How long do the sterno cans burn
145414
Depends on the size. Small cans will burn 45 min. Large ones will burn up to 2 1/2 hours.
145415
I'm sorry I only used these one time and didn't pay attention to the length of time.
1791631
I live in Florida and have used Sterno indoors to cook and heat water for coffee and tea for 65 years. Our house is not what can be called "air tight" but I have not noticed any fumes from the alcohol burning. We use one can at a time by placeing it in a piece of ceramic tile on the kitchen counter top.lg
1569881
I'm not sure of an exact amount of time, I've used it for around two hours sometimes more. But if you turn it off between colors or cleaning, I don't think it should get too hot. I do have mine off the carpet though, I would recommend allowing air to flow around it. But overall I haven't burned my hand on it or anything like that. I hope that helps you.
689152
Well the package states that it burns at 1300F, burns well at high altitude, that depending on conditions one large cube will bring 1 pint of water to a boil in 8 minutes (and it recommends using an Esbit burner), and that one large cube burns for approximately 12 minutes. I bought them as a backup for survival but have only had the opportunity to get the fire going in the fireplace on three separate occasions now and they work beautifully.
936963
Why not? As long as it's not pouring rain or gusty winds, there shouldn't be a problem. (And, if it is pouring rain or gusty winds, keeping the Sternos lit is probably the least of your problems :) Go for it and enjoy~
2152346
I bought the sterno that came in small cans and scooped out the sterno into the hibachi. It worked for me.
1610241
They sail many sizes, I have several and have used them when camping. It is surprising how long they last, I took the mid sized one on a three day trip cooking for myself and two others, at the end of trip there was still enough for two days. I was surprised by this becaus using other brands the can would go empty faster. I would recomind this product the heat stays constant and the burn time seem much better.
1395624
If you can put a sterno can in a fire place, then you can use this in it also. I don't have a fire place so I wouldn't know about placing the sterno in it. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to. I love my log set, we use it outside by our hot tub!
2152342
Just scoop the sterno into to well. It doesn't need to be in a container. It burns off when you're cooking and when doesn't burn off evaporates. It's clean by the next use.
717508
We cook approximately 10 mins per pound. If you leave the lid off, the skin won't get as burnt.
1858183
Very small. Have to scoop sterno into unit. Works ok. We use for s'mores can't use grill top cuz too high and not hot enough. Save Ur money
1439970
I just checked out prepper sites and the answer seems to be indefinitely as long as the seal isn't broken. Once you open up the can and even if you reseal it, the sterno evaporates or goes hard so it can't be used.
2180289
I let it burn about 45 minutes. Watch it closely during the initial usage as the fuel gets low. I experienced some smoke but after that I had no problem.
174206
The burner is not a throw away item. It uses standard propane tanks as the energy source. You can easily adjust the intensity of the flame. There is no smoke or ash to be concerned with. When you are finished using it, just turn it off. It is wonderful not having to be concerned about firewood. The reference to 16-20 hours is in relationship to a 20 pound LP tank. Not very often you would want a fire going for that period of time. The Campfire in a Can can be turn on/off instantly. Safer, cleaner, and legal to use in most dry areas.
2001235
Yes for about 45 minutes. But I.don't recommend leaving it on for the complete 45 minutes for it will kind of overheat or give it a burnt flavor.
1903170
The rule is to run the NEW Vornado (and really any NEW heater) for about 20 mins on HI in a well ventilated room to "burn off factory oils". This burn smell is normal when NEW or has been sitting for a long time unused. When I start using them again in late September, I'll let them run in a well ventilated room for about 10 mins.The smell does go away after initial "burn off". Again, that should take only 20 mins.
1312213
I purchased 5 of the burners. I used them outside the first time so no issues. The second time we used two of them at the kitchen table and they smoked just a little bit but not much of a smell. The third time we used them in an office so the space was larger however we didn't have the burning alcohol smell. We smelled the marshmellows! We only put about 1/4 full of sterno in each unit so I don't know if that helped or not. Each time I put a little less sterno in the Hibachi and it smoked less and flamed less.