Hello everyone, I wanted to share a few pictures of my Primus 96 that has been switched to silent mode using a Chinese-made cap. This idea isn't originally mine, but I thought it would be helpful to share. Notes: the cap doesn't fit the bell circumference perfectly, but it allows enough heat transfer to keep the stove effectively evaporating kerosene, and the heat is controllable for simmering. Best wishes.
Interesting, the silent cap appears to be higher than the pot supports, or is that just the angle of the photo? Will you show more details of the silent cap , plaese.
Thanks @ROBBO55 . It is elevated above the pot support. I was surprised that it functioned so well and I was fascinated by the blue flames, that I overlooked this issue. Fortunately, when I positioned the font support piece shown in the picture, it elevates any pot away from contacting the burner, which is seen as a solution. Observe that the circumference is greater than the cap, making it a suitable fit.
Attempted to install a complete bell today. It functioned properly for 15 seconds, then failed due to inadequate heat transfer. I will try again later by using a file on the bell to eliminate the threading, aiming for full contact with the lipstick. I'm expeimenting for the sake of trying only, because, to me, installing such a bell is a change to the identity of that 96, which does not align with its legacy.
Used the cap this morning to effectively accommodate the PT-1 Tourisy (8r clone). Observe that despite a slight accidental tilt of the cap, the burning pattern remained uninterrupted. Photos attached.
Yes @Yannick Michel , I've mentioned that in my first post above. I am experimenting in fact, nothing to be considered a major conversion for such small stoves, especially that their usual use is for a short time, cup of coffee.
