Open Source Drip Torch

Basics

• A modification of a Fuel Can that allows it to leave a predictable line of fire on the ground
  • In order to save fuel, it can also be used to leave “drops” instead of a constant line, akin to the motion of lightly watering potted plants
• Used in controlled/ Prescribed Burns
• Much more effective (and safer) than other methods such as a fuel can and a lighter, or flamethrowers

Used For

• Controlled/Perscribed Burns

Industry Standards

• Forestry Suppliers Sure-Seal™ Double-Bottom Drip Torch (~$135)

Existing Open Source Designs

• This Design by RA Nicholson

Minimum Viable Product

• Safe
• Modular
• Easy to Use + Adjust

Internal Links

• Plastic Sphere Dispenser
  • An alternative type of fire lighting method for Prescribed Fire / Wildlands Firefighting, typically used with Aircraft/Drones
  • Uses something akin to a Ping Pong Ball filled with a catalyst (Typically Potasium Permanganate which prior to being “launched” is automatically injected with Ethylene Glycol or Glycerin making a time delay fire starter