Thread: POSSIBLE FIRE SAFETY WARNING.....

Originally Posted by trout1105

Make sure you use a fireproof surface (A 400x400 ceramic tile is perfect) under the cooker as they tend to melt the plastic on them fold down tables, Don't ask me how I know

Especially if you buy one of those low profile models, which makes the heat source even closer to the surface underneath.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

I don't clean up after using it, just remove the big bits and when i fire it the next time i clean it while its hot.

In my younger days I found this method also worked well for baking pans used to make toasties, oven chips, etc.

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

In my younger days I found this method also worked well for baking pans used to make toasties, oven chips, etc.

I always do that, most only need a wipe out with paper towel then back into the cupboard.

So, back to the OP .

I tried to buy a new butane torch today.

In 3 major camping stores none had any but couldn't give a reason.

There are a lot more butane stoves/ovens on the market now , with improved safety features.

There will be a lot of canisters in the bins after Birdsville Races next weekend.

I have a feeling a lot of nomads will pull their vans to Birdsville after last w/e's Mundi Mundi bash outside Broken Hill.

I'll be there and have organised free camping in central Birdsville in a very prominent spot which shall remain undisclosed til a later date.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

So, back to the OP .

I tried to buy a new butane torch today.

In 3 major camping stores none had any but couldn't give a reason................


...........I'll be there and have organised free camping in central Birdsville in a very prominent spot which shall remain undisclosed til a later date.

Bunnings also keep the blow torches.

Don't tell us you've got Farnsy's spot at Birdsville?

Don't tell us you've got Farnsy's spot at Birdsville?

nope I wont tell you that.

In fact I've chickened out , much to my SA mates' disgust.

I do not enjoy rainy muddy bush trips and the BOM can't promise me better than about 3 days without rain or thunderstorms possibly for the period I'll be away.

And I don't fancy the idea of a $5000 fine for cutting a wet Strezeleckie or Birdsville Track.

I hope those who risk the weather do enjoy themselves unlike this chicken charlie.

mmm I'd be just around Cunnamulla now.