How to light a fire: 10 unusual ways

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

A bit of theory. What is fire?

Fire is the main phase of the combustion process, which is accompanied by the release of light and heat. A fire can occur for various reasons: heat, chemical reaction, exposure to electricity.

So we need flammable materials, oxygen and high temperature to start a fire.

Method 1. We light the fire with a condom

The condom is truly a unique item, I think all travelers have appreciated this multi-purpose item for a long time. So, take a transparent condom and fill it with water.

We use it as a lens, focus the beam on pre-prepared dry grass or paper, a little patience, and now the smoke appears.

Method 2. Bank of Pepsi

We polish the bottom of the can and use it as a reflector. We direct the beam onto a sheet of paper or dry grass.

Method 3. Photo frame and cling film

Take a photo frame and wrap it with cling film.

We put the frame on the stand and pour water.

That's it, the installation for lighting the fire is ready.

Method 4. Steel wool and mobile phone battery

Steel wool is a weave of very thin fibers of steel that looks like ordinary cotton wool from a pharmacy. The steel itself is 98% iron and 2% carbon, the proportions may vary depending on the type of steel. We prepare a "nest" from dry leaves and grass, put cotton into it and run the battery contacts several times over the cotton.

Method 5. Battery and foil from chewing gum

Cut off a strip of foil, fold it in half and sharpen the fold with scissors.

We attach the ends of the strip to the poles of the battery, and the main thing here is not to burn your fingers.

The same manipulations, only more clearly, are presented in the video.

Method 6. An interesting but expensive way to start a fire using goods from IKEA

Method 7. Ice

This method takes patience. You will not only light a fire, but also keep warm. We take a piece of ice and with light movements of a knife give it a shape into the lenses. Then we polish the lens surface with our hands.

Well, how to light a fire with a lens - every child knows.

Method 8. Chemical reaction

Sodium is a silvery-white metal, plastic, even soft (easily cut with a knife), a fresh cut of sodium glistens in air and is easily oxidized to sodium oxide. To protect against oxygen in the air, sodium metal is stored under a layer of kerosene.

Sodium reacts very violently with water: a piece of sodium placed in water floats up, melts due to the heat released, turning into a white ball that quickly moves in different directions on the surface of the water; the reaction proceeds with the release of hydrogen, which can ignite. This experiment is also called "dancing fire".

Method 9. Fire

With the help of a flint, sparks are struck. The tool is compact, lightweight and can be used in any weather. You can find a large assortment of fires on the Internet. Which one you get doesn't matter, the main thing is to learn how to use this gadget correctly.

Striking sparks is not difficult, you just need to prepare a good tinder. To do this, use a dry, flammable material.

Method 10. Fire Piston

This pneumatic lighter was invented sometime in 1770. It works on the same principle as a diesel engine. Under strong compression, the air in the cylinder heats up to temperatures above 300 ° C, which ignites the tinder at the end of the piston.

In order to reach a high temperature, a strong blow is needed.