Primus No.25 (1929)

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  1. Pharael

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    A very well used 3 pint / 1.7 litre Primus No.25 that has had solder repairs undertaken to the pump tube and air release valve tube in the dim and distant past.

    I decided I would leave these ‘as is’ as they are part of the stove’s history.

    I have added a Primus No.4268 pilot lighter.

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    The No.25 has a big burner No.4140 (same as the Primus No.6 & No.10) with a 6-row No.4206 outer cap and a No.4678 inner cap which has an extended spigot.

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    The hexagonal fuel jet (No.4392).

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    The 1924 patent Primus took out on their sunken filler was a very clever design. This allowed the tank to be able to be filled right up to the filler cap without compromising the air gap required above the kero/paraffin level to enable tank pressure to be produced by the pump.

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    ‘Sweden’ stamped on the reverse side of the filler cap and air release valve.

    Knurling design of the pump knob and cap.

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    The top tank stamping are quite worn.

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    Tank wall stamping.

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    Tank base: ’T’ = 1929

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    This No.25 is a great performer.

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    Pharael.
     
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