How to Make Fire Without Matches or a Lighter
No matches? No lighter? No problem! Now you can make a fire using some simple household objects: steel wool and batteries.
[edit] Steps
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Rub the battery terminals on the steel wool and blow on it.
- Use this to light the tinder, and there you have it!
- Another way to do this is to get a 9V battery and a metal paperclip. Rub the paperclip on both pegs at the top at the same time to create sparks.
- Use the sparks to light the tinder.
[edit] Tips
- The finer the steel wool the better.
- Most batteries will work but 9 volt batteries are easiest.
- This works by sending a current through the tiny steel wires, which in turn get super heated.
- This is similar to how the wires in light bulbs and toasters operate.
[edit] Warnings
- Don't burn your fingers.
- Don't burn the house down!
- the steel wool will catch on fire an not go out and it will make a lot of sparks i do not recomend doing this
[edit] Sources and Citations
- How to make fire without matches or a lighter from 5min Videopedia -- used with permission
