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How to Consolidate Isobutane Backpacking Fuel Canisters with FlipFuel®

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Step 1

Temperature Differential

Place receiving canister in the freezer, ice chest, cold stream, or cool shaded area. Place sending canister in the sun or a warm place.

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Step 2

Thermodynamics

Wait 10 minutes. This creates a temperature differential that facilitates the fuel transfer.

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Step 3

Careful, Don't Cross-Thread

Thread canisters onto FlipFuel® device. Sending canister on top ("OUT") side, receiving canister on bottom ("IN") side. Hand tighten.

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Step 4

Fuel Transfer

Open valve to transfer fuel. Once fuel transfer is complete, close valve and detach isobutane fuel canisters.

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