Ohh!

Discussion in 'Stove Forum' started by Geoff, Sep 18, 2015.

  1. Geoff

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    003.JPG Whilst I appreciate that on auction site what you see is what you get, but, i did not expect this. Not a problem as I have a few spares, the question is this, is it due to mis-use of the stove or general wear and tear?
     
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  2. geeves

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    underburn
     
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  3. brassnipplekey

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    I reckon the only way that the hole could grow so large is the cap was used with a 'sacrificial ' coin (or similar) on top of it.... in an underburning situation.
    nick
     
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  4. zino13

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    Let me gander a Guess...someone used a torch to clean out the carbon in the tubes and
    Mike
     
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    geeves New Zealand Subscriber

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    It would of been hot enough to keep the flame burning straight up through the tube.
    Time to learn sil brazing
     
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  6. sefaudi

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    Definitely it is due to underburn usage.
     
    sefaudi, Sep 19, 2015
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