Sportsman Matt
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Figured I would share this with the folks on the forum...
OK, being one of those folks that happen to live near "ground zero" of the Asian Longhorn Beetle infestation of 2008, the surrounding states have started their "firewood importation ban" with some states carrying fines of up to $500 for importing a bundle of firewood from the woodpile at home.
So I figured I would outsmart them at this game, seeing that the beetles only attach themselves to live hardwood trees, by getting the Camco Campfire in a Can. Nice little setup, 8 foot propane hose, couple of ceramic fake logs over a round fire ring, and it sits on it's own pedistal of sorts so no flame to ground contact. Plus it hooks up to a 20# LP Tank.
So this past weekend I decided to hook it up and try it out while waiting for dinner at 9PM at night. First thing I found was that the regulator doesn't close off entirely, as as soon as I turned the gas valve on the tank, you could hear gas coming out of the fireplace. So I lit it with a loud whoosh, it sprung to life with flames about 1" tall. So then I opened the regulator up and had 2' flames with it partially opened. It was kind of neat to watch, but watching the blue flame where it should have been bright red or orange took a little getting used to. but the yellow flames made up for it, casting light a good distance away to see.
The only downfall I found to this was when I needed to turn it off. I shut off the gas at the regulator, which the flames died down to almost nothing. I then shut off the tank, and walked over to the campfire, which was still burning (1/4" of flame at the gas ring inside) So I opened up the regulator and it continued to burn for another 45 seconds (guessing I had some propane built up in the regulator) The only thing I was had to wait over 45 minutes later because the burner assembly was still too warm to the touch before I could put it away.
So now I have my campfire alternative for the fire bans and firewood bans. Plus I do not have to haul a couple cord of wood to have a nice fire to sit by when in camp.
OK, being one of those folks that happen to live near "ground zero" of the Asian Longhorn Beetle infestation of 2008, the surrounding states have started their "firewood importation ban" with some states carrying fines of up to $500 for importing a bundle of firewood from the woodpile at home.
So I figured I would outsmart them at this game, seeing that the beetles only attach themselves to live hardwood trees, by getting the Camco Campfire in a Can. Nice little setup, 8 foot propane hose, couple of ceramic fake logs over a round fire ring, and it sits on it's own pedistal of sorts so no flame to ground contact. Plus it hooks up to a 20# LP Tank.
So this past weekend I decided to hook it up and try it out while waiting for dinner at 9PM at night. First thing I found was that the regulator doesn't close off entirely, as as soon as I turned the gas valve on the tank, you could hear gas coming out of the fireplace. So I lit it with a loud whoosh, it sprung to life with flames about 1" tall. So then I opened the regulator up and had 2' flames with it partially opened. It was kind of neat to watch, but watching the blue flame where it should have been bright red or orange took a little getting used to. but the yellow flames made up for it, casting light a good distance away to see.
The only downfall I found to this was when I needed to turn it off. I shut off the gas at the regulator, which the flames died down to almost nothing. I then shut off the tank, and walked over to the campfire, which was still burning (1/4" of flame at the gas ring inside) So I opened up the regulator and it continued to burn for another 45 seconds (guessing I had some propane built up in the regulator) The only thing I was had to wait over 45 minutes later because the burner assembly was still too warm to the touch before I could put it away.
So now I have my campfire alternative for the fire bans and firewood bans. Plus I do not have to haul a couple cord of wood to have a nice fire to sit by when in camp.