What stoves do you have that need the preheat? I’ve got the Primus 96, a 99, and an 8R. Humble collection, but I’ve got my eyes peeled, haha!!
They all need a preheat or you will have a mess all over or when self pressurizing, won't develop pressure unless you use a mini pump, most just use the preheat to create pressure to get started. The kero 96 being the exception as it needs to be preheated before adding pressure, using the pump as it can only be regulated by adding or releasing pressure. Duane
Do you then recommend NRV work on my 96, just to be sure there is a lead gasket? Or leave well enough alone? Thanks again for all the advice, I’m really appreciative!
I do remember Dad priming it with a bit of kerosene (pumped the fuel tank first, let a little out, ignited). I like the carbon cloth method with alcohol strategy, I’ll give that a go first.
If you prime with kerosene: A wick in the dish makes it possible. It will be smoky. But, it will work... outdoors. Alcohol is cleaner. Someone here might know where the ... "How to light a kerosene stove" is. I first went snowcamping and guys at work asked "on purpose?". I liked the idea.
I definitely will do alcohol for priming. And definitely outside for sure for all stove lighting and use. And while snow camping isn’t for everyone, it’s extraordinarily peaceful for me.
Wow, I joined just today and everyone has been so quick to offer me information and guidance! I so appreciate everyone helping me, I will definitely post when the 96 is ready to go!
I even got these little squeeze bottles to carry the alcohol in, figured it would fit nicely in the box.
Been over a year since Repo pup and I were out snow camping, getting old and crotchety. Best time is fixing breakfast, feet in a hole by the tent entrance, sitting inside while it snows. Duane
I do agree, Duane, that fixing breakfast time is an amazing time, I wish I still had the bones for snow camping. I hear you about the old and crotchety part, haha! Thanks so much for bringing those memories back, maybe one day I’ll get to do that again.
Lake Wenatchee, central Washington. The big tent is a 12'x20' Alaknak; the smaller our 'kitchen tent'. Indeed, they are mine, with a son-in-law. I've posted here many times over the years about our Winter camps, with lots of photos. Searches on Alaknak, Lake Wenatchee, or 'big tent' will bring many of them up.
Thank you for your reply, I’ll enjoy looking. I’ve never been to Washington but it looks beautiful. Those are some awesome looking tents, sturdy and warm!
