As far as fire starters go, diesel is cheap and lights with a match. As long as you don’t get it to vapor form (by pouring it on hot coals), it’s pretty easy to work with.
I was in high school and poured some on coals....then as I was approaching with a lit match WHOOM as soon as it hit the cloud of vapor and I didn’t need to worry about the hairs on the back of my hand or lower arm for the next few months lol.
Absolutely right. The key is to get it burning quickly then you're good. A few years ago I was trying to get a burn pile going - it was green, the weather was wet and it was the last day before fire restrictions started. And I didn't get it going the first time. I threw on more diesel onto the only little flame left which put it out, then I watched the white vapour cloud rising up and thought it would be good not to go near it. Then it caught. WWHHHOOOOSSSHHHH! Glad I was standing back, but it was a good learning experience and no harm done. I think using the noodles around the base and tucked up a little between the poles will make a good addition to get it up and going quickly.
That's awesome .
Do you have any problems with the lighter debris flying out, or does it just launch 40 meters into the air and go over everyone.
I'll be making a public safety announcement before I light up reminding parents that a lot of stuff is going to go up and then it is going to come down. Kids like to run around under it and as a rule, by the time stuff comes down it is no longer on fire. All the same, a cinder in the eye is no fun and parents will be reminded that their children are their responsibility.