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InvisibleSuckatshrooms
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PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps…
    #28011407 - 10/22/22 09:06 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

I bought a cheap wickless EtOH lamp off Amazon to sterilize my scalpel, tweezers, inoculation loop, etc. Well, the wickless lamp sputters and has an inconsistent flame, gets hot enough to need a silicone trivet under it and already has rust inside.  I may have just got a lemon but this thing is stupid. I don’t want to run a new gas line for a Bunsen, so I sent the lamp back and bought an infrared sterilizer for 5 times the cost. Worth every penny. I hope this helps someone not buy he same piece of shit.😝

Edited by Suckatshrooms (10/22/22 09:07 PM)

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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: Suckatshrooms]
    #28011436 - 10/22/22 09:15 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

I had my burner blow up the other day when I lit it, that was exciting as I had just filled it up.

Full disclosure, I made it myself but it has been working pretty well, until the small explosion that is.

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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: Suckatshrooms] * 1
    #28011439 - 10/22/22 09:15 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

Or you could get a butane torch lighter (ie: the kitchen ones for creme brulée) for a fraction of the cost......


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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: Rusty2096]
    #28011467 - 10/22/22 09:33 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

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Rusty2096 said:
Or you could get a butane torch lighter (ie: the kitchen ones for creme brulée) for a fraction of the cost......



I hate those too, but for different reasons unrelated to my EtOH lamp disdain.

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InvisibleSuckatshrooms
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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: Bajazly]
    #28011477 - 10/22/22 09:35 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

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Bajazly said:
I had my burner blow up the other day when I lit it, that was exciting as I had just filled it up.

Full disclosure, I made it myself but it has been working pretty well, until the small explosion that is.



😂What state are you in? (I noticed your location)

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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: Suckatshrooms]
    #28011485 - 10/22/22 09:38 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

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Suckatshrooms said:
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Bajazly said:
I had my burner blow up the other day when I lit it, that was exciting as I had just filled it up.

Full disclosure, I made it myself but it has been working pretty well, until the small explosion that is.



😂What state are you in? (I noticed your location)




I'm in northern Baja, you in Mexico too?

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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: Bajazly]
    #28012361 - 10/23/22 11:37 AM (2 years, 2 months ago)

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Bajazly said:
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Suckatshrooms said:
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Bajazly said:
I had my burner blow up the other day when I lit it, that was exciting as I had just filled it up.

Full disclosure, I made it myself but it has been working pretty well, until the small explosion that is.



😂What state are you in? (I noticed your location)




I'm in northern Baja, you in Mexico too?



I wish. I live in Dallas, Texas but frequently in Mexico. The other side though, usually in Tamaulipas.

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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: Suckatshrooms]
    #28012410 - 10/23/22 12:11 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

Quote:

Suckatshrooms said:
Quote:

Rusty2096 said:
Or you could get a butane torch lighter (ie: the kitchen ones for creme brulée) for a fraction of the cost......



I hate those too, but for different reasons unrelated to my EtOH lamp disdain.



Ok, I'll bite. Why?


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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: SirPsycho]
    #28012502 - 10/23/22 01:16 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

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SirPsycho said:
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Suckatshrooms said:
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Rusty2096 said:
Or you could get a butane torch lighter (ie: the kitchen ones for creme brulée) for a fraction of the cost......



I hate those too, but for different reasons unrelated to my EtOH lamp disdain.



Ok, I'll bite. Why?



I’ve just had bad experience with reliability in the past, piezo igniter, seal leaks, etc. I would also have to touch it, which gets by hand dirty before putting it back in my still air box, but that’s a minor complaint.

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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: Suckatshrooms]
    #28012516 - 10/23/22 01:22 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

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Suckatshrooms said:
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SirPsycho said:
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Suckatshrooms said:
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Rusty2096 said:
Or you could get a butane torch lighter (ie: the kitchen ones for creme brulée) for a fraction of the cost......



I hate those too, but for different reasons unrelated to my EtOH lamp disdain.



Ok, I'll bite. Why?



I’ve just had bad experience with reliability in the past, piezo igniter, seal leaks, etc. I would also have to touch it, which gets by hand dirty before putting it back in my still air box, but that’s a minor complaint.



Well, your flame source doesn't go in your SAB. You keep it outside.

As for the reliability issues, perhaps it was just cheap manufacturering. Get it from a cooking store


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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: SirPsycho]
    #28012521 - 10/23/22 01:25 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

I can second this. An infra-red steriliser shits on any of the other options. Anyone who says a torch or lamp are just as effective, has not had the pleasure of using one. As someone who works with tools everyday, I know that having the correct tool for a job makes things easier, more effective and more enjoyable.

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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: Markamello]
    #28012562 - 10/23/22 01:46 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

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Markamello said:
I can second this. An infra-red steriliser shits on any of the other options. Anyone who says a torch or lamp are just as effective, has not had the pleasure of using one. As someone who works with tools everyday, I know that having the correct tool for a job makes things easier, more effective and more enjoyable.




And 100% agree with you, I also work with tools and manage guys that work with them. And god it's a fucking waste of my time when they don't have the proper tools.

That said, a torch is great. Also faster than an infrared contraption.


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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: SirPsycho]
    #28012660 - 10/23/22 02:35 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

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SirPsycho said:
Well, your flame source doesn't go in your SAB. You keep it outside.



I’m not understanding what this distinction has to do with touching the torch.🤔

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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: Suckatshrooms]
    #28012671 - 10/23/22 02:44 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

Quote:

Suckatshrooms said:
Quote:

SirPsycho said:
Well, your flame source doesn't go in your SAB. You keep it outside.



I’m not understanding what this distinction has to do with touching the torch.🤔



Nothing, I was just pointing out bad work practices


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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: SirPsycho]
    #28012683 - 10/23/22 02:49 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

i think he means he picks it up to flame the scalpel each time


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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: bakedbeings]
    #28012698 - 10/23/22 02:55 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

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bakedbeings said:
i think he means he picks it up to flame the scalpel each time



Oh lol, well that's just silly. Get a proper torch that can stay lit


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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: SirPsycho]
    #28012743 - 10/23/22 03:32 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

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SirPsycho said:
Quote:

Suckatshrooms said:
Quote:

SirPsycho said:
Well, your flame source doesn't go in your SAB. You keep it outside.



I’m not understanding what this distinction has to do with touching the torch.🤔



Nothing, I was just pointing out bad work practices



I’m not sure anyone would be that stupid. Wouldn’t you just be likely to light yourself or your work on fire even if you didn’t care about the torch moving air around in your box.😬

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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: Suckatshrooms]
    #28012747 - 10/23/22 03:33 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

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Suckatshrooms said:
Quote:

SirPsycho said:
Quote:

Suckatshrooms said:
Quote:

SirPsycho said:
Well, your flame source doesn't go in your SAB. You keep it outside.



I’m not understanding what this distinction has to do with touching the torch.🤔



Nothing, I was just pointing out bad work practices



I’m not sure anyone would be that stupid. Wouldn’t you just be likely to light yourself or your work on fire even if you didn’t care about the torch moving air around in your box.😬



You'd be surprised. Lots of people do it and sometimes even set themselves/their box on fire


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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: SirPsycho]
    #28012749 - 10/23/22 03:35 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

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SirPsycho said:
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bakedbeings said:
i think he means he picks it up to flame the scalpel each time



Oh lol, well that's just silly. Get a proper torch that can stay lit



Oh, gotcha! I thought you were talking about a creme brûlée torch. Yeah, a propane tank with a pencil torch on top would work too. I’d have to put it in something, though or I would just knock it over.😂

Edited by Suckatshrooms (10/23/22 03:35 PM)

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Re: PSA: Fuck wickless EtOH lamps… [Re: Suckatshrooms]
    #28012750 - 10/23/22 03:38 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

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Suckatshrooms said:
Quote:

SirPsycho said:
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bakedbeings said:
i think he means he picks it up to flame the scalpel each time



Oh lol, well that's just silly. Get a proper torch that can stay lit



Oh, gotcha! I thought you were talking about a creme brûlée torch. Yeah, a propane tank with a pencil torch on top would work too. I’d have to put it in something, though or I would just knock it over.😂



Yes, creme brulee torch is what I'm talking about. Look ma, no hands.




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