Hello Some days ago i got an old unused Optimus 111T. For the use with alcohol there are two tubes to put over the jet. But with the stove came two different tubes. One with two holes on one side and the other with three smaller holes on the one side and two other holes on the other side of the tubes. (see picture) Why does the stove come with two different tubes? Is the jet with the bigger hole for using alcohol? Best wihes: Endy
My stove also came with two restrictor tubes. Best I can tell it is your choice based on trial and error. I have resisted the temptation to do the trial with alcohol, but other members have a fair amount of experience and it seems there are an endless variety in the tubes.
Endy, 2 bigger holes in one line are easier to drill than 3 smaller holes in steps of 120°. So perhaps you have evidence of some production evolution there. Use them with the holes down, near the nipple if you decide to give it a go. Regards, Mike
Hi Endy, check out this 4-year old post: https://classiccampstoves.com/posts/12158 Best Regards, Kerophile.
Thanks so far!!! Especially for the helping link. After all of the kerosine will disappear out of the tank while cooking much coffee I will experiment with Alcohol (in the stove, not in my throat Just to see how it works. I think it also will be easy to prime the stove. Thanks: Endy
(Yeah, What he said...) I always prime with alcohol, even when I use Kero for fuel. (which is also Always) Al
Roughtimately 2/5 (40%) more . I cant find alcohol cheaper than paraffin/kero or Petrol . Paraffin my choice ... those Paraffin nipples will pay for themselves after a couple of tanks . Alcohol .. Best for drinking .. Then priming ..& I reckon best for stove use when not pressurised ..Trangia Etc, non pressure pop can stoves. Paraffin has some lubrication properties ... Alcohol far less so ...unless you drink it . Nick
Hey, Richard, Nick, and All, You are both absolutely right about Meths not burning as hot as kero, or Coleman fuel, AND, it does take a lot more fuel, per given trip, to get through. That having been said, however, I do like to use Meths in one of my 111T's, and also in one 199, too. There is just something about it that calls my name. Maybe it's because it's supposed to be a more "green" fuel, or maybe it's because I like priming with my main fuel, or maybe it's because I love the aroma of a Meths stove burning!! But, for whatever reason, I still love Meths stoves, and can happily make do by carrying a bit more fuel, and taking a bit more time to do the cooking and brewing. Not bad, at all, actually. Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc
If your using the A nipple (051"), don't use the restrictor. If using the Kero (.028") or M (.032") nipple, use the restrictor.
