I have found that "upright" stoves like the SVEA 123, and the Optimus 80 warm up faster, and boil water faster than the Optimus 8R. My opinion is...
Hiya Joseph, The problem I described above was with a perfectly good Sievert SVEA 123, with a pump cap I bought from another supplier. It was not...
I have had high flames from a fuel cap that had been manufactured with screw threads that did not quite match the tank threads. When the flames...
These are some great photos, Mr Warrior. I have an Optimus 111B, and two Optimus 111 stoves, from different eras. Cheers Simon Foxxx
This is a fine example of a purpose built accessory. It looks great, and I am sure the tetrapod is very functional. By the way, tetrapods were...
I am envious, I have a 1939 P71, with a brass fount, not quite as good looking as your P71 1937. I notice that the flame spreader plate was made...
Hiya Doc Mark, I have a P71 1938 unused too, although not with the nickel plated fount. My P71 came with the original instructions. The burner...
Hiya Tony, If you come to Christchurch, you would be welcome to have a cup of tea, made after boiling water on a camp stove, of course. Send me a...
I live in Christchurch, and have seen the Nansen cooker in the museum here. I have been lucky enough to find a very good example of an Optimus 22...
Fair point, Mr Snow Camper. Cheers
At the point where the spindle lines up with the 1, ie 7.5 turns, the taper joint does leak. I know this for two reasons. Low power flame on...
I am fettling this stove, as I have identified a leak where the burner riser screws into the fount. I have counted the turns to unscrew, starting...
I am insanely jealous. it reminds me of my Optimus 199, on kero, which gets quite hot too. Cheers Simon Foxxx
Ask to see it working, maybe. If that is possible. Stand back, in case something happens :content:. Cheers Simon Foxxx
The pot supports result in a much faster boil time, 8 minutes down from 11 minutes for 1 litre of tap water
Very well finished and no filing required for my Optimus 199. A good buy. Cheers Simon Foxxx
Got my supports today, and will report back soon. Cheers Simon Foxxx
I have a note from NZ Post to pick up my order of these pot supports for the Optimus 199. I will post my findings in due course. Cheers Simon Foxxx
Hiya Matt J, If you need some of the guitar E string, to prick the jet, let me know. I am a stove person, based in Christchurch. Cheers...
The Coleman 400 series with two control levers are very good stoves. Excellent flame control, simmer to full on and will boil 1 litre of water 4...
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