Can these be used to cook indoors on camp stove during power outages?
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I would not recommend use of it indoor. Here's copy/paste from wiki...Esbit's Material Safety Data Sheet states combustion can create formaldehyde, ammonia, nitrogen oxide, hydrogen cyanide and ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal disturbances, and kidney damage. [1] When burned, the chemical oxidation of the fuel yields noxious fumes, requiring foods being cooked to be contained in a receptacle such as a pot or pan, and burned tablets will leave a sticky dark residue on the bottom of pots. If they are stored or used under damp conditions then they can break up while burning and shed burning fragments, although this claim is hard to verify or reproduce. I would not recommend use of it indoor. Here's copy/paste from wiki...Esbit's Material Safety Data Sheet states combustion can create formaldehyde, ammonia, nitrogen oxide, hydrogen cyanide and ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal disturbances, and kidney damage. [1] When burned, the chemical oxidation of the fuel yields noxious fumes, requiring foods being cooked to be contained in a receptacle such as a pot or pan, and burned tablets will leave a sticky dark residue on the bottom of pots. If they are stored or used under damp conditions then they can break up... » Read More I would not recommend use of it indoor. Here's copy/paste from wiki...Esbit's Material Safety Data Sheet states combustion can create formaldehyde, ammonia, nitrogen oxide, hydrogen cyanide and ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal disturbances, and kidney damage. [1] When burned, the chemical oxidation of the fuel yields noxious fumes, requiring foods being cooked to be contained in a receptacle such as a pot or pan, and burned tablets will leave a sticky dark residue on the bottom of pots. If they are stored or used under damp conditions then they can break up while burning and shed burning fragments, although this claim is hard to verify or reproduce. « Show Less
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I would not recommend use of it indoor. Here's copy/paste from wiki... Esbit's Material Safety Data Sheet states combustion can create formaldehyde, ammonia, nitrogen oxide, hydrogen cyanide and ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal disturbances, and kidney damage. [1] When burned, the chemical oxidation of the fuel yields noxious fumes, requiring foods being cooked to be contained in a receptacle such as a pot or pan, and burned tablets will leave a sticky dark residue on the bottom of pots. If they are stored or used under damp conditions then they can break up while burning and shed burning fragments, although this claim is hard to verify or reproduce.
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As Esbit fuel is chemical, I do not recommend it for indoor use.It is great outdoor and well -vented areas.
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Technically, sure. However, Esbit fuel is amazing because it provides a lot of heat for not very much weight-- it's ideal for backpacking and the like, where weight as a premium. Additionally, esbit smells pretty bad, so I'd not advise it indoors unless you have to. Plus, to make a big meal for a family would take many tablets. For emergency camp stove cooking, I'd suggest a 2 burner Primus stove that uses small cylinders of propane. If you don't need to carry the fuel, just store it in the basement? Go with propane. No unpleasant smell, and much greater heat output allowing for a much easier large meal. Technically, sure. However, Esbit fuel is amazing because it provides a lot of heat for not very much weight-- it's ideal for backpacking and the like, where weight as a premium. Additionally, esbit smells pretty bad, so I'd not advise it indoors unless you have to. Plus, to make a big meal for a family would take many tablets. For emergency camp stove cooking, I'd suggest a 2 burner Primus stove that uses small cylinders of propane. If you don't need to carry the fuel, just store it in the basement? Go with propane. No unpleasant smell, and much greater heat output allowing for a much... » Read More Technically, sure. However, Esbit fuel is amazing because it provides a lot of heat for not very much weight-- it's ideal for backpacking and the like, where weight as a premium. Additionally, esbit smells pretty bad, so I'd not advise it indoors unless you have to. Plus, to make a big meal for a family would take many tablets. For emergency camp stove cooking, I'd suggest a 2 burner Primus stove that uses small cylinders of propane. If you don't need to carry the fuel, just store it in the basement? Go with propane. No unpleasant smell, and much greater heat output allowing for a much easier large meal. « Show Less
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As long as there is some type of small grate for the pots to sit on, I wouldn't see why not. I'm actually thinking of getting a second set of these pots and a solid fuel stove to put into a bug out bag. Hope that helps.
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There are pictures on internet with a wood stove in them but I use a Coleman infra red tent heater cheap to operate with no mess
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Sure they can. I've used mine plenty of times over an open campfire. Just watch the plastic/rubber on the handles that they don't melt if you get them to close to the fire.
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Yes it can be used indoors. This is one of the advantages of a butane powered stove vs a propane powered stove.
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I've used this type of stove indoors for years. I don't see any reason why you couldn't use it inside, it's the same as a built in gas stove.
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Alex, This model does have electronic ignition for the burners so you would have manually light one during a power outage. Most gas ovens can not be operated without power since both the ignition and the temperature regulation is electronically controlled.
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I am sorry I can't be too much in help. I use them only on electric stovetops.
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I don't see why not as the fuel can be used indoors. You just need to be able to snuff the flame.
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I've not used mine for either but suspect it would not be the best way to cook them. The fire is on one long burner and would only heat a narrow portion of the pot or coffee maker.
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Yes. I have brought these over to a friends house for pot lucks. The have an induction stove top and they work like a charm!
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I use high heat with mine and they are fine. I have electric, so not quit sure, just would make sure dishes are centered on burner.
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No! Never use a camp stove indoors. There is a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Of course, you can. This uint certainly won't know the difference between a kitchen in an RV, or a home! As long as you supply it with the appropriate power source [12v]..it will be fine.
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Yes, it can be used during power outages as long as the small battery is not dead. The battery lights the gas just like many of the propane grills use. It can use either propane or natural gas. There are two connections on the back of the fireplace and you'd hook up to the correct one depending on what type of full you are going to run it on.
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You could probably bake bread in it when there is not a power grid failure. Not dependent on a failure
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Have only used them on stove top, but I don't see why not. Can't be that much different than a stove burner.