Optimus 88

Discussion in 'Optimus No:88 (petrol, white gas)' started by Oldhenry1, Nov 8, 2024.

  1. Oldhenry1 United States

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    After a near miss on one of these sets recently, good fortune came my way.

    It's the later two pan version with a bail retained 123R(and a pricker??).
    From the bail marks on the tank it looks like could be the original stove. It is missing the pot holder.

    I was surprised how much smaller in person it is than a Sigg Tourist set, I'd only seen pictures before.
    We fired it up before it came home to it's new caretakers location.

    Optimus 88.jpg
    Optimus 88 Top.jpg
    Optimus 88 Stove.jpg
    Optimus 88 Two Pan.jpg


    I don't see any other makers marks on the pans other than the Optimus stamp on the lid. I do like how tight the lid fits. I'm planning on add a priming wick to it when I get some more material.
    I added the plastic thread protector idea from this forum :D.

    Thanks for looking.
     
  2. ROBBO55

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    It's are a nice compact unit. They can suffer from galvanic corrosion when the stove is left clipped in when stored away. Yours looks clean, congratulations.
     
  3. CW

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    These are fantastic sets for 2 people and your still has the cap for the stove !
     
  4. Oldhenry1 United States

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    @ROBBO55, I was reminded about galvanic corrosion with my new to me Sigg Tourist set.
    When I went to boil the inaugural pan of water in the set and found a small corrosion spot that was draining the pan(it was a receding boil. It took me awhile to see the leak. Where is this water coming from? Lol). I need to advance my novice tig welding skills before I attempt a repair.