This article was co-authored by Britt Edelen. Britt Edelen was an active member of his local Boy Scouts troop near Athens, Georgia from ages 8 to 16. As a Scout, he went on dozens of camping trips, learned and practiced many wilderness survival skills, and spent countless hours appreciating the great outdoors. In addition, Britt worked as a counselor for several summers at an adventure camp in his hometown, which allowed him to share his passion for and knowledge of the outdoors with others.
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We’ve all gotten so used to simply turning on a stove or starting up an electric kettle whenever we need to boil water, but what happens when there isn’t any power or the gas is out? Not to worry. There are plenty of other ways you can heat up water so it’s safe to use and drink, and there are even a few simple ways you can purify water if you aren’t able to boil it.
Here are 10 different ways you can boil water when there’s no electricity or gas available.
Best Ways to Heat Water Without Gas or Electricity
- BBQ grill.
- Fire pit.
- Tea candles.
- Fireplace.
- Wood stove.
- Rocket stove.
- Camp stove.
- Solar cooker.
Steps
Expert Q&A
Video
Tips
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Wait until the water comes to a rolling boil and let it boil for at least 1 minute to fully purify it.[10]Thanks
Warnings
- Never drink unsanitary water. It could make you really sick if there are bacteria and germs in it.[11]Thanks
Expert Interview
Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about outdoor survival skills, check out our in-depth interview with Britt Edelen.
References
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- ↑ https://ezprepping.com/how-to-boil-water-without-electricity/
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- ↑ https://www.crossroadstoday.com/news/local-news/ways-to-boil-water-without-electricity/article_2e2a9042-fca9-5cd2-a38c-071b5713de78.html
- ↑ https://ezprepping.com/how-to-boil-water-without-electricity/
- ↑ https://ezprepping.com/how-to-boil-water-without-electricity/
- ↑ https://www.kxan.com/weather/winter-weather-tips/tips-for-boiling-water-with-or-without-power/
- ↑ https://www.kxan.com/weather/winter-weather-tips/tips-for-boiling-water-with-or-without-power/