Solar firestarter

[Dinkum]

Hey guys, I bought one of these years ago and just re-found it.

I was easily able to get a fire going with some dried grass cuttings twisted into a small ball and placed between the forks. I then transfered it to a larger birds nest of grass cuttings, waited a few moments and then blew it into a fire.

We are now in Autumn here in Oz, but even so, at 11:00 I was able to get it to work in seconds. Its not that practical, but its nice to practice preparing tinder that will take a flame from an ember rather than the super hot sparks of a spark stick.

(sundancesolar.com)

 

[Loosearrow]

I've never seen one. Pretty cool.

 

[kgd]

It is pretty cool. I think a fresnel lens is a little more practical for carry but perhaps not as efficient. Thanks for the post!

 

[storl]

I've got a version in stock that has a good handle, two tips, and a carrying case:

Sunlighter

If I can get enough time, I'm going to make a video of it in operation this weekend.

 

[Diomedes Industries]

Storl,

Dims?

TF

 

[Dinkum]

I've got a version in stock that has a good handle, two tips, and a carrying case:

Sunlighter

If I can get enough time, I'm going to make a video of it in operation this weekend.

Dude, you have some really cool stuff on that site, you are OK with International shipping right?

I'm due a gadget treat soon, lord knows its been a long time since I treated myself.

 

[stitchawl]

Wow!! I used to have one of those back in the day! They would light a cigarette in 5-10 seconds even on a semi-overcast day. Folded up to fit in my back pocket too! Almost makes me wish I still smoked. Almost. But it would be great to have for emergency back-up at a fixed base camp!

Stitchawl

 

[storl]

Dude, you have some really cool stuff on that site, you are OK with International shipping right?

Of course. I'll ship anywhere the USPS will ship, which is everywhere in the world.

 

[storl]

Storl,

Dims?

TF

The dish itself is about 4" in diameter and 1/2" tall. With the handle, about 3.5" tall. Case is 5" x 5" x 1.5".

I made a video and am working on encoding/uploading it right now.