Sterno is Your Freind

[ptmmatssc]

Just a heads up to those living in Maine . I just recently got back from the Marden's in Lewiston , where I purchased a case (72) of Ready heat cans . They are made by Sterno , and having used a few of these during the last power outage , I can say they work well .

The price for a case ? I paid $4 for the whole case . That's 5.5 cents a piece . if you want them , you have to ask for them since they are not on the shelves . They keep them out back in the downstairs section .

Just thought I would let you guys know in case you wanted to stock up on some of these . For me , I'll be picking up another case when I head back to the city , before they run out .

Edit : my mistake , they are not "Ready Heat" , but instead are "Handy Fuel , Canned Heat" .

 

[jamz]

Wow, nice catch!

 

[ptmmatssc]

This is the stuff . Didn't realize it cost that much . Hehe , I got it for 1/10 cost !

http://www.restockit.com/Fuel-Can-Handy-7Oz-2-Hr-(STEHF03008).html?source=froogle

 

[Adam_MA]

Nice pickup!

 

[C-pher]

Crap, my best friends' parents live in Lewiston. He's going up there over Easter...I'm going to ask him if he'd pick me up a case.

Thanks for the heads up. And nice find!

 

[C-pher]

Well, I got the call that his dad picked me up a few cases...he's going up there for Easter so he'll bring them back with him.

I can't thank you enough for posting this.

 

[ptmmatssc]

No prob. I'm not a greedy guy and thought I would "share the wealth" in a way .

 

[Plural of Mongoose]

I had some of this stuff in storage for a few years until I noticed that the contents seemed to have evaporated and the jelled fuel had shrunken and started to get hard.
Isnt this stuff alcohol based?
I dont think the tops are tight enough to preserve the fuel for long periods of time. At any rate, make sure to buy fresh product.

 

[Wildweasel]

Yes I think it is Methyl alcohol and a few other bits. here is a web site with some good info including a recipe for making your own no idea if it is good or not..
http://zenstoves.net/Sterno.htm

I had some of this stuff in storage for a few years until I noticed that the contents seemed to have evaporated and the jelled fuel had shrunken and started to get hard.
Isnt this stuff alcohol based?
I dont think the tops are tight enough to preserve the fuel for long periods of time. At any rate, make sure to buy fresh product.