Handy Hints, Gadgets, Products & Gizmos
Another member suggested a new forum section with new products but it doesn't look like it will be feasible. So I thought I would post this here under General RVing Issues. If enough people post (even...
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Riplin wrote:Lady Fitzgerald wrote:jassrnj wrote:
"""3 dog nights wrote:
This is one of my favorite's. Go to Lowes or HD and get an 18" piece of copper pipe about 3/8 or 1/4 diameter. Put a piece of tape around one end. You now have the greatest tool ever made to keep your campfire going if the wood is wet or a little to green. If you've ever spent the night blowing on a fire trying to keep it going or to get it to flare up again, you will love this. It will turn the smallest flame into a blowtorch in nothing flat.
edit: obviously you blow into the end with the tape."""
Too short and you can burn your nose and eyes ... how hot does the pipe get? You can also burn your lips. Sounds dangerous ... will let my DW try it first.
I just use the air pump used to inflate the air mattress to get the fire going. Kids love it. DW thinks I'm an idiot
If you are that worried about it, get a longer piece of pipe or tubing. You do have to use some common sense, such as not inhaling or leaving it in the fire too long (the tape on the blown end will pretty much eliminate your chances of burning your lips; your fingers holding the tube will let you know long before the end gets hot enough to burn your lips through the tape).
I use the air pump from the air mattress. Does a great Job
I just use a gadget called a fireplace bellows. Got it at a yard sale for $.50. The little strap that holds the handles together was missing. Big whoop. Works great. Even replaced the strap with a short piece of faux leather.
