BCB Fire Dragon Stove Simple Alcohol Conversion #2 MYOG

Beat the UK ban on Esbit fuel. This FireDragon BCB Stove conversion allows it to carry 40ml of alcohol which is enough to boil a liter of water. More than enough for a day hike or weekend away.

The burner is made from a 35mm diameter travel deodorant or similar aluminium bottle. Caution when cutting into the bottle as there is always some left inside however much you try to empty it. Best to start cutting into it outside. A junior hacksaw is your friend. A simple strip of aluminium drinks can with groves formed with a steel rule or other implement. These groves work the same way as a Trangia by trapping alcohol which creates jets of alcohol vapor. The carbon felt prevents the alcohol from spitting boiling alcohol which can result in an unwanted fireball.

The FireDragon BCB stove itself remains untouched and can be used with gel tablets as originally intended.