FAQ
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- faq_1.-Popular-FAQs
- faq_2.-NEW-BioLite-NanoGrid
- faq_3.-BaseCamp
- faq_3.-BaseCamp_subcat_maintenance-&-care
- faq_3.-BaseCamp_subcat_running-&-use
- faq_3.-BaseCamp_subcat_startup-&-first-time-use
- faq_4.-KettleCharge
- faq_5.-CampStove_subcat_maintenance-&-care
- faq_5.-CampStove_subcat_running-&-use
- faq_5.-CampStove_subcat_startup-&-first-time-use
- faq_6.-KettlePot
- faq_7.-Portable-Grill
- faq_8.-orders-&-shipping
- faq_9.-Emerging-Markets
- faq_misc
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Can I use the KettleCharge over a campfire?
No. The KettleCharge is to be used over concentrated, controlled flames only. NEVER use over an open fire. Really, do not do it.
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Should I let the water boil off if I just want electricity?
We designed it so that when the water is boiling you can still generate 10W -- in fact, when you are starting with super cold water, the device may...
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Does the water have to be boiling to produce power?
Nope. The thermoelectric generator is working on of a difference in temperature between your flame and the water, so bringing the water to boil is not necessary for electricity...
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When does the KettleCharge begin to produce power?
You'll be able to tell by the battery LEDs located on the left hand side of the power handle. Fill it with water, place it over...
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How do the Emerging Markets and Outdoor Recreation work together?
As you visit the product pages on our website, click on the Parallel Innovation banners to see more about how our core technologies are...
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I'd like to become a HomeStove partner - what do I do?
BioLite is currently conducting large-scale commercial trials for the HomeStove with predetermined partners in India and Sub-Saharan Africa. At this time we are not looking to retail the...
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Is BioLite public? Can I purchase stock in the company?
BioLite is a privately held company. You cannot purchase stock at this time. (But thanks for asking!)
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I don't really go camping – can BioLite work for me?
BioLite is more than just camping – beyond the additions of tailgating or a portable bonfire, we’re also a great resource for emergency readiness. With BioLite, you can stay...
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I have a BioLite story to share – where do I send it?
We’d love to see it. There are two ways to get your BioLite story published: Option 1 - Instagram Already planning to post your pic to...
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What is the name of the technology you use?
The core technology behind our electricity-generating wood-burning stoves is called Thermoelectrics. You may hear other words used like thermocouples, TEGs, or the Peltier-Seebeck effect. These terms all revolve around the...
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Where do drippings go if I'm cooking meat?
The BioLite Portable Grill is designed to sit directly in the CampStove Fuel Chamber - thanks to the sloped Grill Body, drippings run down...
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Can the Portable Grill be used with other fires or heat sources?
No, the BioLite Portable Grill is intended for use with the BioLite CampStove only. Improper usage can result...
