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My brother in-law found this product, "Fuel Gel, Diethylene Glycol, Military". It is supposed to be used as a replacement for the old Trioxane bars. has anyone tried these? It appears to be sterno in a gel. What are your thoughts? http://theepicenter.com/giffiles/products/Fuel_gel.gif Fuel Gel, Diet...

I hate to say it but that was just to "fowl" for me.

Thanks everyone - It is greatly appreciated.

I have trimmed off the lip of the strainer using a belt sander. Then invert the strainer on the bottom of the pot. Add in some water and heat. Now you have a perfect steam baker.

Care to share what your "New Method" is?

The lid is a snap on lid. I am sure you could rig it for the same purpose as the drip coffee maker.

While cruising through the grocery store yesterday I happened to notice the containers for Marshmallow Fluff. The 16 oz. container appeared to be just about the right size for the Heiny Pot. There was also a generic version there that was slightly narrower and shorter. The next time i am there i wil...

That is indeed 1/16" fiberglass wick wrapped on my Heiny Pot. It does act as an insulator. It allows you to pick up the stove for a long enough period of time to pour whatever water you need to. I have since switched to a wire bail handle and a bandanna for weight reasons. To each his own.

You could use the storage container to support the freezer bag while pouring in the water and the container will also act as an insulator from the elements just like a pot cozy. You sold me. I am on my way out shopping with my wife. I'll keep my eyes open to see what i can find. I am figuring somet...

If you can still find any, they are in the camping department. Usually on an upper shelf. They are designed to replace the glass globe on a camping lantern.

Good luck.