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Recently I performed a test comparing the difference between the Esbit
and Stansport fuel tablets. Below are the results of these test. At some
point in time I'll also include test using different Alcohol fuels.
| Water: |
2
cups of tap water (approx. 60 degrees) |
| Pot: |
.9
liter Titanium pot |
| Conditions: |
Air
temps in the low 50's with a slight breeze (enough to blow the pot
stuff sack around if not weighted down). |
| Stove: |
Fallingwater
Multi-Fuel Stove |
Stansport Fuel Tablet:
| Weight
(per tab) |
.7
oz |
| Cost |
$2.99
for 8 tablets |
| Contains |
Hexamethylenetetramine |
| *Toxicity |
No
claims on tablet |
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Residue |
As
it burns it forms a heavy ash block around the fuel. I needed to knock
this off to expose the fuel to burn. The ash was cutting off air flow
to the fuel. |
| Odor |
Has
one but didn't seem objectionable in an open air environment. |
| Time
to steam & bubbles |
5
minutes 15 seconds |
| Time
to rolling boil |
7
minutes 30 seconds |
| Time
to burn out |
approximately
15 minutes. |
| Comments |
Seems
to boil cleaner than the Esbit without the stick residue on bottom
of pot. |
Esbit Fuel Tablet:
| Weight
(per tab) |
.5
oz |
| Cost |
$6
for 12 tablets |
| Contains |
Methenamine |
| *Toxicity |
No
claims on tablet |
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Residue |
No
ash around the fuel, however; it leaves a sticky residue on the bottom
of the pot. |
| Odor |
Claims
to be odorless (Their tester must have no sense of smell.) |
| Time
to steam & bubbles |
5
minutes |
| Time
to rolling boil |
7
minutes 45 seconds |
| Time
to burn out |
approximately
12 minutes. |
| Comments |
Each
fuel tablet is individually wrapped. This makes it a bit more convinent
to carry. |
Conclusion: From my limited test I can't say that either tablet was
a clear winner. However, it is good to have a good and cheaper alternative
to Esbit.
*Toxicity - Both products say to keep away from children and call a
doctor if swallowed.
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