Keep looking, I’m sure there are cheaper out there.
Ah yes, “The Ski Hut,” made famous by Colin Fletcher!
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I started at Sacramento State in 1974. Don’t recall the Bottle Shop. There was an outdoors store on the west side of downtown, “R” St, but have...
I’ve ordered from Optics Planet before with no problems, but it’s been a few years.
Just reiterating Daryl’s comment, “Assuming you are not opening key too early or at all during pre-heat….”
I hope you’re not opening the fuel valve during the priming.
Tank and burner may be from a Russian clone. I know they use different threads.
Looking for a higher power?
This is worthy of a new thread!
I don’t think the 111Bs have a wick.
If it’s hissing it should stay lit with the proper (Coleman) fuel. Make sure not to overpump until it gets warmed up; it can lead to raw fuel...
Too busy polishing to cook!
They were sold into the 1980s, although as rebadged Optimus 80s.
I think there are new ones from Asia being sold on eBay. I bought a “pump cap” a couple of years ago. Works fine.
No more than about 5 pumps at first, then more as you get going. :whistle:
I would buy one….
Yes, the whole Inland Pacific Northwest (which used to be called the “Inland Empire” before Riverside, CA stole that appellation).
OP here: I’ve been using my 8R for 50 years. I also have a 71, 96, 99, 111B, and 00. I prime using alcohol and a lab-type disposable dropper. I...
After using a Primus 8R for 50 years, I decided to take a Svea 123R on a weekend trip. I picked 0ne up on the Bay a few years ago, but never...
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