This is a record, two thread drifts on the same topic in two days, ha ha :lol::lol: Alec.
Here's my No.215 as well :lol: [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Alec.
Hi Folks, Here's a "D" stamped 1914 Primus No.215 It needed a light going-over: a thorough burner clean, a fresh pump leather and the flame ring...
I thought it was a Parasene "Mighty Atom"? Great little thing, I have the silent and Zora burner variants. It doesn't last long on a fill but...
Two caps? But only the one filler location (as normal)? Pick one, replace the seal and go with it. More photos would be useful. Alec.
Hello, zoom out so we see the whole assembly and where the caps are etc :mrgreen: Alec.
Ping up a couple of photos please? Great stoves, simple and rugged, should sort easily enough. Alec.
Here's my scruffier Optimus 208, in the SRG HERE. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Alec.
And of course, after you stop looking and post it in the SRG, you find a 208 burner.... :roll: :lol: The burner was a blackened mess but cleaned...
Long shot I know, but I don't suppose anyone has Optimus catalogues for household style (not necessarily "ranges"), covering the period between...
They do indeed come up new and used on ebay. Just be cautious as they differ slightly in size between Optimus, M&H (or was it A&H? The US...
Definitely worth a post in the reference gallery! Nice one! Alec.
Proper tea-test today, and featuring a nice Optimus Cast Iron Trivet as well 8] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Test...
I've had this Optimus No.208 for a year or so. It's fitted with a conventional No.5 style burner but otherwise retains its original parts. It's...
Lucky bugger. Alec.
Excellent, its in pristine order as well! Alec.
After a long battle with the burner and jet (and a set of borrowed No.100 legs, slightly too short, but fine when used with that kettle). My...
Lovely! :mrgreen: Alec.
After a kind donation to the cause from an equally daft benefactor, I got an Optimus No.1 Roarer burner body to replace the No.5 Silent :D Its a...
A couple of photos of my Primus No.230 'C' (1913) Compact Outfit on tea making duties. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I'll get it photographed for the...
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