Backyard: FlameDisk Charcoal Alternative
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: green, laundry, purifier
- 1. Rounding Out The House
- 2. Laundry Room: Spin Dryer
- 3. Kitchen and Dining: HAAN FS-20 Floor Sanitizer
- 4. Backyard: FlameDisk Charcoal Alternative
- 5. Office: Warm Mouse
4. Backyard: FlameDisk Charcoal Alternative
It’s getting close to grilling season and many consumers are weary of investing time and money in the traditional method of charcoal. With a focus on green alternatives and ways to save time and frustration, FlameDisk offers an ethanol-based solution that we found worthwhile.
The FlameDisk is a solid ethanol grill fuel that is as convenient as it is environmentally friendly. Packaged in a small cardboard box, it’s easy to store, transport, and open, unlike bulky charcoal bags. Here’s how we used the FlameDisk to “green” our BBQ:
- After opening the package, we removed the film cover by peeling it easily. Then we placed it in the bottom of our standard charcoal grill where the briquettes would have gone.
- With the included matches, we lit one hole in the FlameDisk (any hole will do). Within seconds, the entire disk was lit and burning hot.
It was really that simple. Within one minute, the grill was hot enough to use, and the flavor it creates is very similar to that of charcoal-grilled food. With a 40-minute cook duration, it was adequate for most meals, although larger grill surfaces may require the use of two disks. We especially appreciated the quick-and-easy cleanup and how rapidly the disk cooled after use within five minutes.
From the viewpoint of a parent, this disk makes grilling less nerve-wracking. There is no danger of leaks or spills from toxic lighter fluids and I don’t have to wait for hot coals to burn out before I retire for the evening. The absence of fossil fuels and petroleum and the disk's use of recyclable materials help get some green mileage from its implementation. I also appreciated that it emitted a lower amount of pollutants than the standard smoky charcoal emanation. The accompanying documentation cited a 90% or higher reduction in the amount of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxide, and particulates.
Available for under $5 at most home and outdoor sporting stores, the FlameDisk just makes a lot of sense for tailgaters, master chefs, and outdoor cooking hobbyists.
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Another great article in this series. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
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Fixed, thank you.
I'm not sure what kind of clothes dryer you USED to have... my LG gives me about 25 combinations of drying heat and spin rate all the way from "no heat, no spin" to "bake and spin the heck out of the clothes." I usually use low heat with lots of air-ated (sp) spin time.
Tomshardware rules! This exactly the kind of out of the box article that keeps me visiting this site again and again.
the warm mouse conflicts with my situation... my hands get cold, yes, but they also get sweaty.
yes, cold and sweaty is a regular for me.
5V?, the usb could output 2.5W, 5V means nothing in terms of consumption.
interesting devices.
"electricity costs have recently increased by 7% in our area. My bill? Its the same size as it ever was, meaning I'm saving at least 7%."
Say your original bill was $100. With a 7% increase, it's now $107. So if you're still paying $100 with a new base of $107, you're paying 93.45% of the total bill, which is a savings of 6.55%. Not "at least 7%". Less than 7%.
What a waste on the clothes spinner.. just set the washer to the high spin and you don't need to buy another device to sit in your laundry room. My mom has done it for years.
The spinner is not a waste at all. It is MUCH faster than even fastest washing machine spin cycles. As a result it removes much more water and detergent from the clothes. It would be a waste if the spin cycle was the same speed, or close to the same speed.
I've been looking for an air filter that's actually "quiet". The one I have now has a constant annoying hum. This is one of the better Honeywell Filter I've seen.
I've been looking for an air filter that's actually "quiet". The one I have now has a constant annoying hum. This is one of the better Honeywell Filter I've seen.
does anyone know what the space capacity this Honeywell Filter can accomodate?
If you are looking for USB Heating solutions to keep energy bills down for chilly temperatures (air conditioned offices are cold, too) -- go directly to the manufacturers at ValueRays.com! You can get super prices, free shipping & no sales tax at one of their authorized online vendors, too, at IGMproducts.com. I have fibromyalgia and so I need to use a complete USB Heated Computer Workstation because I spend 8 hours a day using the computer. The heat really helps me be able to work longer hours. : )
Does anyone know if the Warm-Mouse-Heated-Keyboard website belongs to ValueRays?
Does anyone know if the Warm-Mouse-Heated-Keyboard website belongs to ValueRays?
JudyJudy,
It appears that site is not owned by ValueRays, but I can't be sure. The site was registered by iGlobalMall.com. However, I'm not sure why you mention that website, when a different site is the one we cite in the article itself (warmmouse.com).
Rachel Rosmarin
Editor of Tom's Guide
Thanks for the reply Rachel. I want the valuerays heated keyboard pad and it seems as though its temporarily out of stock. Just wondererd if I contacted valuerays directly maybe they would have it. I'd rather just get it online and not go through the manufacturer though. I'll try to hunt down iglobalmall. Thanks, JJ
Thanks for the reply Rachel. I want the valuerays heated keyboard pad and it seems as though its temporarily out of stock. Just wondererd if I contacted valuerays directly maybe they would have it. I'd rather just get it online and not go through the manufacturer though. I'll try to hunt down iglobalmall. Thanks, JJ
I see! Okay thanks, and good luck.
Here's another ..... I just found this GREEN product -- and it works with your warm mouse item:
Mouse Hand Warmer blanket pouch
I'm going to try this, too because it's totally GREEN! Actually, all the products that produce warmth will help with energy conservation don't you agree?