Not to my knowledge. He said it was a stove he used as a kid. that this was the first time it had been out in 12 -15 years. He is a new...
Hello gents, I have a question for all you Optimus experts. i have 2 8R's which I have never had a problem with. On a campout last weekend, a...
I have a couple of Optimus 8R stoves. I just saw a Radius #46 which is very similiar, but not Identical like the primus 8R. Are they very rare?...
I use a Trangia stove for most of my back packing and I have had the trangia furll bottle for a couple of years. It's my favorite. What I need...
Wow I read your note and looked at the stove - which looks like it has only been lit once or twice. The lid is embossed with scripted Optimus and...
Hey all -- I have a nice Optimus 8R I have no idea how old, but not very I am sure. Standard blue case with the round Optimus sticker on it....
Hi, the stove has the pressed steel plate and silent burner. It has a coat of arms on the tank as well as some kind of cursive script or...
I did have a strange look from one camper, who saw the ether bottle next to a Trangia,,,,,,, "you burn ether in that" he asked,,,,,,,,,,, "of...
Hi Thanks for the information. I also belong to a Coleman Collectors Club and we have an agreement (most of us anyway) that we won't bid...
Alright so I think these Brassies are pretty cool - but my wife doesn't seem to understand. I saw a Svea #5 for sale $16.00 so I got it. It...
I haven't had the fall off problem yet either. I picked up my first xponent stove 3 years ago. In fact I just got another old brand new one. But...
For Kero or Gas use poly propylene or poly carbonate. both are very stable and will not soften. the Polycarbonate (Lexan) is also more impact...
Thanks Ian, I get a little confused by some of the British terms and language twists. My family did come from England, but that was over three...
Also is this known as the "roarer burner" ? Ian: I know your cousins; Later and Soldier! - ?? did primus make any that were petrol or white...
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