How to make a gasoline primus with your own hands

Gasoline burners quite often help out fishermen. They can be divided into 3 main types:

Gasoline or running on other types of liquid fuel.
Gas powered.
Multi-fuel.

The latter type of burners is designed to operate on various types of fuel. It just so happened that gasoline devices appeared a little earlier than gas ones. Despite the fact that quite a lot of time has passed since the advent of gas burners, gasoline burners are still used in our time.

Moreover, they are not just used, but used more and more intensively. The thing is that each type of burner has a number of advantages and disadvantages. Under certain conditions, gasoline burners show better results and high efficiency. This article is aimed at introducing readers to the advantages of gasoline burners.

DIY gasoline burner

Gasoline burners quite often help out fishermen. They can be divided into 3 main types:

Gasoline or running on other types of liquid fuel.
Gas powered.
Multi-fuel.

How to reduce heat loss and not go broke?

No heating system will be profitable and efficient if care is not taken to reduce heat loss. Heaters will waste a huge amount of energy resources. This is expensive and impractical, so you will have to insulate the gates, walls, floor and roof.

You can use expanded clay, polystyrene concrete, foil insulation, but the cheapest and most versatile option is polystyrene foam. It is suitable for insulating all structural elements.

It can also be used for thermal insulation of the floor, provided that a floating screed is made: polystyrene foam does not tolerate mechanical stress well, so it is filled with cement.

The ceiling, walls and garage doors are covered with polystyrene foam. There are two options - external or external wall decoration. Both are equally effective and allow for excellent thermal insulation of the building. The choice should be based on the convenience of the garage owner himself.

Burner classification

The design features of the burners depend on what type of fuel is used. For example:

There are burners that operate exclusively on gasoline and no other fuel.
There are designs that, in addition to gasoline, also use kerosene.
The operation of any type of burner requires a special device capable of maintaining pressure on a constant basis. Due to this factor, these devices are classified according to this method.
There are designs in which there is no pump, while other devices are equipped with a pump.
Burners are also classified according to the method of fastening the fuel container.
Some types of burners are designed so that the fuel container is located separately from the burner and the fuel is supplied to the burner through a hose. There are burners where the fuel container and the burner form a single structure.

What type of heating is most profitable?

It all depends on the specific operating conditions and preferences of the garage owner. The cheapest system is a single-pipe water system powered by a gas boiler.

You will have to invest a lot of money in its arrangement, but it is so economical that the costs will be recouped in 1-2 heating seasons. However, this solution is not suitable for everyone.

You can economically heat your garage using gas cylinders or solid fuel. These options are not suitable if it is not possible to control the operation of the devices, but they are good for heating while the owner is in the garage.

Do you need a gasoline torch when fishing?

A very interesting question, since a gasoline burner has a certain weight and takes up some useful space. When you go fishing, every kilogram of excess weight is counted. Many people, when going fishing in the summer, do without gasoline burners, since they can light a fire without any problems. But not everyone is always lucky and there are situations when it is impossible to light a fire, especially in bad weather conditions. If wooden branches are very wet, they will not catch fire without additional effort and equipment. Having a gasoline burner will help you light a fire without much difficulty, even if the branches are wet. In addition, you can heat a kettle of water or cook food on a gasoline burner.
There is another situation when fishing is carried out before dark and no one wants to light a fire because of fatigue. In this case, it’s easier to use a burner to quickly cook dinner, even if it’s late.
When cold and wet weather has set in for a long time, a gasoline burner will always help out and you won’t have to think about what to cook tea or food with.

Buy or make a gasoline burner yourself

The easiest option is to purchase the device in a store, especially since the manufacturer offers various models. It is very difficult to determine which of the developments is most suitable due to the design features.

Some models are too heavy to be taken with you, especially if there is no transport. If transport is available, this factor is not of fundamental importance.

Industrial designs are expensive, and for their normal operation only high-quality gasoline is required.

As for homemade gas burners, there are also several options for their manufacture. For self-production, you can use used parts from gasoline burners. After assembly, you get a high-quality, efficient, and most importantly functional device. This approach can be done by anyone, even an inexperienced fisherman. A gasoline burner operates on the principle of mixing gasoline vapor and air flow. The burner is designed in such a way that this combustible mixture is constantly supplied to the combustion area, which maintains the combustion process. At the same time, for some reason, lower grades of gasoline burn in homemade burners, compared to industrial developments.

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Prevention of clogging

During operation, the gasoline burner may become clogged, so it is better to use high-quality gasoline with a high octane number.
If you use special additives for gasoline, you can solve the problem of burner clogging. Similar additives are used in injection engines.
To prevent the burner from failing at the most inopportune moment, it is better to clean it after use.

PETROL ROAD

However, you cannot simply replace kerosene with gasoline. The first one has a high vaporization temperature, so the Record burner is designed in such a way that fuel is supplied to the nozzle not directly from the tank, but through a tube passing above the kerosene stove flame. Here it evaporates and, mixed with air at the outlet of the nozzle, ignites.

Gasoline, with its low vaporization temperature, will instantly boil in a hot tube, which is fraught with an increase in pressure in the tank, an explosion and a fire.

For Record to work reliably and safely, a new burner was required. I machined its parts from steel (but it can also be made from brass). The cap and reflector in the housing socket lie freely, without fastening; They are easy to remove if you need to clean the injector. The latter is protected from clogging by a fine-mesh metal mesh rolled into a roll (fastened with a drop of POS-60 solder).

The torch works in much the same way as a blowtorch. Under the pressure of the air pumped by the pump, gasoline rises to the nozzle and is injected into the space between the cap and the reflector. Here it evaporates, mixes with air, heats up and, exiting through the small holes of the reflector, ignites.

Burner design:

1 - body, 2 - nozzle, 3 - cap, 4 - reflector.

To operate the kerosene stove outdoors, I made a windproof cover from a 0.5 mm thick steel sheet that was placed over the burner. (As a last resort, you can use a suitable tin can, carefully cutting out its lid and bottom.) The height of the casing is approximately equal to the height of the burner body in the operating position, the diameter is slightly larger; the edges are perforated with Ø 8 mm holes in 15 mm increments.

Rice. 2. Windproof cover.

Such a primus is heated in the same way as a kerosene stove, using alcohol, denatured alcohol, gasoline or dry fuel. In inclement weather, it is better to take the latter, crushed and soaked in gasoline.

The burner flame should be pale blue. If it forms a torch, the primus is immediately extinguished and heating is repeated. The same is done when the flame hums and heats up the reflector. This means that the burner parts in the socket are installed incorrectly.

In addition, the safety rules specified in the operating instructions for the kerosene stove should be supplemented: do not use gasoline with an octane number greater than 93; do not pour it into a primus stove that has not cooled down or is running; do not mix with lubricating oils - this does not reduce its fire hazard. Finally, do not use leaded fuels - they are toxic.

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Making a mini primus or burner at home

Each of us needs a heating device. Especially if it is small in size, it can be used not only at home, but also outdoors, which will undoubtedly appeal to fans of hiking, camping, fishing, and so on. The mini burner will easily fit in a bag or backpack. A mini burner will be useful for those who take only the most necessary things with them on a hike, since it is smaller in size than ordinary matches.

Making a mini Primus in the video:

In order to make a mini burner or primus at home, we will need absorbent napkins or a sponge, a star jar, an awl, lighter gasoline or medical alcohol, sandpaper or a metal sponge.

Since we will make a burner from a star jar, it will turn out to be very small, which means that it can be called a micro burner.

The first thing we need to do is make holes with an awl around the shiny line of the jar. The distance between the holes should be approximately 2 mm.

Attention. Follow safety rules when using a mini kerosene stove or burner. Do not open the burner until the fire has been extinguished, and do not keep flammable materials nearby.

In conclusion, here is some information that will be useful when using a mini burner: when using gasoline for lighters, the burner will burn for approximately 2 minutes 30 seconds. If you use 96 percent medical alcohol as fuel, the burner will burn for approximately 4 minutes 10 seconds. The height of the burner flame is approximately 11 centimeters.

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PETROL ROAD

The Record kerosene stove lay idle in my garden house for a long time. At first I wanted to throw it away, because nowadays you rarely find kerosene even in the countryside, but then I changed my mind and decided to switch to a more affordable fuel - gasoline. However, you cannot simply replace kerosene with gasoline. The first one has a high vaporization temperature, so the Record burner is designed in such a way that fuel is supplied to the nozzle not directly from the tank, but through a tube passing above the kerosene stove flame. Here it evaporates and, mixed with air at the outlet of the nozzle, ignites.

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The most common primus stoves among gasoline ones are the Shmel type family - from 1 to 4. They work according to the instructions - on motor gasoline... With a little - BUT - when these Primus stoves were designed, gasoline contained a minimum of additives. now the picture is different. Moreover, when some gasoline is burned, the aroma is such that you want to throw the primus far away... and never cook anything else with it or light it. what to fill in this case? If resources allow - despite recommendations - feed Bumblebee with 80-type gasoline or Galosh. Aka Nefras 80/120. It’s hard to say based on the manufacturers who is nicer and who is worse.

The use of Galoshes or 80th will significantly reduce or almost eliminate the formation of soot in the primus burner. This fuel has many advantages... But there are also disadvantages - price and availability. But if there is a separate fuel for the primus with a calculated volume for use, it is better to use it. But if there is not enough or in a critical situation, use gasoline from the car’s tank - if it is possible to drain it from there, of course. Yes, the primus may become clogged with carbon deposits, but at least you will have food and warmth. As an option.

Regarding Americans like COLEMAN - only Galoshes... only hardcore...

As an option - 80 straight-run gasoline. It is cheaper in bulk than Galoshes - but it is not available everywhere... In extreme cases - gasoline from the tank... but if the Primus has a generator tube, its service life on gasoline can be several days, and sometimes several hours of operation. Otherwise, it’s just a generator to be thrown away... It’s practically impossible to revive it or clean it... Its cost after the currency jump is more than.

There are generators WITHOUT a capillary tube... But these are old models and they are not common in our country - which is why they are rarely used. On kerosene - gasoline stoves WITHOUT alterations and modifications - as a rule - DO NOT work.

Kerosene primus stoves of the Record-1 type.

Everything seems clear - they run on kerosene. Type KO-25. Kerosene for lighting... According to the manufacturers - the same Yashim and Vershina... But again, you can take a portion and burn it in a primus... If the smell when burning is disgusting, then the kerosene is of the appropriate quality. Of course, any kerosene, when burned, produces a corresponding exhaust - there are also completely disgusting brands - but everything is relative.

In some circumstances, a primus of the Record-1 type and others of this type may well become... multi-fuel... The simplest design of the burner allows it to work on almost anything that burns... To do this, you need to have replaceable nozzles for the burners with the appropriate diameters for a specific fuel. Without modifications Such primuses are capable of burning gasoline, kerosene, white spirit, solvent, some solvents and degreasers - in extreme cases in the absence of other fuel. You can also use alcohol with an appropriate jet as fuel.

The same white spirit has a more pleasant odor when burned compared to kerosene.

Therefore, in order for the burner to become omnivorous, either the cable is removed from the generator... or maintenance of the burner is done every day after its use with the installation of a jet corresponding to the fuel. Either good fuel like Galoshes... or gas - in the case of an evaporator tube or a generator - is a completely acceptable option. Many burners in their configuration have replaceable jets for different fuels - gas, gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel - which makes them even more versatile - but for the most part without modification - they also remain demanding on the quality of the fuel - otherwise the resource and time of their operation - can be significantly reduced.

DIY gasoline burner

Gasoline burners quite often help out fishermen. They can be divided into 3 main types:

Important information for your safety

The second possible danger after carbon monoxide poisoning is a garage fire. There are always flammable materials here, including the contents of the car's fuel tank. Neglect of safety measures is fraught not only with the loss of your garage and your beloved horse, but also with a serious lawsuit from neighbors in the parking lot.

For these reasons, we consider it useful to remind you of the basic rules:

use low-flammable or non-flammable materials for the construction and finishing of the garage structure;

do not store large amounts of fuel and oil in this room;

make it a rule to smoke outside;

do not carry household rubbish into the garage, it will become the main “food” for the fire;

keep a fire extinguisher on hand, one day it will save your garage from fire;

do not install electric heating systems in damp rooms;

Do not leave your garage heating boiler unattended.

Think about the fact that it would be a good idea to install the simplest smoke detectors in this room.

How to make a mini soldering torch

The design features are that it is very easy to operate; there are no traces of soot or repulsive odors when using the gas burner. This device is compact and can be used virtually anywhere.

The main component of the burner is the industrial valve. You can purchase a new part, however, and used ones that are in working order are quite suitable.

The process of making a burner with your own hands begins with the handle, then the body and nozzle are made.

In order to obtain a burner that is safe to operate and does not waste fuel, you need to make it a rule to avoid scaling and adjusting the example circuits.

To be fair, it is worth noting that not all gas appliances are calculated according to the laws of gas dynamics.

But if the manufacturer changes the dimensions of the design parts, then the Reynolds number of the fuel (or intake air) will go beyond the limits indicated in the original product.

The burner with such “improvisation”, if we give an optimistic forecast, will begin to smoke and will be “gluttonous”, or even be completely dangerous in operation.

And one more important note regarding the manufacturing features of the burners: it is impossible to increase its power above 10 kW. And that's why

With a burner efficiency of 95% (which is an excellent indicator for an amateur invention), with a device power of 1 kW, it will take 50 W to self-heat. It is theoretically possible to get burned on the structure, but it is not fraught with explosion.

But if you build a burner with a capacity of 20 kW, 1 kW will be superfluous. Threshold manifestation is expressed by the structure being hot or bursting into flames. Therefore, those burner drawings that are oriented at 7-8 kW should not be considered.

Warm, light and flies don't bite

What can drive a man out of a garage? Only cold and hunger. The first one, as it turns out, is not difficult to deal with. You just need to choose the right heating device. And any motorist can install it and operate it competently.

Hunger is more difficult. But, of course, the iron horse will have to remain in splendid isolation if a beautiful wife and lush hot pies await his owner at home

If you have your own experience in arranging a warm car box, share with us in the comments!

Affordable fuel price	The need for professional installation of the system
Economical	The need for periodic refueling
High level of efficiency	Explosion hazard
Possibility of round-the-clock automatic operation	High installation costs
Electricity
Easy to install	High cost of operation
Mobility	Dependence on power grids
Affordable price of devices
Solid fuel
Independence from gas or electrical communications	Fire hazard
Fuel Variability	The need for constant monitoring of the furnace operation
Economical	The need for periodic maintenance (cleaning)
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Fuel availability	The need for periodic repairs and maintenance
High efficiency	Fire hazard
Economical
Possibility of making the device yourself

Video: an example of making such a burner

The best thing in the world is something made with your own hands. It is, like nothing else, pleasing to the eye and extremely pleasant to use. This is explained by the fact that when using such things, we involuntarily remember the production process, which always leaves only pleasant memories, even if some difficulties arose in the process of creating the craft.

For those of us who love to relax in nature, in tents or without them, and at the same time appreciate warmth and comfort, there is one irreplaceable thing on a hike that each of us can easily do ourselves. Such a thing is a camp burner. This homemade product will help you heat a tent without exposing it to the risk of fire, heat up cold food, boil a kettle, and the like. In general, the thing is quite useful, interesting and, most importantly, easy to make and use.

The filler you choose should be placed tightly on the bottom of one of the jars, in a layer of 3-7 centimeters. Next, we put one can on top of the other, so that they fit snugly against each other.

Additionally, we can solder them together, however, in this case the burner will be non-inventory, that is, the filler cannot be replaced, as a result of which it cannot be used more than a few times. Now we just have to punch small holes in the middle of our “lid”, as well as on the sides of the burner, like a gas stove.

Now we have reached the finish line - all we have left to do is set fire to our unit. To do this, it must be filled with a fuel and lubricant - alcohol or acetone is best. It will also work on gasoline or kerosene, but then you will have to get used to the constant soot.

A primus is a small device used for heating small objects or preparing food, which is simply an irreplaceable thing in the country. By the way, a home-made primus stove is practically no different from its factory prototype - it can also be used to prepare and carry out various processes of heating parts. Often, such homemade primus stoves are very popular among avid fishermen who simply cannot imagine their fishing without tasty and aromatic fish soup in nature. Also, do not forget about lovers of hiking, for whom this device is simply an irreplaceable thing that helps them survive even in the most extreme recreational conditions. So, having acquired everything you need, you can safely begin the work process of creating a primus stove.

Initially, you need to prepare the beer cans by carefully sanding them so that all the design and paint are removed from them. After that, making an indent of 2 centimeters from the edge of each can, you need to cut off the bottoms. Glass wool is placed in the bottom of the jar, and then covered with the second bottom of the jar. This is done in such a way that the edges of the bottom, which is located on top, fit as tightly as possible inside the bottom. Now they need to be squeezed well together. As a result, they must be connected very tightly. For additional fixation, you can use regular electrical tape. If you don't have electrical tape at hand, you can replace it with tape. Taking a pushpin that has a long tip, five holes are made in the middle of the upper part of the resulting structure. Also, additional holes are made along the entire perimeter of the circle behind the rim, on which a beer can is usually placed.

Pre-prepared gasoline or kerosene is slowly and carefully poured upward so that it gets inside the device through five holes made in the center. During the process, you need to monitor the stream - it should be slow and uniform. In addition, it is best to pour fuel in small portions until liquid dangling begins to be felt inside the manufactured device. A special structure is made from wire, on which you can then place, for example, a cauldron of suitable size. To do this, on a wire about 60 centimeters long, marks of 25 centimeters are made from the end of one and the other side. After which it is bent down so that it resembles the letter “P”. It is turned over with its back down and bent forward again, making indentations of 10 centimeters on both sides of the existing bends.

Burner using a blowtorch: video instructions for making it yourself

Furnaces and boilers running on waste oil have long taken their rightful place among heating appliances. Exhaust is a cheap and sometimes free type of fuel; it is often used for this purpose in car repair shops and garages. Many craftsmen, when choosing a design, ask the question: is it possible to convert a gasoline blowtorch into a burner for mining?

Is it possible to make a blowtorch work during mining?

The principle of operation of a conventional blowtorch is to ignite gasoline vapors, which are pushed out under the action of compressed air. This effect is achieved by forcing air into the burner fuel tank.

What happens if you pour used oil into a blowtorch?

Oil itself, even under pressure, does not evaporate well - it needs to be heated. Due to poor atomization, the flame will be uneven and it will be difficult to ignite the burner.

The oil burns with the formation of a large amount of soot and soot, so the jet will quickly coke, its cross-section will decrease, and the lamp will fail.

Increasing the cross-section of the nozzle will also not give the expected effect - the oil will be sprayed in large drops, which will not allow obtaining a uniform flame of the torch.

In addition, used oil often contains impurities: diesel fuel, gasoline, antifreeze and even water, which can lead to flashes inside the lamp. To use waste as fuel for a blowtorch, you will have to install a filtration system, which will further complicate the task.

Considering all the difficulties, using a gasoline blowtorch as a burner during mining is difficult and unsafe. Therefore, it is necessary to modify or completely change its design.

How to make a burner for mining yourself

For successful combustion of oil, you must either preheat it to the evaporation temperature - approximately 300 degrees Celsius, or finely spray and enrich the oil vapors with air.

Handling old lamps

Old blowtorches that have not been used for a long time should first be inspected from the outside. During inspection, you need to check how easily all the valves and the tank lid open. The adjustment valve should turn easily. After this, you need to check the housing for leaks. To do this, use a pump to pump air into a lamp that is not filled with fuel. Then, using a brush, apply a thick soap solution to all threaded connections and the faucet. You need to check it closed and open.

If all connections are tight and the pump is properly creating pressure in the housing, the tap performs its functions by opening and closing the burner, the lamp can be refilled and started.