I've seen this where there is a leak in the burner that is adding fuel making it too rich. Play a flame around and see if you can ignite this...
What I found surprising is the level of environmental asbestos, this from Wikipedia: "Asbestos can be found naturally in the air outdoors and in...
Why is it whenever I see a 96 I think just one wouldn't hurt!
Wow, looks loud. Need a silent cap? :lol: Sorry, couldn't resist.
Agreed, Optimus 8R and Svea 123R are great stoves. Also like to add Optimus 199 to the list - I'm still trying to get one myself.
My roarer Campingo got a cheer from the next tent one morning... when I turned it off :)
The patch method of repairing stress cracked tanks seems to be the norm, but I was wondering... What about a method of crack repair which would...
Better add a new category... For lighting on the bench, 10 second preheat with no mucking around. I want my stove lit NOW kinda thing: [ATTACH]
That's a nice repair job John, it's good to see invisible solder jobs like that. Here's another fail for Burmos I posted a while ago. In this...
Just a thought Ron, maybe you could try using a round file to finish off those curves.
Of course you can see why it was never original equipment when the marketing department found out what the engineers wanted to do. So you want to...
An important safety tip: DO NOT use stainless steel electrodes! [-X The chromium in stainless steel will form hexavalent chromium compounds...
You could try automotive engine enamel, they come in gloss.
Hi Mike, Have a look at these photo's Cheers Colin
Hi Doc, I agree wholeheartedly and indeed have many of the stoves you list and take with me when car camping. Hiking for me is the annoying bit...
I like my 123, but my Jetboil is half the weight. It will boil 12l of water on a canister that fits inside.
Was this the one that went on TradeMe recently? I saw it, wanted it, but my stove budget was already well overdrawn. :shock: Might have risked...
A big Thank You to John :thumbup: for digging into his spares for a pair of new jets :D [ATTACH] It now works like new, this being about...
Yeah, I thought I might be asking too much. The only other regulated roarer I have to compare is a Campingo that burns coleman, it manages to...
Hi All, I recently acquired this Burmos, looking at the stove reference gallery I think it is a Burmos 21, later model, no engraving and has a...
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