Hi Folks. I'm looking to replace a number of cap gaskets on my Svea 123, Optimus 8r, 99 and 199 stoves. If I understand correctly nitrile rubber is the way to go. A gentleman on EBay offers nitile rubber sheets in 3 different sizes: - NITRILE RUBBER SHEET 3/64" (.040") THK WHITE BUNAN - NITRILE RUBBER SHEET 1/16" (.062") THK WHITE BUNAN - NITRILE RUBBER SHEET 1/8" (.125") THK WHITE BUNAN Would any of these work? Thanks!
Yes but i suggest you get an "O" ring kit and use one of them instead. they are easier to install, easier to replace, more likely to be the right size, and cheap to buy. lance
Hey, Lance, Personally, I've had nothing but poor luck using O-rings in place of actual gaskets. For me, they have never held up that well, and they deform very easily. I would much rather use a real gasket, than any O-ring. Others seem to like them, but for me, they just haven't worked out very well. Your thoughts, good Sir? Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc Mark
Our local department store still sells washers singly, 20p each. I've found the 'Shower Hose' washer a perfect fit for 00/210 caps and seem to be nitrile, they don't appear to be affected by paraffin, at least in the short term. (12 months and counting) Even if damaged eventually, at that price spares are no problem. Simes
Hay Doc May be you are tightening the oring down too much. You only have to tighten just after it touches the other metal. If you blokes want nitrole Have you forgoten how to contact me.
Rubber from a car wheel tube ore simular works, but may be weard out within a year or so, but it will often be possible to get for free. The very best gasket I ever had made for tank cap is made of a Dupont teflone plate, it is expensive, but it just lasts. dsk
Hey DOC, listen to that gentleman from down under, he tells it right. Just tighten until snug not with a pair of pliers. Jeeeez man who are you joe atlas: lol: lance
Indeed it is Ian but only after you have tightened it with your fingers until they near bleed. then get a grip with your stillsons and turn another full turn. Now you're ready to fire the stove. only remember to fill the tank first or you'll be wearing out the stillsons before the dinner is ready. lance
If you can get 'Viton A' material, it's much better than Nitrile. 'O' rings in the gas turbines I used to work on were Viton A, but I no longer have access to them. . I've checked on the price of Viton 'O' rings, and they're very expensive. Jim Ford
Jim is right. Viton is good for the temperature and good for 10Mrads of radiation. Even the cockroaches will be toast and your stove will not leak. Something to think about. Iain The Spirits will watch over it for you.
I concur, Vitron seems the way to go, but where to find it in a less than Industrial quantity? An Ebay search came up with Vitron vitamin tablets and a net search disclosed a number of Vitron manufacturers but no offers to buy. A one or two foot sheet would probably last me a lifetime.
Jim, They are very expensive and that is the sole reason that you no longer have access to them. They finally caught on to you and your demonic stove collection. Rob
Hi everyone, rubber shower hose washers or inner tube is not the best stuff for a gasoline stove...! Nitrile is ok but experience has shown it can heat age and fail, particularly on the 8R Hunter. With the #2078V lid packing in Viton at 1.50 sterling for years of safe stove use is it worth using anything else?
