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FIRE PISTON

Welcome to CampFirePiston.com ,  Manufacturer of quality & affordable Fire Piston….The Fire Piston is a great survival fire starter ! My Fire Pistons are made in the U.S.A. Take a look around Email me if you have any questions I will be happy to help YOU.

 Our  fire piston does not cost a fortune But works like it should

 

 

 

BIG Thank you to John (IntenseAngler) for the great How to use a Fire Piston video. He used one of my Fire Pistons to make the video. Thanks again John. Go take a look at his site he makes some really nice Alcohol Stove & Cook sets

 

 

What is a fire piston?

Fire Piston Consists of a hollow cylinder ranging in length from about 3 to 6 inches  sealed at one end and open at the other. A piston with an airtight circular seal ( o-ring) is fitted into the cylinder. The piston has a handle on the end to allow a firm grip to be applied to it, or a large enough surface area to strike it sharply without causing pain while the cylinder is braced against a hard surface, and it can be completely withdrawn from the cylinder. The fire piston generally has a notch or recess on or in its face, into which a piece char cloth is placed.

The compression of the air when the piston is quickly rammed into the cylinder causes the interior temperature to rise sharply to 500°F This is hot enough for the char cloth  in the piston face to ignite. The piston is then quickly withdrawn, before the now-burning tinder depletes the available oxygen inside the cylinder. The smoldering char cloth can then be removed from the face of the piston and transferred to a larger nest of fine kindling material, such as Jute Twine, Paper Towel , birch shavings, etc. The ember is then fanned or blown upon vigorously to create a flame, at which time various stages of larger kindling can be added until built into a proper fire

 

 Why Should you buy My Fire Piston

My fire piston does not cost a fortune But works like it should

Most Fire Pistons are either a single aluminum rod and tube that causes discomfort and pain to your hand when you try to use it or made with an expensive fancy wood casing, that cost $$ I’ve come up with a solution to both by using a less expensive wood casing, mine works just as well as the $60-$80 fire piston and does not hurt your hand like the other. Who cares if your fire piston cost $80 when your hungry or cold. Scouts love them…and so will YOU!

 

 

 

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