G M  Bulley wrote;

>Without the aid of a pipe-bender, one could easily 'massage' the coil into
>a smaller coil, approximately the size of a Westy Stove burner. Perhaps you
>could make the coil slightly peaked in the middle, (like a low teepee) to
>channel the flame, and increase exposed surface of the pipe. Whenever you
>wanted hot water (for dishes, face washing, birthing babies), you could
>hook up your little furnace, light the stove, and turn on the water

I think this is a good plan however be careful of the resulting steam, nasty burn!  The end must always remain open and the highest point should be fitted with some sort of a safety pressure relief gadget which by my calculations ought to end up being positioned in 
the operator's face!

Ah, back to the coffee pot water heater previously mentioned by Mr. Bulley, It's always worked for me!

Wendy

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