Thursday, September 22, 2011

How To Use A Camp Stove For Emergency Purposes

By Adam Rise


As global warming continues to cause sudden and massive weather formations, energy providers are having an increasingly difficult time ensuring that everyone has electricity. At the same time, home heating systems, stoves, and many appliances rely on at least some electricity for their operation. Without a question, anyone that has gone through Hurricane Katrina, a large earthquake, or a tsunami can tell you that it can take days, and even months to regain electricity. While a camp stove will not take the place of electricity, at least it will provide a source of heat.

Even if you do not go camping, it will be to your advantage to keep a propane camping stoves on hand. Irregardless of whether you choose a model that uses sterno cans, propane cylinders, or butane, at least you will be able to cook food and keep warm. At the very least, if you already have a supply of candles and flashlights on hand, a camp stove will be every bit as useful.

If you live in an area where the temperatures get cold during the winter, you may also want to purchase a heater. That said, if you are looking for a stove that is economical on fuel, you may find it better to purchase one dedicated stove, and one heater.In some cases, you can find one unit that will serve as a stove as well as a heater.

Depending on where you live, you should give some thought to the amount of time that you may find yourself without electricity. As an example, if you live in an area where there are many hurricanes, it may help to have enough fuel to last several days. Even if you do not purchase your supply all at once, you can buy a bottle at a time and set it aside.

Before you are faced with an emergency situation, it will be to your advantage to make sure that you know how to use the propane camping stove safely. This will include determining where you will operate the stove, as well as practicing to make sure that you are familiar with the equipment. If you plan carefully, this and other inexpensive equipment can help you manage an emergency with a minimal amount of stress.As you study the instructions, you may also want to set up a checklist or maintenance schedule in order to make sure that the stove remains in good working order.




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