I have another post describing my adoration of the Optimus 199 back at a time when I was too young to own one. I recently looked into the possibility again, but I have quickly resigned myself that unless I stumble across someone that doesn't know what they have, I'm not likely to own one. I'm not paying $1000+ for a stove. So I'm now looking at the 111T. Not really a 1-to-1 replacement but still a vintage Optimus triple fuel. I notice many being offered do not include the jet or restrictor to run alcohol/meths. Is there a source for these 2 parts, or are they unobtainable? I'm trying to decide if I come across a decent stove minus the jet and restrictor, if it is worth acquiring and finding those parts later if I want to make it "complete". I'm guessing these are frequently lost/separated pieces from these stoves. It seems that A&H Enterprises might but not sure if they are still in business. Thanks!
@Zanq There are a couple of threads on this site where people have made restrictors to run the Optimus 111 (with a silent burner) on alcohol. Occasionally they come up on the Bay of Evil, but it’s possible to use brass tubing to make your own. You can also convert a standard jet in the nipple of a 111 to enlarge it to the diameter of the alcohol jet. Ethanol is the optimal alcohol. Tony
The Base-Camp.co.UK lists both parts: P/N: 2508....Alcohol Jet for 111, 199........6.95 [GBP] P/N: 5163....Alcohol Restrictor for 111T...16.95 [GBP]
Thank you for the info. I’m running kerosene on my 111T now for about 20 years, I feel like the original jet is starting to get a bit worn out. May look at ordering one, just don’t know where.
