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What is a safe method to heat alcohol/methylated spirits?​

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Boil a pot of water that has been tested with a stainless steel dish that sits adequately on top of the pot, without falling in. When the water boils, turn off the stove, which eliminates the ignition source, then pour your ethanol into the bowl, and place it on top of the hot water pot.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Boil a pot of water that has been tested with a stainless steel dish that sits adequately on top of the pot, without falling in. When the water boils, turn off the stove, which eliminates the ignition source, then pour your ethanol into the bowl, and place it on top of the hot water pot

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