Riser tube

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  1. jmdgatt

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    After cleaning my Meva no.1 stove, I have noticed that the riser tube is heavily pitted just under the spirit cup. Can anyone tell me:

    1) what causes such heavy pitting?
    2) if the riser tube of a fixed leg stove can be screwed off?
    3) how can I solve this problem?

    Thanks.