DIY Flower pot candle tiny house/camper van/power cut heater tested. Effectiveness? Carbon monoxide?

In this video I test a simple flower pot/candle heater for its effectiveness and safety.
The internet is full of plans for flower pot heaters that run on candles, but are they really effective? More importantly, are they carbon monoxide safe?
Because we have two identical camping pods, we were able to run a comparison test using one pod as a control while running a candle heater in the other pod.
It's the most definitive experiment possible outside a laboratory.
*We do not encourage the use of improvised heaters. Any naked flame in an enclosed space has inherent risks and extreme care must be taken. Fire and carbon monoxide risks must be balanced against discomfort and the risk of hypothermia. This video is intended to inform, not advocate their use.*
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[@christiansfortruth5953]

Thanks for the safety tips. I once lived on a 20 foot boat in winter. I had a galor gas fire on all day while I was in bed. I worked nights. One day I woke up about 2pm to go to the loo. I got up and nearly passed out. My head was thumping. I got out onto the deck and I could not stand up straight. A friend saw me and caught me before I went into the river headfirst. I nearly died that day. If I had not wanted to pee I would have gone bye byes for ever. Carbon Monoxide is lethal. I suggest when using these things you have ventilation At the very least a hole in the roof for the CM to get out. Cheers.

[@TimeSurfer206]

_And get a Carbon Monoxide Detector!_ I almost died as a kid from CO Poisoning, because of a blocked furnace vent. A few months back, using my propane cooktop in my Caravan (Travel Trailer, for us yanks), my CO alarm went off. I turned off the stove, opened the door, and stepped outside. No. I FELL outside. It is accurately described as "The Silent Killer."

[@jacquelinejohnson7541]

Thanks i HV a carbon monoxide detector and I leave my window open a little ,I'm glad u are ok bless that was close 🙏💖👍🤗🇬🇧

[@dianedenny2964]

. 5th

[@kurtsteiner8384]

I agree that why you dont have gas on ships. Butaine and propane gas are heavier than natural gas. And give off carbon monoxide. You need good ventilation if using this. They are not for continual use. Sounds like you were lucky

[@mireilroy7938]

Et que dire d'une plante?

[@isabellajones8535]

ANY naked flame, be it a coal or wood fire, a gas heater, candle heaters, always always keep your place ventilated. I grew up the daughter of a coal mine electrician - and it was the first lesson. We had vent bricks in the cottages the mine build, a brick in the exterior wall, one or two per room, with holes in. Specially made to vent. In modern times, we have forgotten these things the people of 100 yrs ago were well familiar with.

[@liverpoollass7600]

I have an Edwardian terraced house takes costs more to heat but in each of the 3 bedrooms I got those vent bricks. They have a covering inside the room so can adjust how much its open. Very good in winter as can keep windows closed and just have vent on half open, so have ventilation but still keep room warm. Don't know why they stopped building houses this way, it's common sense really especially with dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Plus in last ten years of living here I haven't had any coughs or colds etc, yet when was living at old address (a new build) I always had the flu or a cold in winter without fail. Think maybe the ventilation in old houses is better for not getting colds etc.

[@pippylou2225]

@@liverpoollass7600 100% agree with you!

[@SeventhEraProduction]

Are the vented bricks low near the floor or high closer to the ceiling? In Australia back in the 50's our house was built with two vents per room high up near the ceiling, always open. Fortunately the winters were mild.

[@isabellajones8535]

@@SeventhEraProduction they were high near the ceiling. Also every room had one small window which opened above the two bigger ones also for ventilation.

[@mikeries8549]

If you study old Victorian homes you'd find they vent the attic and have inlets in the basement so the house cools itself in summer.

[@laurakryzanowski3193]

Putting a shallow pan of River stones on the top is lovely as if you are feeling cold you can pick a stone up and hold it... Or put a few in a pan to put your feet on top.... It is also possible to heat up bricks wrapped in a towel to stick in one's bed... Another favorite of mine is to have wool and leather clothing layer..layer and layer. Down is wonderful too...nature provides when we remember what our ancestors did .. canopy beds with curtains that closed also helped to keep things warm...so does a tent on the bed ..

[@justdefacts]

Tent on a bed is a clever idea in power cut. While it's rare I'd use heating during the night it would be a good way to conserve heat if necessary even during the day. Just as comfy to sit on a bed as on a couch

[@gooeyrhubarb1593]

I 💖 my sheepskins!

[@padraigmulligan2742]

Remember this for anyone trying it........keep the candles as far away as possible from each other under the pot that you use........do not put them all together in a bunch where they are touching each other.......they will ignite in certain circumstances if they get too hot....leave it exactly like they did in the video with that gap at the bot.....do not encase them at the bot of the pot.

[@naomisims7230]

Yep, I had already proved you right before seeing your post here...I made the mistake of letting the candles touch & had placed a metal tray beneath the candles...had quite a fire blazing up when the wax ignited, but was able to smother it out fairly quickly without too much damage. You must be sure the wax doesn't reach ignition temperature, so be cautious as he said here, everyone.

[@cmaggie5748]

Metal tray to out candles on is wise

[@trailertrashfire]

Also they will melt each other

[@cmaggie5748]

I've used Terra Cotta heaters fir several years now they work great abd I make my own candles mixing crisco w wax be careful making these. You will get burned if you still it on yourself abd it cannot boil. Very easy to do but I've become an expert at it now.

[@justtinkering6713]

Use a flat black, cast iron, pot for more heat.

[@cbass2755]

I’m so glad you said that…that “being cold for long periods of time can be demoralizing, very unpleasant”. I’m extremely temperature sensitive. I have fibromyalgia, and when cold I can hardly move. More than most people when cold. And now that I’m an old women, it’s painful. The cold actually hurts me. This past summer was so hot, everyone complained. Me, I was gardening, cutting grass, whatever. I loved it! So for this winter, you can imagine how I have prepared for it with threats of no gas or electricity to keep my home warm so I can move about. We’ll see how I did. Everything will be an experiment to see how we did planning to keep warm in the winter. Better believe it, we all will learn and know what to do for the future winters. Thank you for this tip. It will be just one more prep I’ll add to my arsenal to keep warm. Thank you. I do have carbon monoxide detectors in the home. Blessings from Michigan

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

I highly recommend hot water bottles while sedentary. Conductive heat is by far the most efficient means of warming, a single pot of hot water can give hours of comfort.

[@cbass2755]

@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture Hot water bottles…I have one! That would be so nice under my blankets while I’m sitting down on the couch knitting or on my iPad. TY!! I do have a heating blanket too. Great idea!! ♥️

[@cbass2755]

@@Chanel95-d6u Yes! Ambient temperature. If I feel the cold walking, ouch!! It hurts doesn’t it. I’ve become a real weenie as I’ve aged. Oh well…it’s how we handle it that counts. I must admit, I’m happy someone understands what what I mean when I say cold hurts. It does! Heating blankets save me too. Stay safe and warm Chanel95. Gods Blessings on you moving forward…♥️✝️

[@shonamcwilliam4171]

I'm the same as you, I have Fibromyalgia and M.E. The cold makes me ill and so very sore. What I've done is buy a 2x2 gazebo to put over my bed. It has 2 sides that open and 2 sides with windows. It's slightly off the floor so air can circulate when all walls are closed. I'm planning to have 2 candle lanterns hanging for light and warmth. Also of course a combined carbon monoxide and smoke detector. The Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 weather along with 300% increase in my gas and electric means without this way of keeping warm, I'd probably die.

[@cbass2755]

@@shonamcwilliam4171 Omg Shona. I'm not that bad. Jezz...I'm glad you found a way to keep warmth in while in bed. But maybe a heating blanket? I know your electric will be high, but I have a generator I can plug in the blanket into. We all will do what we have to do to survive. Blessings dear...✝️

[@chelleb3055]

We have a pack of Siberian Huskies that produce so much body heat I think I could survive by just bringing them all in and shutting them inside a room! This is a great alternative, though. 😄

[@seanconnell622]

I have Husky Heater too, very reliable ..

[@lat1419]

We have triple basset power

[@shirleylake7738]

My Dad said,"It's so cold out It's a three dog night."

[@briannemorna4268]

I have three Pomeranians,. Their constant barking heats the room up really well even at night. Lol

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I have a shih tzu. They were bred to keep ladies' feet warm.

[@downtime86stars17]

I tried a flower pot heater in the bedroom during a February wind storm here in Seattle which had knocked out the power. The temperature outdoors was about 40° F. It was a small bedroom and maybe increased the temperature 3 or 4 degrees. It helped a bit but I still spent the eight hours or so that the power was out curled up in bed under as many blankets as possible.

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

The flowerpot only concentrates the heat. You could just as well burn the candles without the pot.

[@SH1974]

A tealight candle gives around 40 Watts of heat power. When it burns for 4 hours, that equals 4h x 40W = 160Wh or 0,16kWh. The pot (roof, some use different sizes of clay pots) above the candle(s) does not increase that amount of energy, but it helps spreading the heat to the room (otherwise the heat energy would ascend very fast and heat just the roof of the room). I'd suggest using a carbon monoxide alarm sensor when burning any kind of combustive material in any kind of small and enclosed room. P.s. Stearine (palm wax) candles burn longer and cleaner than common paraffine candles.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

It does not change the amount of energy, but it does change the effectiveness of that energy. For example, the difference between radiant heat and conductive heat in terms of effectiveness is the difference between sitting a foot away from a hot water bottle, and sitting holding the hot water bottle. Same amount of energy, just used differently.

[@SH1974]

​@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture Some think when they put enough pots over a single tealight, it heats more than an 1kW radiator. Ot that they can heat the whole house with a few tealights. ;) 6 Tealights in a (well insulated) tiny house certainly bring a noticeable increase of temperature. But in such a small Room, You'll need ventilation and over the hours that ventilation probably wastes more heat energy than You get from the candles. Ayway You'd feel more comfortable with the candles, because of the direct radiation of the "hot" pots. But that lasts only a bit longer then the candles will burn. I'd be not surprised if the energy calculation over the whole night was negative with the candles. Certainly it is so if You sleep or forget closing the ventilation when the candles have burned out. That will be a cold wake-up the next morning...

[@ChookchaserY]

You are measuring the air temp which will be the same with or without the pot

[@mikeries8549]

A light bulb makes more heat.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

@@mikeries8549 not even remotely true.

[@bethanyephraim2761]

I have watched many of these type of videos of DIY room heaters but your explanation with the carbon monoxide testing was so very important. I take for granted that these DIY room heaters are going to come in very handy when the grid goes down. Thank you so much, I watched your video with keen interest and saved the link to share with others.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Thank you very much, Bethany.

[@jamesjameson4566]

Same, I watched a few last year, not one mention of carbon monoxide, even when asked the video maker they didn't bother replying. So very good video

[@meggi8048]

what the heck are you talking "when the grid goes down"? when failed policies in your country lead to grid outtage you better go on the streets and fix your government.

[@bethanyephraim2761]

@@meggi8048 .. you are an extremely RUDE, IDIOTIC and IGNORANT WOMAN to tell me to fix the government. The grid has nothing to do with the government bringing it down but there are far more dangerous things that ARE DEFINETELY GOING TO HAPPEN and YOU ARE THE ONE WHO WILL BE WALKING THE STREETS that's when you will die in panic... Good riddance to the bad rubbish.🤢🤮

[@lilalabom6393]

So, then, does burning scented wax or candles not put off the same gas?

[@Jaysonbc1234]

Carbon monoxide alarms are so cheap and readily available, it's so worth it to have one with you.

[@saamohod]

I'm from Ukraine. This is very helpful.

[@timwhite5562]

As someone who lived in a tent for over a year I'll tell you something you never hear about using candles, alcohol and things like that for heat: they produce more soot than you might think, especially candles. After a while it gets over everything. Carbon monoxide is bad, but a little is a lot better than hypothermia.

[@denisripley8699]

Yes, carbon (soot) deposits, micro-particles, are a health hazard. The carbon comes from the very breakdown of hydrocarbons (Hydrogen and Carbon atoms) Anything which burns with an orange/yellow flame .. it's the carbon molecules glowing. Ethanol (Alcohol), consists of Oxygen and Hydrogen atoms, burns almost invisibly with blue flame. It's not a hydrocarbon so in the presence of oxygen it forms only Carbon dioxide and water; it does not result in Carbon monoxide. Any carbon deposits (soot) present on cooking pots is indication of insufficient oxygen - and this can also result in Carbon monoxide. I believe some campers add water to their ethanol which reduces the combustion temperature, so there's more oxygen at the flame.

[@suewalker8586]

😢😢😢❤❤❤

[@cookiecrumble2245]

Just tried your candle idea with an upside down colander on a tile with fully covered 6 candles - works perfectly GREAT

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Fantastic!

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Any open fire needs to be treated with caution. I have a 20 kilo stone heat sink under the candles, they're not in any danger of overheating.

[@tonjaallen4369]

I used tea candles one winter. I didn't know about carbon monoxide coming off candles. But I could heat one room cook and heat water to bathe.

[@jasmijnariel]

I want a vid of that 😂🤦‍♀️ massi ve candles i guess?

[@tonjaallen4369]

I used tea candles a metal table, and two iron burners put the candles under the burners add a pan of water. Yes it used about 200 candles weekly. Not optimal but we're alive.

[@tonjaallen4369]

It did catch fire twice. Very scary

[@tomtom4405]

I have a multi gas detector (for exploring old mines and confined spaces). I "bump" test this before every trip by giving it a "sniff" of low oxygen, carbon monoxide methane, H2S to make sure it is actually working (and also I get official calibration every couple of years). To make carbon monoxide I use a tealight candle on a baking tray with 1 cm water (to make an air seal) then invert a big cooking pot. This is very effective at making CO. If people do not have a big air gap and keep the pot high above the flame they will make CO, you must keep all of the candle flame well below the entry of the pot and its stale air. I make CO intentionally and I can tell you it works even without my water seal

[@eddiegreg7064]

I found that a large stock pot works the best because of surface area for heat to sync. Awesome showing Thanks 🙈🙉🙊

[@purplealmondwellness8903]

This was so interesting. Thank you for this. Everyone has a pot, and, most likely small candles. Very cool. The safety, carbon monoxide, tips were wonderful.

[@johnndavis7647]

At last someone understands the concept of radiant heat. How warm it feels depends on the humidity in the room. Usually the air tends to be dry in the winter making it feel colder than it is. If you put a big coffee pot on top of the upside down pot then as the water heated up it would put some humidity in the air. Also at bedtime you could put some hot water in a canteen or bedwarmer and put it in the toe of your sleeping bag. That would keep you warm all night without the risk of going to sleep with an open flame burning. Thanks for the video.

[@concernedcitizen9466]

Yes, humid air holds heat better and would increase the efficiency of the heater, something I learned as a process operator. I am going to use a similar setup as an emergency heater for a small room where I keep my garden cuttings/plants I overwinter.

[@___HH___]

@@concernedcitizen9466 A tea-light candle under any kind of pot is not going to warm even your smallest room. Re-think.

[@concernedcitizen9466]

@@___HH___ Thanks for the reply, you have made some assumptions that the only resources I have available are just a tea light candle and a pot. And that if it comes down to it, I'm going to try to continue to heat the whole room. I also like to think through this type of problem. I'm a gardener, more of a survival focus with my gardening and I find that I like the challenge of gardening and what come along with it is the weather. I'm looking at it from a cheap, low tech way of protecting overwintering plants and getting seeds off to an early start for the next season. Increasingly occurring power outages happen during the winter. I'm looking at this idea along with some rigid insulation and plastic sheeting to make an emergency greenhouse in my garage that gets lots of sunlight during the day. I also rather find out now if it will work or not while I can still get things. I like the problem, I'll figure it out.

[@___HH___]

@@concernedcitizen9466 The three areas of study I was most interested in as I worked towards my first degree were physical optics, nuclear particles, and thermodynamics. My areas of greatest achievement were in materials science and quantum physics. I achieved my PhD after realizing my lifelong interest in the nuclear field. As you eventually will discover that a tea-light candle will in no circumstance safely heat even your smallest closet, my best advice to you is be careful to not burn down your house. Good luck to you.

[@concernedcitizen9466]

@@___HH___ well, you got me there, but I don't think I'm going to need a PHD to figure how to do this project. Thanks for the the concern for my saftey though.

[@Wolfnotsheep1]

I could never figure out when I have a candle in my bedroom I wake up with headaches at night and that's just one tea candle thank you so much this information was very valuable to me

[@stargazing777]

Thank you so much! I finally tried it and it keeps me really warm, in a small room on a building rooftop that have no electricity!

[@Critterfest_Sanctuary]

3 candles and a deep cast iron pot will sweat you out of a small room. Thank you for your advice at the end. I am definitely picking up one up to keep things safe. Peace.

[@pitbull2005]

It only increased the room by 3 degrees! Hardly likely to sweat you out! LOL

[@genevievespianostudio]

@@pitbull2005 yes that's what I thought. The temp increased from 11 to 13, hardly tropical!

[@lorraineparker8986]

I live in a small cottage and lighting. Few candles in the evening defiantly warms the room because it drys the air 👍

[@felixcat9318]

I commend you on the simplicity, thoroughness, accuracy and safety of your demonstration! Interesting, informative, and with absolute emphasis on personal safety when using an open flame for heating. I particularly liked that you used a CO2 Detector and recommended their usage in addition to stating limits and comparable gas ring limits. I'm happy to subscribe to such an honest, straightforward and professionally run channel.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Thank you very much!

[@SheenaRea]

Thanks for this very helpful video! Didn't realize the consideration of Carbon Monoxide exposure. Yep, I'll be careful. We're expecting a lot of snow over two days (hooray!! 🙂) and there may be power outages. Not worried, just planning ahead! Hey thanks again! 👍

[@bonniefrench9884]

Another concept to add to the mix. Place the other pot filled with sand or dirt on top of the bottom pot. It acts like a heat battery and radiates heat long after the candles burn down. You can use qt. canning jars with lids instead of the pot. Then wrap them in a towel and hold them to your torso or place them at your feet.

[@pablosaintmarr3223]

A smaller COPPER pot not a steel pot would require less candles , would heat up quicker . Yir man used a steel pot- copper is 20 times more conductive and would have reached the same temp in 5 minutes using 1 or 2 candles.

[@teresasis6980]

I like your idea but what about rocks in a pot on top of the bottom one. Would that work?

[@pauloakes5718]

Also mix some thermite with the sand and use a vegetable oil burner as it is cheaper than the candles which have trebled in price here in Blighty!

[@denisame5523]

@@pablosaintmarr3223 where have you seen wildly cooper pots lately? The inox ones you or aluminum are popular. The experiment/demonstration is done with what you already have.

[@lynnettemurphy8243]

@@denisame5523 Perhaps some folk already have copper pans. Please don't knock others ideas. Given the current fuel crisis we need all the help we can get. Yes copper pans are expensive but maybe try second hand/charity shops for them.

[@llandriell]

Just started assembling materials to have this style of heater ready to go when it becomes nose-numbingly cold this winter. I appreciate this video and the comment section, thank you

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

I'm currently uploading a video that might be useful for you.

[@texassews535]

I do have a CM detector and will use it to use a canned gas stove when cooking also. It is necessary. Thank you for this demonstration. It was very interesting and useful, especially since we may all be without heat in the future.😢

[@DL-dv4jk]

This is a great idea for an emergency situation using simple materials that most folks have sitting in their cupboards. Thanks for sharing the info!

[@jasmijnariel]

Its not working, whatever he says

[@natashafranko5038]

Thank you very much for explaining this and also about the carbon monoxide aswell . That was very useful to know . Good idea to have to carbon monoxide detector.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jack-wi5qr]

I’ve used metal coffee cans that I drill a series of 1 and a quarter inch holes around the base for air intake, the same amount around the top. Using tea candles, I kept my homemade truck camper very warm in the Canadian mountains. I agree that you have to have good ventilation, so in my camper I used a battery powered exhaust fan and another to draw in fresh air. Do the same when tenting in the colder weather here.

[@Merlinsdog]

I'm literally in a caravan at the mo & using 8hr tealight candles under ceramic plant pots & it definitely gives off more heat than the candles themselves.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Thank you Gary. Your lived experience is far more valid than the opinions of armchair physicists.

[@donparkinson9561]

I have recently seen another video that a fellow used to heat his wooden insulated hut that he used to tow into the bush behind his snowmobile. The heater he placed in it used 4 taller, thicker candles inside an empty ammo box with a locking door. The lid was removed and the rubber gasket as well, but he replaced the seal with a fireproof seal and he had also cut an opening where the handle was. He inserted a tempered glass, then used a fireproof caulking substance to adhere the glass to the inside of the lid. The fireproof seal was applied next. That lid was removed from the box while he fashioned the door. For the box portion of the build he used a drill to cut two holes apiece into the sides of the metal ammo box. These holes were also placed on both sides in a parallel configuration. He used a hole saw for this. Next he used the same hole sat to cut one hole in both ends of the box. The pipes he used were common tailpipes for an automobile. These two single holes were used as an intake any out take ports for external air intake through the floor and out the wall at one end of his hut. That vent wall had a backing using a cement sheet against the interior wall then a sheet metal interior cover, into which he placed a hole neat the peak. Sheet metal screws secured the panel in place and a thickness of fibre insulation was placed around the exhaust pipe at the peak. Another piece of sheet metal held the insulation in. That external sheet metal had a hole cut into it for the chimney. An insert fit into the tailpipe to extend it above the height of the roof of his hut. A fireproof cap allowed no moisture to enter that external port. Into the four holes on the sides, he had inserted two tailpipes about18 inches long. All the pipes were held in place using a liquid weld which was allowed to harden and the interior and exterior surfaces of the ammo box were treated to a fire retardant paint. Into these two 18 inch pipes he inserted two elbow pipes on one end. At the lower end two computer intake fans were inserted. These would reheat the internal air of the hut overnight and create no carbon monoxide buildup in the hut. The box was secured to the sheet metal wall then the door was reattached, with the locking latch placed on top. The stove held four long candles which burned until 5am. He was already snug in his bunk and warm in his bag. The ambient temperature of the internal space was +20 degrees in the hut with an external temperature of -11 degrees Celsius. If I saved the link, it would have saved me typing this. At least you now have an alternative that is safer to use in your space and has zero carbon dioxide buildup.

[@donparkinson9561]

Found it! Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIvRkqyFiraBaJo

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Yep, I saw that at the time. It's an excellent design. I'd like to build something similar using cooking oil and a carbon felt wick, but I have a very long wish list!

[@keithmcgarrigle8921]

I live in Wales part of the UK. Weather wise we are lucky. I like our comments. Best regards Keith.

[@lat1419]

We used this type of heater in our small polytunnel (8' x 25')when there was an unexpected late frost and we had a lot of seedlings in there. It worked really well, keeping the temperature above 5°C over night. We use the garden min / max thermometers to check the environment. Obviously we didn't need a CO monitor, but I would suggest any internal use of candles or butane/ propane heaters or little cook stoves it is fairly important.

[@TimeSurfer206]

Yeah, plants could really care less about Carbon Monoxide. In your usage, the candles actually were helping the seedlings, from not just the heat, but the extra Carbon Dioxide in their diet. I wouldn't stay too long in there, though.

[@angiekrajewski6419]

Ok but what to do than with carbon monoxyd ?? If we should have a thing like this for heat?!?! Should we have an opening somewhere??? Otherwise it is dangerous to show us this…

[@lat1419]

@@TimeSurfer206 It is a polytunnel, not a sealed room! CO could never build up to any level of toxicty. Basically a plastic bag on metal stilts, with doors cut in each end.

[@jampasritalon4180]

Candles were not invented last year. People have been burning them for a while and tnere are no records of catholics dieing "en mass" (lol pun) from CO poisoning. CO from candles is measureable with modern equipment but at such a low concentration as to be negligible. Leave it to westerners to worry about having a CO detector for emergency heating! Don't forget your helmet and elbow pads before you jump out of the window of a burning building too!

[@lat1419]

@@jasmijnariel plants use carbon dioxide *CO2*. The poisonous gas is carbon monoxide *CO*.

[@scaredycats2794]

This is helpful, because we live in an apartment and are about to get hazardous winter weather. There's a chance of power outages and over a foot of snow, maybe two. Have to do something to attempt to keep us and our cat warm. Hope we don't need it, but happy to notice this

[@KP11520]

WOW! How refreshing! Keeping it real and as real as it gets! No need for a desired outcome. Just facts! I've seen small wall mount fireplaces that use insulated chimney. The better ones have a feed tube that uses outside air only to feed the fire so no heated internal air is used and not creating a cold air suction draft! Uses smaller pieces of hardwood! Very decent heat output that can be slowed with intake air control. Stay warm Brother!

[@KP11520]

And a pot of water on the inverted pot will store heat, as well as add humidity, which makes air feel warmer. Low humidity air always feels colder than humid air at the same temps. Long Term candle use has negative effects on lungs though. Not a clean fuel. Short term ONLY!

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

In Scotland, adding humidity is something we avoid at all costs.

[@daveburrows830]

I bought a reptile heater you recommended it is under me feet now nice a toasty thank you

[@iskrazpolski1847]

add a little table salt to each candle will extend the burning time of the candle by about 30%

[@chelamcguire]

Thanks for this tip.

[@laubecker4]

When you say add salt to the candle, you mean spray the pure salt on top of the candle? Thank you

[@iskrazpolski1847]

@@laubecker4 add salt to the liquid wax when the 🕯️ candle is burning

[@laubecker4]

@@iskrazpolski1847 Thank you ☺️

[@lisalee2885]

Yes that's a tip many should know 👍👍 Some people use Crisco cans...the small ones as candles

[@charly9797]

LOVE THE IDEA OF THE POT, BUT WITH A COOKING OIL LAMP,,,THANK YOU FOR THE IDEA,,,,,🤗🤗

[@nywvblue]

Thank you. This video may save lives this winter.

[@reactiontoeffectiveenemyfire]

Good video taff I like the no nonsense approach you narrate your videos 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Thanks!

[@Opceedee]

Very good warning about the CO. Everything with a flame emits it and when not ventilated enough, it accumulates in the room and in your body. The MAC value of carbon monoxide is 20ppm. This is the value where someone can be in for 8 hours per day. If you give your body time to get rid of it after that, you’re fine. At levels lower than 20 ppm, your body gets rid of it in time before it accumulates too high to be a problem. Ofcourse, sources of carbon monoxide don’t really emit the same amount of it, so having a CO detector in the room when doing this will give you a warning before it becomes a problem. Also take into account that babies and children have a higher vulnerability to it. Once the candles have burned out, the pot still emits radiant heat. It would be nice to see how long it takes for this contraption to heat up the room until it finally cools to the level of the unheated one, and then extrapolate the numbers to see how much Watts of heat energy you brought into the room.

[@criss6945]

Funny thing, I was just thinking of a similar method with candles under a big pot (as it's same principle as a radiator, it radiates heat). Thanks, this is a life saving idea during these difficult times. 👍

[@wendyrowland7787]

Looks like quite a good emergency cooking hob used very carefully..

[@ritamariekelley4077]

Appreciated the scientific precision, especially re safety.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

CO is less of an issue in open spaces.

[@belindadunne4312]

Educational video. Thanks for the safety recommendations 👍🏼

[@jeffreyvasby3230]

I would like to see if an alcohol penny can stove would create more heat. Yes Always have ventilation and a carbon/fire alarm inside. Great video and prayers to you and your family 🙏😇⛪🇺🇸

[@Stanbott]

I like how your house looks like an upside down boat

[@johnnyc8775]

Than you for showing us that experiment and especially the carbon monoxide issue which is of great importance.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Thanks!

[@brianmurphy8790]

Many things work way better than tealights, for instance, regular candles. What works better than any candle is an empty salsa jar, a tampon and some paraffin/diesel/olive oil - even vegetable oil will work, but it gives a very sooty flame. Poke 2 holes in the lid, one in middle for tampon to act as a wick, then another small hole to let air in. BTW, leave the applicator on the tampon, it gives wick adjustment and stops it from expanding. Put the mouses-tail end into the paraffin. If you've got one, use a copper pan. Also, breeze blocks and/or bricks make for good heat storage. Encase the pan with them or just use them without pan. Before the days of hot-water bottles, people used hot bricks wrapped in a towel.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Please share this experiment when you perform it.

[@brrjohnson8131]

I assumed the tampon was in the jar, submerged in oil. Then you said leave the applicator on for wick adjustment & put the string into the oil. Your instructions are a bit unclear. How does your contraption work?

[@mickthemerciless9694]

Thanks. Great advice. Especially concerning carbon monoxide.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dc9291]

basic practical and even I can do it w/o getting intimidated. Thank You

[@dawnburke2756]

Wow this popped up in my news feed - fantastic experiment- explained everything in great detail - well done 👏 I’ve seen other videos with clay pots ect too but Nobody ever does carbon monoxide test -

[@ZiggyLu-og3zp]

Wow I didn’t know about the carbon monoxide positioning. Thank you!

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

It's something that's not often thought of, but I wanted the test to be as comprehensive as possible.

[@eastcoastuk1120]

I have been doing this to maintain my living space since last year. Once I use Central heating to raise the temp these candles 4 of them with 8 hour burn time ,maintains the temperature till bed time. I am now looking at spirit burners and Sand Trays heated on a wood burner outside then stacked in my lounge.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Fantastic!

[@pamplemouse5]

Tea lights are actually pretty good for heating a room, you'd be surprised. I used them while squatting in Manchester and just a few scattered around the room brought the heat up.

[@fuzzilu]

I use them as alternative heating too. Spesh in the bathroom. Mines so chilly. Bought a 3 wick candle and it makes such a difference! Safe in the sink too :))

[@fuzzilu]

I also have a heavy glass 7 tealight holder on a stand. I use that in my living room to boost the heat up.

[@carlavankerkwijk]

Perfect! I wondered about the toxins. Thanks!!!

[@joanhamilton2651]

I'll have to try this with my cast iron dutch oven.

[@sjakgoldberg]

What's a cast iron Dutch oven?

[@joanhamilton2651]

@@sjakgoldberg it's a cooking vessel that is made of cast iron with a metal handle and has a cast iron lid. Some have 3 small legs to sit on. Dutch ovens were used by settlers to cook over fires and hang in fireplaces to cook their meals. They are still popular. Hope this helps.

[@Nyctophora]

Thank you. I've used something similar and know it works but did not know about the carbon monoxide risk. However, I was using it in a draughty room with a ceiling height of at least 10 feet so it had plenty of ventilation. Now I live somewhere else I'll need to stay aware.

[@leonmccarty9430]

On top of that pot have another pot turned right side up filled with dried sand. The sand will collect the heat, then release it slowly. Putting the cover over the pot so it heats faster.

[@bearinmind100]

Thank you for your in depth analysis of this heater. Making one is definitely worth doing.

[@jasmijnariel]

No its not Just turn on the light, it makes just the same heat as the candle

[@kensurname7446]

I like this simple/emergency heating concept. Apparently rough “flat-black” surfaces both absorb and radiate heat more readily than other finishes and colors. Perhaps radial metal fins or strips would increase the surface area of heat diffusion/radiation to the room. If in need of heating for an extended period I’d be contemplating improvising a peripheral hood-N-ducting to capture and direct the candles’ spill-under flu gas out a window - if possible under the circumstances. As I said, I like this simple/emergency concept Cairn of Dunn Croft. Great idea, I wouldn’t have thought of it. You're right, radiant heating is much more efficient than conduction or convection.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

You're right, there's scope for a huge amount of experimentation in this space, to optimise heat output. In terms of radiant heat, I'm 90% finished building a rocket mass heater, the most effective heater it's possible to build.

[@lynnettemurphy8243]

@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture Have you ever built a solar oven?

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

@@lynnettemurphy8243 not yet, but I am assembling the materials for one.

[@vasthialers5956]

@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture First time I run into your videos. Thanks for sharing your ideas, and please also share rocket and solar oven in-the-making!! Will subscribe... to follow up on your info. Blessings!!

[@grumpygrannysgoatsngardens3185]

What if you added house plants to the room? Spider plants/succulents are particularly effective in recycling carbon to oxygen

[@debbiethomas3687]

Thank you for the information. I have never thought about carbon monoxide from burning tealights, although I think it's safe for plants and, I hope me, in the way I'm using them. I use one or two old loaf tins each with a double clay pot (the inner one sealed) to heat my orchid greenhouse over the winter, with a fan heater as backup. The heat is circulated by a fan running 24/7 because orchids need good air movement. The greenhouse is 6 ft x 8 ft, insulated at the bottom and the far end (which has a 6ft close-boarded fence behind it so gets no light) with 3 inch thick insulation foam (the stuff with foil on both sides that's sold in builders' merchants) and is also well insulated with bubble wrap, although the roof window has small gaps. Each heater raises the temperature by 3-4 degrees Celsius, and my body heat raises it by about 1C just in the time it takes me to light them. After much trial and error buying candles didn't stay the course I found some that do 2, 4, 8 and 9 hours very reliably an now only buy from three suppliers. In the past it's been cheaper to use the fan heater I won't be using it much this year.

[@tonypittsburgh9]

This was excellent. These heaters do not work if you are doing it in a large area or with poor insulation, but in a room or pod that is relatively small, with good insulation, they appear to work great.

[@truthiskey8625]

with electricity rising rapidly this is a very helpful alternative to useing electricity in house

[@atlantapage1153]

Consider adding a pot of water on top of the pot and benefit from humidity as well as oxygen from the water. Then in the morning you have hot water for your tea or coffee if there is any left.

[@grumpygrannysgoatsngardens3185]

Excellent point! Water steam releases oxygen!

[@youscooba]

You can only get oxygen from water via electrolysis not heating it. Electrolysis breaks the hydrogen bond of H2O giving hydrogen and oxygen gas. Heating water only changes the state of water from liquid to vapour, not the chemistry.

[@grumpygrannysgoatsngardens3185]

@@youscooba that doesn't make sense. If it shift from liquid to vapor, surely some bond has broken, right?

[@youscooba]

@@grumpygrannysgoatsngardens3185 water is water, whether it be ice, liquid or vapour. The H2O bond remains, ice is water in its crystalline solid state where the molecules align in relation to the weak hydrogen bonds of the H2O molecules. Liquid water molecules Connect in a similar way but because of temperature the bonds form and re form. As plants pump water, at the stomata, an individual molecule of H2O is released from a single chain of H2O connected by this weak hydrogen bond, and like an elevator water is drawn up from the roots. As water is heated the molecules become more active and are released from the body of liquid that is connected through the weak hydrogen bonds of H2O molecules. Every snowflake forms along the infinite symmetries of these weak hydrogen bonds. Water chemistry is truly amazing.

[@grumpygrannysgoatsngardens3185]

@@youscooba thank you for your lovely answer. I didn't understand all of it but you sound like you know what you're talking about. Here's something weird I've been told that you may shine some light on: in the Missouri Ozarks it is said that deep down we are not dependant on evaporation/rain cycles for water flow because there is a way that the hydrogen and oxygen molecules come together to form water far beneath the surface. Is this possible?

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

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[@BrendaBodwin]

Do a terracotta flower pot. You cover the hole on the bottom, light the candles, after the pot gets hot, (about 1 hour), you remove whatever is covering the hole. This allows the heated air to rise better/faster, and the pot will stay hot and continue to throw radiant heat. That or drill a 2 centimeter hole in the bottom of your pot, to do the same thing.

[@SpiralMystic]

He mentioned those in the first 15 seconds.

[@BrendaBodwin]

@@SpiralMystic Yeah, a mention. He didnt tell how to use them. He also didnt drillahole in the bottom of the pot he used. He, also, didn't tell that it's cheaper, and that terracotta holds and radiates heat longer, after the heat source, a candle, burns out. I was born to a militant, survivalist, prepper family and life. I'll be 54 soon. It's all normal, every day, life to me. There are much better ways, than using pots, to create heat. But, if your going to use a pot, it should be one that radiates heat longer. Truth is, you should use 2 pots, put 3, 1 to 2 inch rocks on top of the inside pot, and put a larger pot over the first pot. This creates a space of additional, rising hot air, and gives 1/3 more, hot air output. But, by your comment, I guess a split second, mention, of a terracotta pot, told everybody this info, and that It radiates heat longer. 🙄 Not! Best heat source are hot rocks. Heated in a fire outside, and brought in, in a pot. Radiant heat, that can be spread around a space, and reheated repeatedly. Works like a sauna, minus the water. Unless you need the steam for moisture in the air. Then pour a little water on the rocks. Especially if your heating a green house. Turn it into a sauna. Hot rocks have been used for 1000's of years. Long before fireplaces, wood stoves, pots, and pans existed, Clearly works.. mankind is still here. There are several, much better methods to create heat. Giving details is how you help people. So honestly, I don't care that he gave split second mention to terra cotta. I gave the how to info that goes with it.

[@kittycat1302]

@@BrendaBodwin Great advice. I would add not to use rocks from a river or any that have been in water. I’ve heard that if there’s water trapped inside, it can expand when heated causing the rocks to explode?

[@BrendaBodwin]

@@kittycat1302 Correct. Just fist or potato sized rocks from the ground. Not river & not landscaping rocks.

[@Ann-bm5qg]

Fabulous. I burn 100% beeswax candles with no additives as they naturally purify the air.

[@toddcott9510]

Thanks for doing a proper test.

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

I have no clay pots because they are all made of plastic now! But I definitely have a pot! I have ventilation. This would heat my little bedroom perfectly.

[@nellyt2807]

If you are interested in these you must watch Robert Murray-smith and his magic wick.he uses vegetable oil and carbon that doesn't burn it burns off the oil but not the carbon fibres.you can effectively have a heated that won't go out.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

I've seen that video. I've used carbon felt wicks for years in alcohol stoves, so I'm really interested in testing it for carbon monoxide output when it's burning oil.

[@IvyRoad]

Thanks for this interesting video. A better comparison would be the heater compared to the same number of candles burning in the other structure.

[@IvyRoad]

And the carbon monoxide testing was an important, usually overlooked, aspect.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

I'm planning on running that test this winter.

[@IvyRoad]

@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture Thanks for the very speedy response! I look forward to the next episode! :0)

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

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[@dorcassinclair]

That was an interesting experiment. I know that if I have a candle on in a room, even just one, I can feel the difference to the heat in the room. Good experiment, handy having a control pod as well.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

We have a couple more experiments to run at some point too.

[@debbiethomas3687]

There might also be a psychological effect - we expect a flame to be hot so we feel warmer when we see one. I remember as a child in the 60s, growing up with my gran wiping ice off the insides of the windows, being told to imagine I was sitting by a fire before I got out of bed and I'd feel warmer than I would otherwise. Wish I could remember if it worked though.

[@wendypoginy4972]

This is something I've been doing,if I am baking something or using my oven,I place oven safe pans in the oven and let them heat up so that when I am done using the oven, those pots and pans hold heat for awhile, I keep the door about half the way, and let the oven become an extra warmer for awhile.when I do it the heat doesn't kick on as often.

[@melinda6024]

In Feb. 2021, in Houston, Texas, we had a week of sub freezing weather with no power. I made a tin can rocket stove, using sterno and I made a flower pot heater. My apt, got to 48 degrees, while other's homes were 18 -28degrees. The horror was that 200+people died that week in Texas, becuse our power grid was not winterized against the temps; the lying bastards, ERCOT, of course said the grid was ready. they have blood on their hands.

[@tawnyard4649]

It was done on purpose. They’re going to do it to the whole northern hemisphere if they can.

[@Mpg972]

Is that because they can't do it yo the southern hemisphere or don't Want to

[@well-8814]

Stock up on hot water bottles, close fitting clothes and blankets and. They are absolutely invaluable

[@tawnyard4649]

@@Mpg972 No. it could be parts of the southern hemisphere in six months time. It’s because the northern hemisphere is approaching winter right now.

[@smarthalayla6397]

Having sex also keep the body warm. You can take a sweat pants, make a hole in the Vagina/Penis area that way the cloths stay on you will you having sex and your body temperature will rise and will also release heat to the room while you having an orgasm. It's a Win-Win situation. Please make some tests this coming week and let us know what was the outcome.

[@angelarichmond1617]

Thank you for your voice in the sky I heard you can put it in the oven for heat I never tried it yet but I may have to

[@Thetarget1]

I would have loved to see a comparison with just having a pod with the tealights, and no pot. As a rough estimate, a normal candle gives off 80-100 W, which is roughly equivalent to one human (or two tea candles). So having two humans in the pod should heat it about the same as the five tealights. I´ve used candles to keep my campervan comfortable in autumn and spring, it works really well. But I always put them out when I go to bed and use a winter sleeping bag instead. In my opinion, if you´re using fire for heating, it should only be to make it comfortable when you´re awake. You should sleep warm enough that you can turn it off safely at night, because it is just too dangerous, and you also don´t want to get up all night to stoke the fire or light new candles.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

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[@jfilm7466]

In Sweden we put nice stones around the fire and always have a big pot of boiling water on the go.

[@lunchymunchy2984]

Nice one,thanks for highlighting the possible dangers too😊

[@keithmcgarrigle8921]

Just a thought if you can insulate the top of the pan with a heat proof material. The heat would then radiate side ways inatead of heating the ceiling.

[@STho205]

Not enough heat to worry about. As soon as the heat rises about a meter it cools off...so the heat zone is about one meter above and to the sides of the apparatus.

[@STho205]

You want to really heat a space, get a proper kerosene heater....however cost is $5 for 8 hrs at 30000BTU or $5 for 14hrs at 16000BTU so $5 to $10 a day...no cheaper than a power bill. Pump kerosene is about $5/gal in the US now. Hardware store kerosene is about $20/gal. There are little kerosene heaters that burn only a quart a day and produce about 3000BTU...but most of them are junky and badly built. I'd rather buy four kerosene RR lanterns and have light plus heat. Each uses about a cup a night:

[@keithmcgarrigle8921]

@@STho205 Yes you are right cold sinks. But heat still rises from any source like heaters, and body heat, that's why ceiling fans turning in the right direction would bring the heat back down to where you would be sitting.

[@STho205]

@@keithmcgarrigle8921 in this apparatus there is not enough heat to worry about mechanical methods if distributing. Moving air will cool the hot air faster than it can be replenished. This produces what a stove eye on low produces. Put a flower pot or empty pan on it upside down. You'll find hot air only inches from the surface...cooling quickly as you move out a foot, then another. Mostly completely gone a meter out. Osmosis of air and patience is all that distributes the heat coming off the pot collector.

[@keithmcgarrigle8921]

@@STho205 Lucky I use electric for my main heating, but if there was a power cut I do have the wood, parafin, and candels as options. Best wishes Keith.

[@eh1702]

I still have the old fashioned ceramic “pig” hot water bottles. One holds almost four imperial pints. Even the smaller one, when you wrap it in a towel and put it in your bed, it creates a beautifully toasty tent - and the water is still plenty warm in the morning if you want to use it for washing. When I was really hard up, I did! And I would sit and work with the big one under my feet wrapped in a bathtowel - 24 hours later it would still be warm. If you have any outdoor space, even a patio, a Kelly-kettle is tremendous; they come in different sizes from about 2 pints upwards, and they boil on a few handfuls of carboard or twigs, quite quickly.

[@kingofthedots3835]

With a CO detector ....I'd go for it .....trust your detector and your senses !....thank you very much 👍👍👍👍

[@patp3800]

The only heat many have in their home is electric....that makes ideas like this critical

[@dreamstarworld1]

You're a genius bruh...

[@Stanbott]

Supposedly you can also make a can of veg shortening into an emergency candle that burns for days

[@TillyFloss]

Vegan suet?!

[@dreamst8259]

a coiled hose spray painted matt black laid inside a glass covered box facing winter sun will get water in it quite hot. Run that back into your house for both radiator heat and washing. My friend coiled a copper pipe inside a wood stove and it heats her water & concrete floors

[@grumpygrannysgoatsngardens3185]

HEY CAIRN! Great info! Wondering if one can put a few plants in the room to offset the carbon monoxide? "Under some conditions, live plants can effectively remove benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides (undesirable products of burning tobacco and wood) from the air. Philodendrons, spider plants and golden pothos are the most effective at removing formaldehyde molecules."

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Some plants are able to fix CO in the presence of light, but I'd not want to rely on it.

[@grumpygrannysgoatsngardens3185]

Spider plants are best in sunlight, am wondering if succulents and orchids would help at night?

[@sjakgoldberg]

Thanx for the tip. Good idea

[@JensVanDeAarde]

you forgot ivy and dracaena

[@dalewakefield2924]

Miby one of them stove fans that work on heat for air flow just a thought love ya bro

[@stankygeorge]

To retain your heat, place a rock inside the pot above the candles! The rock will heat up and after the candles go out, the rock will begin to dissipate its stored heat!

[@sjakgoldberg]

That's brillant. You're right

[@botany500kojak]

What about sauna stones?

[@sherrycapps403]

How do you put a rock inside an inverted pot?

[@botany500kojak]

@@sherrycapps403 Probably between two pots, or a pot placed on top of the inverted one, or one rock on top of the inverted one.

[@TillyFloss]

@@botany500kojak that might impede the radiant heat in pot 1 warming the air. You're basically insulating the pot there! Maybe just plonk stones on the top of the upturned pot?

[@PaulC001]

in my own testing, a "candle heater" didn't do any more to heat a small room than just having the candles lit. the candles lasted longer just on their own. without the pot on top, i didn't have a place to heat/keep my coffee warm.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

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[@rawrevelations2002]

My house caught on fire from the heat of a tea light metal after I blew it out. On Christmas day no less. So much for ambiance!

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Yep, they can get extremely hot. I always burn them on a stone slab.

[@That.Lady.withtheYarn]

Using a metal pot is a great idea. Saves me from buying a flower pot

[@Tsiri09]

I know I'm about to hear it. I used a flower pot candle heater when I was homeless in a tent. Yeah, yeah, yeah. No fire at all. Did it work? Figure a 9x7 uninsulated ozark trail (cheap) tent and 6 candles raised the temp inside 2 to 4 degress F. Enough to do my morning things and enough to fall asleep better. I can do this in my RV, and add a woodstove fan to the top of the pot. That will send the heated air through the rig.

[@widowswatch6610]

Leave it to me I never thought of carbon monoxide levels. I thought this little heater idea was great. Good thing you mentioned the carbon monoxide because I would of had several of these heaters in my small space and would of died. How about women who burn their scented candles all day…?? With that over powering perfume smell why don’t they get carbon monoxide poisoning? I would think those scented candles are poisonous. Ugh…

[@ginaperry2599]

Thank you for explaining how it works! 😀

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Thanks!

[@Bitterstone3849]

I've noticed burning 2 or 3 candles alone in a room the temperature seemed to rise a degree or two maybe more.

[@francesoregan394]

Brilliant thanks, great for coming winter

[@saolálainn]

I live in a cavehouse in Andalucia....80m2 and a cast iron stove, no other form of heating. Cozy in the winter and cool in the summer. Don't have to stress too much about energy costs....I feel very lucky.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

I love cave houses! Extremely cool.

[@saolálainn]

@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture thank you, it was definitely the best decision I have ever made especially during these turbulent times.

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

Absolutely yes. I built a rocket mass heater, and every year I plant hundreds more biomass trees. The heater is by far the most effective heating system I've ever used, and eventually we'll have fuel freedom. The site is designed to be a series of closed loops, to free us from reliance on the industrial supply chain.

[@saolálainn]

@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture We all definitely need to start thinking outside the box these days. It's great that you are sharing your ideas with people. And for anyone else in a position to relocate you should definitely consider a cave house as its one of the most eco-friendly ways to live, I 100% recommend it. Next year we are getting solar panels to help lower our electricity bills....plenty of sun here. I will subscribe to your KZbin channel x

[@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture]

@@saolálainn fantastic!

[@jacquelinejohnson7541]

I heat my water by candle soup and tin food now I always leave the window open a we bit ,I HV 3 candle lanterns fir use in a small room the pot maybe helpful for energencys if the carbon monoxide dint go to high ,I HV a carbon monoxide detector now I HV to get some one to set it up as I'm a bit Dyslexia thanks for info I've watched this for the second time so I understand well 👍🤗🇬🇧

[@Mr_Right]

A teacandle gives 30-40W of heat, so lighting 5-10 of them equals an electric oven on the lowest setting.