Hi Pitsligo A 111B is a paraffin/kerosene technology stove, which uses petrol/gasoline fuel. If a classic paraffin stove or a 111 of some type...
Now, seeing that thing at full burn would be impressive! It looks like it would drink fuel....
Well done, Gordon!!!
Now that's the truth! Since Sefa says it's OK, I will add that thick motor oil (SAE90) (I bought it for another project, ooh, 20 years ago....)...
Hi H-F The wick is made out of cotton string, so will be white-ish when new or in good condition. A damaged wick will be toasted (more or less...
Hi Prescall That HAS to be one of the finest quotes of all time! :clap: The food looks wonderful, too. Cheers
Hi everyone I'm back, and in one piece! The Optimus 00 performed like a champion, and used about 120ml of fuel for morning tea (Earl Grey, so...
Hi everyone Er, no I don't, I'm afraid. I do have a 500ml Trangia fuel bottle though. Oh, don't worry, I won't. 3/4 full would be as much as...
Hi Itchy Yup, there be words of wisdom. :lol:
Hi everyone I'm heading off for a four night camping trip on Monday, and I'm thinking about taking a 00 for breakfast prep duties (there are two...
Hi Lavenitt I agree with everyone else - Sefa's pump leathers rule (and he's incredibly quick at sending them as well - a gentleman!). Cheers
Hi Teletim There appear to be several answers to the question about the smallest silent burner Optimus. I've had a quick look at the...
Hi Kero That is just a bit of a beast!! :shock: Well done sir.
I have just bought washers for both 1 pint and 1.75/2 pint stoves from Kerophile. Price - excellent Service - even better. Thanks, Kero!
Hi Kero That's a scary pic of a NRV. I think I'll need to check my 111T as well.... Cheers
Hi everyone I'm thinking about buying a New Old Stock Monitor C11 stove (I don't NEED it, but I think I WANT it - reasonable description of a...
That's a beautiful piece of work there, BernieDawg.
Wee question for those who know such things - is it possible to use a pump with a 123R with the original brass windshield/pot stand? I can't see...
Hi everyone I managed to pick up a 111 on the Bay for quite cheap. Only marginally less happy to see that it was a 111B rather than the hoped for...
I think that, in order to be a collector, there has to be some sort of defined point to the collection. An enthusiast can be enthusiastic about...
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