Hi all, I just got hold of a (Max) Sievert Campus 3, less key & handle but otherwise complete and probably (after cleaning up) in fine order. Examples of this stove incl. keys and handles can be seen here http// http// It shouldn't be too difficult to fabricate the key & handle myself (that is, unless somebody here has spares he's willing to part with???). However, I'd be very grateful if some other Campus 3 owner could tell me the original dimensions, materials and/or any relevant info regarding these parts? Thanks, Jur
Hey, Jur, Very nice stove, Lad! Have you tried a SVEA 123 key? Looks almost identical, upon first glance. Give it a try, and see if that works for you. Congrats on your new stove! Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc Mark
Thanks Doc, Yes, my old-style (pre-R) Svea 123 (and Optimus 8 and Primus 71) keys all fit the Campus - all their stems being practically the same diameter. However, I don't have any spare key of that kind and cannibalising another stove's won't get me much further after all, would it? Anyway, interesting litle project! Jur
RE Replacement stove key I have made replacements for SVEA123 and Optimus 8R stoves from 1/4 inch outside diameter soft Copper tubing. Usually, I would make a similar size square cross section pattern from a piece of steel rod. File it till you get the same size as the valve stem. The SVEA123 seems to be a bit smaller than the 8R shaft. Anyway, cut a piece of tubing about 8 inches long and give it a gentle 90 degree bend. Then push it over your pattern and lightly thump it with a hammer to the shape of the stem. Do both ends and you have a spare. Cheap easy substitute. Ken H.
