Stan Well done, looks pretty polished up. They are lovely little stoves even though they do burn the devils spirit. Like NZ I have a GT pan set. I've only ever used it when out in the Landy for a quick brew.
Stan, You certainly cashed in good on your first "brassie". One word of caution though; there is a serious problem with the type of polish you might use on brass, there is some specific info on this site about using polish containing amonia (?) I will keep looking. Chef BC
Tnx for the warning Chef. The procedure I followed was fairly simple. I first gave it a quick rub with Brasso, which took 90% of the brass "tarnish" off. Then I soaked it in a citric acid bath (including the burner cup) consisting of a tablespoon of citric acid in 2 cups of hot water. I left it in for around 15 min. I then did a quick brush with very fine (0000) steel wool. I took the nozzle off (which I soaked separately) and put a tiny little rubber cup over the open tube end to keep the citric acid out before putting the base unit in the soak. Then I took my dremmel tool with a felt wheel and 15,000 grit (green) rouge to the spots of corrosion that were still there. Lastly I did a quick all-over "rag wheel" brush with the same green rouge to finish it up. Total working time (less the soaking) came to no more than 10 or 15 min. As I said, it isn't meant to be a shelf queen, she's going to be a "working girl" and has to earn her keep. Hope this helps some of the newer folks do a quick clean up periodically of their brass stoves. Stan
Hey, Stan, Great job on that wonderful SVEA of yours! One caution, if I may, however: we never use steel wool on our brass stoves, as it leaves untold small scratches in the brass; can leave particles of itself which work their way into the guts and muck things up; and, using that stuff softens the edges of engraving and stamping, thereby making it less distinct. Some folks don't care, and as you say, your stove is a "Working Girl". But, something to keep in mind when you get one that you want to get beauty pageant winner, and sharp as a tack. Again, great job and a very nice stove, which should give you untold years of happy and trustworthy service! Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc
Thanks for the warning Doc....I'll skip the steel wool and concentrate on the rag wheel instead as it does just as good a job. I usually only use the steel wool on the burner assembly and "spots" of heavy corrosion but I'll make it a point to make sure the rag wheel and 15,000 rouge get those areas extra clean. Stan
Brasso, rags and a late night movie is my usual polishing routine For really gunged on stuff, an old tooth brush and creame bog/counter scourer like Jif (if you have it) works well. Looking forward to pix of it's 1st outing!
Ok here's the obligatory flame shot of my very first European stove. I'm not sure how these flames should look, so any opinions on whether they are the size, shape and colour they are supposed to be, or not, will be appreciated. Stan
Only 2 problems I can see with that flame shot. 1 the little metal L shaped bits should all be turned outwards before lighting so they can support a decent pot. You burn your fingers trying to turn them after lighting the stove. 2 Try not to use a flash when photographing flames.If a photo is taken in dim light the cherry red of the burner and faint glow from those perfect blue flames really shows off all your hard work.
