UK source for Carbon felt

b a

27/12/2011 at 14:54

Is there a UK source for Carbon felt?
(as used for a wick in meths stoves: I don't like the idea of fibre glass).

Is it the same as black "plumbers cloth"?

Mikel von Dundeeski

27/12/2011 at 15:01

I searched for it a couple of years ago, but couldn't find a UK source. Maybe the name is different in the UK?

I ended up buying some from this site. I work in engineering, and have intended to speak to the guys that do our 'heat treatment', but haven't got around to it.

Zuma

30/12/2011 at 15:44

A pack of roll-up paper for cigaretts also uses. Just roll up a cigarette paper (a thin rolled op cylinder of paper). Put it upright in a meth cup and light it at the top.

another trick is a piece of cotton thread knotting around the uper rim of your meth cup. drench it in meth and light it.

Mikel von Dundeeski

30/12/2011 at 15:48

The 'carbon felt' does more than wick, Zuma. It doesn't burn, and actually holds the meths. You can pick up the stove whilst lit, and it doesn't spill.

Spiritburner

30/12/2011 at 15:52

Do you class the mostly recycled glass loft insulation as fibre glass?

Cheap as chips & from a short test I did looks promising. If you want some let me know & I'll post an envelope full out to you - I have a roll to insulate the dog pen & it's more than I need.

Mikel von Dundeeski

30/12/2011 at 16:00

Some folk have reported problems using fibre glass, Ross. Don't scratch your eyes, or go for a pee without carefully cleaning your hands after using it.

GOF

30/12/2011 at 16:04

How about stove sealing rope

here

Rocky

30/12/2011 at 16:24

What about sheeps wool loft insulation?

Won't burn and melt like cotton wool etc and is completely natural and free from chemicals.
I'm sure a local builders merchant would let you have small sample to "show the customer".

b a

02/01/2012 at 12:29

Zelph seems to like wool insulation from scavenged Origo marine alcohol stoves:

I have found this 100% wool wadding at conrad:
http://www1.conrad-uk.com
Part number 329193 - 89
(Insulating material made of sheep's wool)

Not ordered any yet

b a

13/01/2012 at 12:09

Bahh the sheeps wool didn't work:

CP suggested that zelph might have meant other wool, and on asking on zelphs forum, yes, the Origo wool was ceramic wool.

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