Recently acquired in my travels - I've admired the "squat" shape of this discus stove for some time... The original burner has been replaced: The diameter of the fuel filler is smaller than standard: I can't make out much detail of the burner: The pump tube cap and plunger appear to be retro-fitted: "D" = 1914: I was unable to separate the burner from the riser, so left the joint intact. I applied the "prick-and-hope" technique to the jet. The NRV had a cork pip which had to be replaced. First firing revealed two problems - the leaking NRV and a leak under the jet: Interestingly the additional flamelet from under the jet disappeared intermittently: I removed the jet and cleaned it's seat and applied high temperature anti-sieze to the threads before re-insertion: It appeared to be running "rich" so I put the kettle on: There was no "sooting" on the kettle. Gratuitous flame shot: Thanks!
@Rodger Willows Nice. I make the burner to say: “PRIMUS” on one part of the cross; Arabic and “SWEDEN” on the other. Good stove! Cheers Tony
@Tony Press Thanks Tony - your eyes are better than mine! I contemplated submitting it to “Rusty but running”, but thought it probably better just to post here… @Lighthouse Thank you!
Good find, these early No.100's with tank mounted air release are very fine stoves! Given it's age, it's in remarkably good condition- some replacement parts, but no damage or major repairs (do I notice some additional solder on the feet/pot support holders?).
Hi @Rodger Willows . It's beautiful! And it works well. I once found a 100 of a similar age (1913), and like yours, it also had a standard roaring burner . I'm not entirely sure, but stoves from that period probably had a dedicated burner similar to the 96? (lipstick)
@Blackdog “(do I notice some additional solder on the feet/pot support holders?)” Chris, I think that it is oxidation, but I plan to give it a “boil-up” today which may reveal more blemishes. @Knee Stanislaw, looking through the Reference Gallery indicates that they were originally supplied with a lipstick burner, but quite a few appear to have been retro-fitted with a No. 1 roarer burner. Your stove has a beautiful patina - very impressive.
