show American Chinchillas. My next show is actually tomorrow, I'll ask around and see if anyone has any ideas/experience with this.
thank you and happy new year! is it ok to use a 5" and 6" terra cotta pot together? I have a 4" clay pot but it is enameled so i'm not sure if it is ok to use it.
a stone will hold heat better than a terracotta pot, just dont use a river stone because they can have air pockets in them that could explode when heated.
No one addresses how to safely keep warm when you have birds or parrots. Or any ways to keep other types of pets warm. All these options can kill birds. I have hand warmers, the mylar blankets and hot water bottles along with extra blankets and sheets. LIve Chicago suburb - if there's outage it can get as much as 10 below zero. Considering getting below zero sleeping bags with one smaller extra to keep them in carriers inside. Will be very messy and hard to work with to keep them in carriers for days.
I have a GoSun Solar oven, a single electric burner that plugs into my goal zero generator, Kero-Sun Kerosene stove, and Volcano Propane/Charcoal/wood grill. I should be good to go, although, I should get additional propane tanks. - Good video!
@@TheProvidentPrepper I have a few Cans of Denatured Alcohol and a bunch of bottles of the Heat for Auto Gas. But I have an abundance of 91% Alcohol I acquired just as Covid was being talked about! 💡
I think using safe heat/sterno is a lot better than trying to set one of these up with tea light candles. Seems much more stable and reliable heat source. Good video
I tried this the other day to warm soup over rice and used a metal spoon to smother the flame before putting the cap back on. I was pleased how well this worked. I could have used two to make the rice and soup at the same time
First, I've kept up with your channel for a long time AND realized early on that this was a Resource from honest, good people that I could trust. I am NOT wealthy, a widow with nearby family that I cherish, who have never known and cannot comprehend a local crisis situation... I quietly started to gather heat/cooking sources along with food and supplies in earnest when I heard about the virus in China, late Autumn 2019. Instinctively, I was 'put on alert' that much was about to happen.
I have 5 inexpensive choices: Coleman Stove, small, refillable propane containers. A small Solar Oven. Outdoor inexpensive grill and briquettes, firestarters, even twigs piled up... Outdoor Rocket Stove, homemade. The Fireplace and much Firewood. And today, I'm replacing my broken terra cotta pots and getting two small campstoves and more Safe Heat canisters, to keep, to give or barter later. BLESS YOU AND YOURS. You two kids have never steered us wrong. 🇺🇸
I never thought about using my sterno stove and a flower pot for heat. Thank you- I'll stock up on the fuel and choose a flower pot for this winter.
Remember you need 2 different sized pots and put aluminum foil over the top of the smaller one.
While it does work well for emergency situations, it's not really cheaper than using your home gas/elec/wood fire system. You also have to sit right near it all the time to get the effects because the heat won't travel far.
I'm going to stock up on a few flats of the fuel myself but I'll definitely be keeping it for emergencies and not a standard heating option because it won't heat even a small room. But just enough to be close to it and keep you alive when you really need it so it's worth having.
I live in central Florida. Oil lamps are good for increasing room temperature. I have one in every room of my house. Doesn't take long to take the chill off with a medium flame on the wick.
Was thinking the same thing, it seems like a similar idea :)
Never knew this no one ever mentioned this.. new at this since 2020 trying to learn as much as I can.
I have those as part of my set up too, but they do produce CO, so get a CO moniter/alarm and unless you live in a house where your curtains blow with the wind, crack a window in each room you are using them in. Remember, any open flame will produce CO, a yellow flame more so than a blue one. Any flame blowing soot has an air to fuel ratio problem, usually starving for air, and is not only filling your house with soot but also pumping out CO.
Great video! I love watching your playful chemistry with each other. Blessings 🙏
Safe Heat. I just found a couple of trays of this I had stashed away some 22 years ago in anticipation of the disaster that Y2K was supposed to be and never was after which I learned it's better to prepare and enjoy life now rather than be an obsessive prepper about disasters that might never happen. So I enjoy the nice, sunny days without feeling the need to always carry an umbrella. Oh, the Safe Heat still works just fine after all those years.
Very cool. Heat is not big concern but another cooking option never hurts.
Do you have a wood stove, or gas , oil? Because electric to could go out. Biden wants the coal, gas companies to go bankrupt there's an article out yesterday our electric is in danger too
I live in area of country we get maybe 2 weeks below 40 a year total.
@@sixpackbinky Stop lying!
This is fantastic, especially for apartment dwellers like me! Thanks.
I let it cool down before fastening the cap down. So we can get the can open again. I use those cans of sterno heatsource for my chaffer pans. I have two smaller round ones and one very large commercial size domed chaffer. They get pretty hot and will keep food at proper serving temperature . Now, what I did last May when we had a 10 hour power outage during a 12” snow storm was to take 4 28 oz cans of fruit or tomato sauce etc. and set them on my glass top stove. I balanced my oven rack onto those 4 cans. I used 3 cans of that sterno under it and they were definitely close enough to the omelette and/or small sauce pans to cook my grand kids Kraft macaroni and cheese. Yes, it took a little longer, but does anyway because our home is at 8,600’ altitude. I also fried, scrambled or poached eggs on that oven rack stove. I boiled water and then poured it into an airpot. We had plenty of hot water for instant cocoa, or to make tea, and to even brew coffee in our French Press. We do have a gas grill with a dome cover and will heat up to 500 degrees. So, we can cook my homemade frozen meals, etc. and then keep the food warm on the island in the chaffers. It truly worked very well. Now, I a blessed with these lovely chrome chaffers…but the DollarTree has very inexpensive ones and they are extremely inexpensive. I sure would suggest investing in several of them. They use the aluminum disposable pans, but they can be used multiple times and will safely and very nicely keep food warm. It is worth getting 3 extra butane tanks to be able to use the grill to “bake” a lasagna, or chicken and rice casserole, or a shepherd’s pie, etc. What I have not tested, yet, is to see if I can bake bread or a cake or a cobbler, etc. on the gas grill with the dome closed….since it will go to 500 degrees. It might take a little practice to maintain the right baking temperature….and we may be out there watching it outside our sliding glass door in our winter coats. But I do believe it will work quite well. Who cares if it takes 10 to 20 min longer? We will have nice warm food and beverages during a snow storm or ice storm and a power outage.
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LOVE the Kelly kettle! We actually have used Sterno brand fuel while camping a couple of times, and it did work fine. There is a burner that you can fit in the top and put a pot on and heat food while the water is also boiling. We also have the largest size kettle in Stainless steel.
Heating for me is something I have been researching because I live in a small apartment that does not allow gas grills or things of that nature. I made the flower pot heating system for myself last year but thankfully did not have to use it last winter. Since this apartment is all electric that leaves how to stay warm in the middle of winter if the grid goes down. I have a tent I can set up and move mattresses into and sleeping bags and lots of blankets. I recently got 2 hot water bottles to help with that also. I have a way to cook but heating is the problem for me.
Today, there are VERY small indoor use Kerosene Heaters you can buy. You could also check out the Mr. Buddy Propane Heaters.
@@bruceforster3709 Thanks Bruce, I have checked out the Mr Buddy heaters but besides being expensive on my budget I am not allowed to have kerosene or propane in my apartment. Since I need a place to live.....well.
@@danielledunavant3146 I'm truly sorry. I wish I had other ideas for you. My wife retires at the end of this Month, and we learned Yesterday the Agency she works for is trying t cheat her out of her first 6 Years of Service. If we lose this fight, she loses HALF her Monthly Pension! We've calculated we could "get by" with what we feel is rightfully hers. If we lose HALF of that, we COULD lose our home.
@@bruceforster3709 I will be praying for this situation for you and your wife. God can and does still work miracles!!!
My son also lives in an electric heat apartment. He isn’t allowed to have ANY flames (candles, heaters). I make sure he has the hand, feet and body warmers you can pick up almost anywhere. Along with a good sleeping bag. For food he has sandwiches and cereals. Can’t do much more than that. And a rechargeable lantern, solar lights.
Love watching you two 🙂🥰
I did this with a medium size candle on a cookie sheet, a upside down flower pot, and I placed a heat activated fan askew on the top near the vent on the flower pot. Just make sure to allow air to get in around the bottom of the flower pot (I used 4 upside down forks) It works! Just dont leave unattended with pets or kids!
Great team. Appreciate you Johnathan.. you're a good guy and she is blessed to have you.
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You are way too kind. I do my best and wiill keep trying. Thank you for your kind words...and Thanks for Being Part of the Solution...keep making progress!
I have been purchasing Safe Heat from Sam's for the last year and have 2 of the Cabela's portable stoves. I have also purchased a propane tank, filled it and have the attachment to go between the tank and Coleman canisters. I have a rocket stove, and charcoal grills. It's a start, but I don't feel confident that I could withstand all disasters.
cooking in a grid down situation... and keeping warm, are both things that can be difficult for city folks to keep in mind (or do safely!!!)
as far as keeping warm, i will always point out that in addition to everything else you should
dress in layers (but make sure your sleeves are held back, or tight, so they dont get into any fire!)
cover or insulate the walls and as much as possible the windows
and
make an effort to stay hydrated! its easy to not drink enough in the cold
bless you !
I'm going to use a Trangia alcohol stove for cooking and the Safe Heat and terracotta clay pots for heating as I live in an apartment. I also have the carbon monoxide detector as a result of watching previous videos of yours on the best source of fuel of alcohol stoves. (Thanks!) I recently bought the terracotta pots from Home Depot to try with tealights in a different configuration or option if needed. I only have 3 flats of the Safe Heat, so I may try and get some more. I have (6) 32-oz cans of denatured alcohol for the Trangia burner. Awhile back I bought the Sterno Inferno Ultralight Camp Stove to use just for boiling water along with 10 of the Sterno brand tins. I know this will help for a short-term emergency, but not anything long-term. Thanks for all your helpful videos like this one as well as food and water storage -- that even help those of us who live in small living spaces on limited incomes.
@@TheProvidentPrepper - Thanks for the encouragement; I'll be using my two sterno stoves as shown in your video with my terracotta pots - love that idea. I also bought a small tent that will fit on top of my double bed to keep me warm - got that idea from your videos as well! 👍 You "guys" are doing a great service for people in all walks of life and circumstances. It must feel good to know that with each video you're making a difference in people's lives. With sincere thanks, newbeequilter.
I keep a couple of chafing gel burners in my camper van as a backup in case I'm somewhere on a cold night and my diesel heater fails (which it has on two occasions - once it broke and another time I didn't have quite enough diesel in my tank for the heater to work). I also have a small stove top heater, a sort of a metal version of the terracotta pot idea, just to go with them because as it gets hot it has a welcoming orange glow which is nice when it's cold. I also have a small USB powered fan that I use to help distribute the heat a little better.
Always enjoy your videos. Thank you Jonathan and Kylene. Happy trails!
Love your videos & safety advice. I have 2 clay pot heaters & 2 cast iron pot setup. I subscribed this time so I can watch all your videos. Thank you, you're fun to watch
I’ve figured out a way to place an electrostatic fan on the top so the heat is spread out. I’ve taken a terra-cotta type planter. Place that in an stainless steel mixing bowl, put a stainless steel canning holder on the top. Put the fan on top of the canning holder and the heat is blown out into the air. The stainless still bowl makes the whole set-up very stable.
You guys are always informative and present in professional way, well done 👍
During the snowcopalypse we had in Austin, Texas February 2020 with below-freezing temps, snow and sleet for four days when our electricity was turned off by the power company (!!!) -- it happened to millions in our town -- we frankly were NOT able to stay warm enough. At least not me, because I sleep alone and my room is also the coldest in the house. (My housemate fared much better as she was sleeping with two cats and a dog that kept her warm.) So I just didn't get much sleep, not having wool socks nor wool blankets -- but we WERE able to heat water and make tea or soup with an alcohol camping stove (Trangia spirit burner) we have along with a stainless steel "outdoor" burner stand that fit just right in the middle of our electric stove. The alcohol burning is totally nontoxic for indoors (esp. using high-octane Everclear which is purchasable in Texas), so that is why we had gotten that camp stove. We are not campers but wanted something in case we needed something to heat water and food in winter and were fortunate enough to have thought about that BEFORE the big long power outage during the big long freeze. That worked great. After that scary experience (with the internal temp of our home 40-42 for days), but on a tight budget, I'm working to get more things we wished we would have had. For me: wool socks (check), wool blanket (check), stainless steel tea kettle that whistles (check), low-light but very safe and nontoxic homemade olive oil lamps (which are NOT bright enough for reading but very comforting when or if other sources of light are running low on batteries or energy) (check). One of the main things I need to get together now is this terra cotta idea using "safe heat." It would have been SO wonderful just to have a place in the house where we could sit near it and feel some warmth!
You should have a fire extinguisher close when using. No matter how safe you are, accidents do happen. Be safe.
We have a small Emberlit stove similar to your folding stove, but it burns wood as fuel (outdoor use only). We also have access to a charcoal bbq grill and several propane grills. The safe heat looks interesting as an option to use with the Emberlit, I may see if I can find some at the store.
GREAT VIDEO! I have been amazed in the preparedness classes that I teach, how FEW people ever considered how they would cook post-disaster. Have you two encountered any of this as well?
We have TWO Butane Camp Stoves and over 90 Fuel canisters for them.
You can use allsorts of different sized cake tins, & cookie sheets as surface protectors. Canned heat & Tea lights sit great in a Victoria sponge tin. 👍
I use my cast iron skillets.
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Thank you for this awesome video! Such a great idea! You two are such a sweet couple to watch:)
Great video! Such great info! Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge!!
I have a copper fondue pot from the '60's that has its own fuel reservoir with a lid. When I was a kid, we would use this to cook individual chunks of steak. Delicious. Anyway, I have hesitated to buy Safe Heat or Sterno because I can't find the answer to this question: Is the fuel liquid? Can it be poured from the can into the fondue pot reservoir?
I believe it's gel fuel but you could probably use denatured alcohol in your fondue pot. I think, anyway
@@pattyconley4096 Thanks! 😊
@@TheProvidentPrepper If you do, I'd really like to know what you discover. 🙂
I like your stainless steel pot. In a lot of households they only have those modern coated aluminium stuff. They don´t last as long as stainless steel or cast iron. The later two are almost indistructible, can be set in the fire, can be treated even with steel brushes. I also use a heavy dutch oven for camping. It could be placed in the fire and would hold the heat quite long. I also could use it as an emergency weapon by dropping it from the balcony. No helmet would save from 8 pounds of cast iron.
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Is that Jonathans slide rule on the counter behind yall?
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Thanks for the info! I have a folding stove like yours and canned heat.
Great video! Thanks for posting this
I live in a desert and have a Sun oven
How about using your large pot with lid to keep hot water on the go and double up as a heater at the same time. Just keep topping off the water as needed.
Using water as a heat sink is a very valid heat source.
I've been thinking about something along that same line. I dont trust the terra cotta and candle things, too many reports of them flaring up and starting fires. I'm thinking a 5ish gallon enameled pot on the right stand with some candles, the safe heat or even a butane burner as the heat source. Once the weather cools off again I'm going to try it out.
I've thought the same thing
Never seen those at Sam's. I have a new mission! ;-)
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Them flower pot heaters needs thicker richer flames for it to work.I would avoid using Tea Light candles.Its a video called "The Ultimate Flower Pot Candle Heater-DiY Radiant Space Heater" He use some type of cotton to get better flames vs them tea light candles.And try using Corded In-Line Duct Fan from the Home Depot or something to circulate the heat.
What a great idea to cook if you lose all power. I never thought of losing natural gas.
We won’t lose it. They will probably turn it off.
Thanks for the great demonstrations!
Good reminder
Great tips. thank you for sharing.
Thanks for sharing great video and thanks for the tips much appreciated
I wonder if I’ll be allow something like this in my apartment!? Were only allow electric bbq.. no burning candles either..
A good investment might be a fire extinguisher just in case. Also the Victorian Era in Britain had fireproof bricks don't use asbestos that's dangerous but fireproof bricks are around. You can also get cheap camping stoves.
So helpful! Great video!!
I wonder if there is a small "rocket stove" pipe that could direct the safe-heat to the cooking pot more efficiently than the folding box.
Lead farmer made a metal coffee pot “cooker” that I thought was interesting. I bought the cook heat at a dollar store but didn’t have the “stove.”
Thank you, I love this! Great ideas! I have an insulated cooker fabric bag filled with packaging peanuts, I think.... anyway, the idea is to get your food filled pot up to a hot heat using a heat source. Then remove from heat source and put your pot with heated food inside it, inside the insulated bag. Cover with insulated fabric lid and food continues to cook in its own radiant heat. The heated pot with food in it continues to cook over time. It's a design used to save fuel. Anyone tried this?
When I was very young my mother would line a laundry basket with a featherbed, put the heated pott of stew in the middle and cover it with the featherbed to finish cooking.
Thank you, this was incredibly helpful! Why do you use SafeHeat instead of burning denatured alcohol in an alcohol stove?
⭐️⭐️ Help. The Amazon link you provided are the BLACK labeled cans, which you stated weren’t as good! WHERE may we buy your BLUE labeled cans? Much thanks!
Heating, what am I missing? You get the same BTU output with or without the pot on top.
More radiant heat instead of flying directly up to the ceiling. Same BTU with "sideways" heating. Good for if you're in a sleeping bag on the floor or a cot. Double good if you have tall ceilings.
I have a flat of Safe Heat I purchased back when the pandemic started. I just found out that sterno expires. I didn’t realize this. How long have you found it to last? How do you use the cans that are close to expiration?
Thank you for posting. When cooking with Canned Heat. Does anyone know if the heaviness of the pot matters?
I wonder if we use the cheap light weighted aluminum camping pots if it would make the water boil aggressively?
I live in an apartment. I have 700 dollars worth of ethanol stored, an ethanol fireplace, and two ethanol stoves. If you really think I need a CO detector to burn ethanol though, I’ll get one but I thought ethanol doesn’t produce CO?
Great video, very clever ideas - thank you.
great presentation kudos
Where did you say that they are found at Sams club? It was hard to understand in video what section they are found in.
Great information. Thanks!
Would it do any good to put the flower pot heater into the oven as a safe place? I don’t have an island and my counter space is limited. I would be hesitant about leaving it on my kitchen table as we have large dogs that are constantly laying under it and knock into it when they get up . Would the radiating heat also heat up the inside of the oven to radiate even more heat? The oven door is also removable so I would worry about anyone falling over it.
Good video , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Great video. Where did you get chafing stand from?
@@TheProvidentPrepper Thank Q.
OK, I’ve seen several of these through UA-cam and they use shortening or candles as the heat/fuel source. Couldn’t you use canned heat just a question.
Since carbon monoxide is a heavy gas, wouldn't you want it on your floor rather than on your countertop? If on your countertop is sounds an alarm, that would mean you are really filling up the room...just a thought
Not an energy related question but I couldn't find a good video on this topic. My dog's food comes in mylar bags, really big ones. IF I could wash them well enough, clear down to the inside corners without tearing them, could they be reused? The brand is Zignature if you want to look at the bags.
I'm specifically wondering if I could put my rabbits pellet food in them with O2 absorbers to be able to store my rabbit food for longer? I don't know how long rabbit pellets would safely store though... I have heritage meat breeds.
@@TheProvidentPrepper Delayed answer, my apologies. I'm researching it, I'll let you know what I find. I breed and show American Chinchillas. My next show is actually tomorrow, I'll ask around and see if anyone has any ideas/experience with this.
thank you and happy new year! is it ok to use a 5" and 6" terra cotta pot together? I have a 4" clay pot but it is enameled so i'm not sure if it is ok to use it.
@@TheProvidentPrepper there's only 5/8" air space...will shop for a 4" clay unenameled pot. thanks!
have you done any "meals in a jar" type videos?
@@TheProvidentPrepper I bet you guys would come up with some great ones.
a stone will hold heat better than a terracotta pot,
just dont use a river stone because they can have air pockets in them that could explode when heated.
Chafing fuel at sams yesterday 01/16/2023 still under $20
What is the shelf life of the heat cans. Does the content degrade over time?
Put some soap on the bottom of the pan. The black will be on the soa]and and will wash off easy!
Is there any difference that makes Safe Heat safer than the Sam’s Club brand?
Is there a way to refill the safe heat cans? If so,what can you use?
The heat does not cause the smaller pot to crack and break?
Thank you! 😊
I have several dozen of those cans. I can’t get the lid off of any of them, they’re on so tight.
What size clay pots were those? 4" & 6"?
Years ago I stored Sterno in the original packaging. When I went to move, I discovered it had all evaporated from the cans. Any suggestions?
What are the dimensions of your two clay pots ?
No one addresses how to safely keep warm when you have birds or parrots. Or any ways to keep other types of pets warm. All these options can kill birds. I have hand warmers, the mylar blankets and hot water bottles along with extra blankets and sheets. LIve Chicago suburb - if there's outage it can get as much as 10 below zero. Considering getting below zero sleeping bags with one smaller extra to keep them in carriers inside. Will be very messy and hard to work with to keep them in carriers for days.
Good video
How would I use this in my bedroom safely?
Instead of safe heat. Could a glass jar veg oil lamp work?
@@TheProvidentPrepper of course safety first. 💜
I have a GoSun Solar oven, a single electric burner that plugs into my goal zero generator, Kero-Sun Kerosene stove, and Volcano Propane/Charcoal/wood grill. I should be good to go, although, I should get additional propane tanks. - Good video!
I'll stick with an Alcohol Stove, but that's just me
If alcohol gets too expensive that could be a problem. I bought a rocket stove to use wood.
@@sixpackbinky I have many Gasifier's and Alcohol Stove's, they all have their place.
@@TheProvidentPrepper I have a few Cans of Denatured Alcohol and a bunch of bottles of the Heat for Auto Gas. But I have an abundance of 91% Alcohol I acquired just as Covid was being talked about! 💡
Will it reach a safe temp for killing bacteria in meat?? Im thinking not.
@@TheProvidentPrepper ok thanks for the info
I’ve heard safe heat can expire. How long should it last?
@@TheProvidentPrepper thank you so much! I was afraid I’d have to throw out some of my older ones
FYI. when Terracotta is heated it puts out a smell. I find it a bother.
U can get them for a dollar at dollar tree
What if it leaks
BS on that. $55 for 12 cans. Rip Off!! Use an alcohol stove instead. Way cheaper.
...kinda hit cringey moment talking about his "big, buff muscles!" Even he was cringing!
lol
Slightly awkward for him too !
@@Kim-n-Brian absolutely!!
This setup heats way to high and is highly flammable !!!! Do NOT use !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you please share a link to the ss pot at 12min that you use with three safe heat cans to make mac n' cheese. Thanks