i got a new jon e handwarmer, follow the directions, and when i bag it, it goes out shortly thereafter...i've tried numerous times with the same results..it shouldn't matter if i tie the bag or not, it should still generate heat...i cannot find a company phone number either...any help?
2006-10-12 14:09:23 · 5 answers · asked by jstrmbill 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Remove the top and the element as well. Fill it up completely, allowing the fuel to soak in and then adding more fuel until it won't take any more and until the fuel is standing on top of the cotton and won't soak up. . Then, shake off the excess fuel. Then. place the element back on top of the handwarmer. Light the element well. Get it good and really hot all the way across. Replace the top and allow the handwarmer to stand for 10 minutes or so. Don't mess with it or pick it up and keep it from drafts. After 10 minutes or so, it should be too hot to handle easily. Then, and only then, put it in the bag. This should solve your problem. I think you have not been getting enough fuel in the warmer, not getting the element really hot to light it, and not waiting long enough before putting it in the bag. Hope this helps. I have handwarmers that are 40 years old and still going strong. This works for me without fail
2006-10-12 15:23:22 · answer #1 · answered by price7204 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had this same problem when I first got my Jon E handwarmer. I solved it by allowing the handwarmer to sit for 5 to 10 minutes after I blew out the flame. It gives it a chance to get going abnd stay going. The wick contains a catalyst and it has to get hot enough to keep going. Just give it a few extra minutes and I think that will solve your problem. If that doesn't do it, then either the wick is faulty and needs to be replaced or has become contaminated by using the wrong fuel. If you know that neither of these latter conditions exist, then it just needs the extra time to get going.
2006-10-13 12:35:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jon E Hand Warmer Element
2017-01-13 04:12:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first two answers are correct. ignore the last couple especially the one about submerging in water. That's a disaster waiting to happen. As an addition it's worth investing in a tin of Altoids [or something else that comes in a very small metal box with a close fitting lid. If you pop the element in the tin and close the lid, not only will this prevent the hot element from accedentally causing a fire, as the oxygen in the tin is burned away the flame will fail. Science 101, hastening the extinguishing process and increasing safety.
2016-05-21 21:43:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is the best fuel for the hand warmer
2015-12-13 07:06:11 · answer #5 · answered by Joseph c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋