Survivor rocket stove: cooking inside on a rocket stove

[@PriscillaSwaney]

I knew when I was in the thrift store and saw the name Silver Fire I had found a jewel that needed a good cleaning. Everyone was looking at this strange looking container saying it was a container to start charcoal in, but I knew what it was because I watch some great YT channels, especially yours. I bought an almost new Silverfire Rocket Stove for $6.99. Thank you Jnull0 for sharing your knowledge and great videos. i am now ready should we have any type of emergency. We had a tornado 3 weeks ago, but no long term power shortage, but it is hurricane weather and we don't know what is coming with this government. If my electric goes out, I run out of fuel, if I can't pay my utility bill, I have a back up way to cook. SilverFire and even living almost in poverty, I could afford it. Young folks pay attention to folks advise like Jnull0, your life or your kids life might depend on it one of these days. Thanks John for helping me to recognize the name "SilverFire".

[@jimcockey4385]

What a great story ! I've been searching our stores like that around here , but no luck yet

[@jnull0]

So far the Hunter is my favorite. I just recently got this Survivor stove, and am still exploring all you can do with it. I think each will have its place for sure. J

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Great Tip, John. A DUH! moment. Why didn't I think of that. A SilverFire is on my want list, already. Never thought about using alcohol in them. Funny part is that I buy bottles of 70%+ alcohol when on sale & at discount stores. Building a stash for what if...... to use like Sterno or in beverage can stoves. Your idea great for grid-down ice storms, for example. Off-grid cooking indoors! It Is safe! Remember alcohol burners in science classes at school mumble, mumble years ago. Thanks.

[@halfwayuphill]

LED lighting saves some electricity but if you look at the wattage used in a house, things like stoves, ovens, microwaves, clothes dryers, are wattage hogs. So anytime you can use a low cost alternative your really sticking it to the power company. Great job John.

[@sschapman7]

Thank you for doing these videos. I had never heard of these stoves. I have been toying with the idea of purchasing one but didn't know if I could afford one. But like you said once you have used it several times, it's paid for.

[@Zabphoton]

Hey man, appreciate your videos. Bought the Silverfire Hunter based on a previous video of yours. Thank you so much for showcasing not only the stoves themselves, but how they work in a very practical sense. Thank you for sharing.

[@WayneMeador]

Cool video John, very nice idea. You and solely you have inspired me to try to start to cook outdoors (yes I know that this was an indoor cooking video), but I'm going to go out right now and make me a cinder block rocket stove and give it a try. I'm inspired. Thank You John!

[@jnull0]

well Lee, the fireplace would work fine with either one of the stoves. I guess it depends on how often you want or can tend your fire in the stoves. If you want I will make another vid showing both with their dementions so you can get a better idea of size and advantages of each. J

[@jalleman61]

Nice review these stove's steal my heart away.Anything cooked on wood is good, but in cold weather or bad weather alcohol is a good alternative. Good job on bringing the outdoors , indoors. Jack

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks. I just bought an old iron skillet. I'll have to get a wok and try both.

[@hunibuni]

Love the DE + alcohol mix idea for this. Genius!

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Thanks, John. That would be a good idea, especially with the advantages of each. Suspect that a lot of folks are wondering which would be the best for their circumstances. In my case, using one in a fireplace would be a backup plan for grid-down & bad weather outside. Either raining or miserably cold, snowing, etc. Plus, using the how/why of my situation should help others work on backup solutions, too. Thank you, again, for considering this. Lee

[@movinon04]

these stoves are nice and would make some realy great gifts not just for preppers but anyone who cooks- thanks for the demo-huggs

[@kathleenkochwoodsyknitter9323]

I wonder if you could use a sterno for the fuel. It's about the same size as the can you where using and they last about 3 hours. But they are just used for keeping food warm when your using a chauffeur pan. Just a thought. Have an awesome day stay safe and blessed.

[@huxmetalworks7371]

Great job can you tell us more about how you make your alcohol burner you said diatomaceous earth and I saw cotton balls I want to do this but I want to know the proper way of doing it thanks for the info

[@walkjway]

I believe the CO2 detector is supposed to be near the floor because it's heavier than air. Please check on it for your safety. I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@GiversWish]

I put my trangia inside my silver fire scout. It burned a lot hotter but it worked. I was a little worried it could explode from all the heat but it didn't. I've only tried this once.

[@jnull0]

the wok is thinner and heats up quicker that is why I used it. Hope this helps bro. J

[@628DirtRooster]

Do you recommend the wok over a regular pan on this stove?

[@lynnen264]

Very cool J.

[@Lellobeetle]

I admit I use my Trangia all the time in my bedroom because I have mobility challenges with stairs...use a cane. I use pieces of carbon felt to cover a desk. Never had a problem after hundreds of uses. I love alcohol uses combined with biomass stoves like the kelly kettle coupled with Trangia.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

In checking out SilverFire have seen a lot of different cookware used on them. Especially cast iron for things that take longer to cook. Like the wok as ideal for stir fry, & as John said heats up fast for quick cook items. Thus, can pick & choose what's best for you, each time you use it. Hope this helps, too.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

That's the problem, John. Each one does have its place & I want both of them. :-) Still trying to decide which one has most overall advantages, since not much difference in cost. Do you have a fireplace in your home? Considering using the Survivor in ours. Especially in times when we don't want to use ours. (Just an insert.) Open damper, use Survivor in it for some quick cooking, for ex. Far less fuel needed than trying to cook directly in fireplace. Plus can close damper so much quicker.

[@contreeman]

great job John

[@Buckrun11]

I am going to have to get one of those hunter stoves one of these days. I just don't cook out side that much. Just use the grill when I do.

[@DeSoccerRefMan]

What was that stuff you put in the silver fire for burning after the alcohol and cotton balls?

[@Zarthalad]

Great video John!

[@swampratman2000]

that is a cool stove. cant beat cooking with fire

[@pj9654]

Question: Did it trigger your smoke alarm? How did you vent your home to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning? Did you open a couple windows about an inch or a sliding glass door about 3 inches?

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

What else is chafing fuel for like catered parties except Sterno, which is an alcohol fuel?? Excellent vid, thanks!

[@missionpreparedness1533]

Great video as usual John... LJ

[@sixpackbinky]

In an emergency say freezing rain and electric goes out , no wood stove.. yes I would use this inside.

[@sonofeloah]

If a person wants to use rocket stoves indoors as a regular method of cooking meals, then designate a place in the kitchen, set up a high enough table or cabinet to set the stove on and then do a hood with damper controlled pipe to run the smoke outside. Then you can use wood without the worry of smoke in the house.

[@jnull0]

yes, it can be reused several times. J

[@davidlaw233]

An excellent stove I love mine

[@kimchigerbil7437]

i am looking on Ebay and i am going to buy one since it seems to have served you well.

[@leenakapoor1756]

How long did the diatomaceous fuel paste burn for?

[@barnett1129]

Thanks for the video,great to know that can be used inside. That can of diatomaceous earth , can it be used again by adding more alcohol for the next time or is it a one use burn?

[@saracash7959]

I was wondering could this be used inside thanks cause if the shtf the food would attract others

[@putheflamesou]

Could make flat top rectangle box(like a pan with a lid) but two burner space...with chimney...what you think? Seen a guy with multi level rocket feed/burner using flat hollow boxes...thinking one could be made for the silver fire to...

[@hunibuni]

Sounds like the "Ecozoom Plancha" would love this as a removable option with Silverfire Survivors instead of EcoZooms

[@jeannemiller306]

which of your stoves do u like the best

[@barrybrum]

Hey, looking at your video 9 years after you posted it, and it's still completely relevant. Just bought a Rocket stove and I'm considering different fuel sources. Regarding the diatomaceous earth, does it cause the alcohol to burn longer or hotter?

[@jimmytk5958]

what grade of diatomaceous earth do you use? food,pool filter,etc... and where to purchace? thanks for your time

[@johnnull9860]

I just get the normal 20lb bag at the feed store or tractor supply. J

[@mohr4less]

Sorry what is the stuff you mixed the alcohol with on those eggs? Fascinating man!!!

[@jnull0]

I think we got those at the dollar tree store. I think walmart has them too. J

[@coptechgold]

I like this idea, may have to get one.

[@carmelitagood8193]

Thank you for the video. How long does the alcohol last while burning?

[@greenskeeper59]

Thanks Oldtimer

[@taneilman]

Great video. Money saving. Thank You

[@chevyforddodge4x4]

Hi great video john ! do you like this one or the hunter the has the pipe on it ? have a nice day!

[@kyredneck]

great video.

[@floridadanrvman6528]

hey bro where did you get that rocket stove??i like it. they use those alcohol burners in doors so why not use them to cook dinner and save some money.thats cool thanks you have some tips thanks bro

[@stevenharrell4468]

Hey John. Where do you get your large jugs of alchohol?

[@LowBuck]

another fine learnin ya did me bro

[@dannybaker4641]

I've found HEET to be a good fuel.

[@tommythompson5502]

wow, you are the bomb!

[@sixpackbinky]

Alcohol burns clean

[@nancyrodriguez5150]

I love this vid, however, I got caught off guard with the face drawing in the back ground, there's an artist in the house, was it ever finished? just curious

[@AROTTWEILERR]

+Nancy Rodriguez nice to see lots of ladies beginning to think about prepping

[@nancyrodriguez5150]

not just thinking, been learning a lot of self sustainable ways to get off grid completely, i'm a city slicker with a country girl hidden inside....lol.....I make my own soaps, laundry detergent, and have recently started pressure canning, have even had my husband build me a rocket stove as the one here, is much too small to hold my 420 all American pressure canner......lol....today I planted some seeds, hoping to can my own fruits and veggies for next winter season....getting back to basics

[@AROTTWEILERR]

Nancy Rodriguez go girl go girl... however these things are as sooty as hell ruin your pans, just goy one myself and i wish i hadnt got it... go with the silverline gasifier.... the rocket stove i bought was the petromax one ,,, same thing

[@nancyrodriguez5150]

I'm not concerned with the soot, I love my all American, she's a beast....big bertha her name, canning food is her game....lmao, sorry corny...but I've had nothing but success with both the rocket stove and the pressure canner.....I even made meat loaf in it.....and it was awesome!!

[@AROTTWEILERR]

Nancy Rodriguez well good luck with bertha.. im still gonna get the gasifier though.... more money, it never ends

[@gracie3174]

Add a lid..it will boil faster😉

[@kauaipeg5478]

Hey love yall

[@debbienarkansas1416]

There are two types of diatomaceous earth, One is the food grade, is that the type you use?? Or does is it matter when making the paste??

[@jnull0]

Debbie Severance I use the food grade, but I really don't thin it matters Debbie...............J

[@putheflamesou]

+jnull0 Could make flat top rectangle box(like a pan with a lid) but two burner space...with chimney on the end...what you think? Seen a yt guy with multi level rocket feed/burner using flat hollow boxes...thinking one could be made for the silver fire to...????

[@Dave-vm8rr]

Dude, what in the crap did you just say?

[@1949RL]

You might want to try an open face omlet.My told me about it and I said"WHAT".I don'T even mess with regular ones now. See Ya :-)

[@MrKeepItSimple5]

The higher the water content in the alcohol the dirtier it will burn. ie: denatured alcohol>90%isopropyl>70% isopropyl

[@SoundMediaVibes]

Cool! :)

[@nunyabiznis817]

You could also make a penny stove for pretty much nothing. It won't be as safe, though. But if you make it out of a larger can than a soda can then it might be OK as long as you're not stupid about it and cook on your carpet lol

[@AROTTWEILERR]

buzz b uzz cheers buddy for the vid

[@HillbillysNdaBush]

Ya gotta love free energy meals...lol I can say by now you are taking for granted those fresh country eggs.... go to wally world and buy a dozen of there eggs and you will be singing lullibys to the chickens every night....hhahaha never mind i will bring down a few wally eggs and maybe we can trade...lol

[@DAS-Videos]

This is highly dangerous. Not from fire or carbon monoxide, but from your wife when she sees what you are doing in her kitchen.

[@robertjones7382]

lol

[@blairbushproject]

Curiosity did kill the cat.

[@JMAAD]

cool vid my man...more than one way to skin a cat, i always say

[@SJPrepper0569]

thanks for the video sorry meant to say that in the last comment ....damn fat fingers :)