@TRA_A I wouldn't bother taking the centre part of a rotor disk out. That way you have the option to use a mokka pot. Similar to this in my...
@ptr10001 It's clearly been used so I'd be using it occasionally rather than every day. Get some enjoyment out of it. Regards John
Nice fine and certainly best used on a gas ring or a number 1 or 5 sized stove. It isn't going to work on modern induction hob. Regards John
@Jack Ryan an ultrasonic cleaner is not that expensive to buy and once you have one I'm sure you'll find plenty of uses for it. For example,...
It looks like the pipe on the side of the valve is long enough to be close to if not beyond the tube on the inside of the stove. The air hole in...
Seems likely to be American based on their rank insignia. Looks like US army staff sergeant and tech 5th class stripes to me but that's only after...
@Yellowstone Johnny the lead disc is all that I have inside the filler cap of mine. It looks a bit rough but still works fine. [ATTACH] The...
@Yellowstone Johnny there is indeed a wick in these nifty little stoves. Unfortunately it can't be accessed to replace it. Regards John
@ladywendolyn How badly is it leaking when it does? Enough that you can just smell the gas or the odour is instantly etc. Obviously any leak...
Missed the edit deadline by 1 minute! Make that ......... so I believe it to be imperial........
@Russenjesus There are 16 divisions between the solid lines so it to be imperial. Perhaps @ladywendolyn would be kind enough to confirm. If so,...
Thanks @Twoberth less than 2 minutes is none too shabby. Regards John
How does this new burner match up to the very interesting boiling time on the original box. I read it as 1/2 litre in 0.57 seconds. But I...
@Ari Sorvari the control wheel might have a makers mark on it if there is nothing under the grime on the font, the pump or the filler /vent cap...
@Ali P have you unscrewed the pump knob about a turn or two before pumping? The shaft of the pump is hollow and rides on a spindle that seals...
@Andrey Sevastopol congratulations Good Sir Regards John
What seems odd to me is that the cracks almost seem to be across the horizontal grain / machining marks on the inside of it. I've definitely seen...
@Stéphane Gauvin alcohol for drinking is very rarely sold at above 50% ethanol (100 proof in US, 87ºproof in UK) and typically more likely 35...
@nmp I would guess screw the ring back on to the kettle and then rest the lid on top to allow steam to escape through the gaps created by the...
Good to know. Thanks John
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