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RV GEAR
THE QUICKEST WAY TO BOIL WATER !

The Eco Billy comes in two sizes . We ’ ve been using the 1.5L unit , but there ’ s a smaller 700ml version as well .
HOW IT WORKS
Using the Eco Billy is fairly straightforward and the speed of getting hot water really boils down ( excuse the pun ) to the materials used . If you ’ re looking for rapid heat , use small things that are quick to ignite , like grasses , twigs and leaves . These may not burn for long , but they create a short burst of heat which is all you need for boiling water .
Start by creating a small pile of this mix as a base for the Eco Billy to sit on . Then pour some water into the billy and put the lid on to prevent ash getting into the water while it ’ s being heated .
The heat source is then lit and the Eco Billy placed onto it to get the process going . If more heat is required , it ’ s just a matter of adding more twigs into the chimney outlet located in the lid .
Once the water has boiled , simply use the handles that swing out to assist with pouring . The Eco Billy also has a tab on the lid that slides out to help direct the hot water over the spout and to prevent any splashback .
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