Forget the tank warming and just use some denatured alcohol for quick, clean priming.
We use 70% isopropyl alcohol in our Micro lab, but same difference. I believe that concentration is more easily absorbed into the cells and then...
Never thought of that, but what a great idea!
I just use a tiny magnet, that is attracted to both the wrench or pricker and the metal case.
I love these stoves, but they have terrible performance in any kind of wind or breeze without some kind of windshield. I wouldn’t pump more than...
+1 with Majicwrench.
I have a 99 (and an 8R), but prefer this eBay-sourced folding windshield: [ATTACH]
The “burner tubes” in the 111b are basically just supports for the flame plate.
I just used heavy-duty aluminum foil.
I too had a terrible time with candling on a 99. I used the method of the valve grinding compound at the end of valve stem, rotating it repeatedly...
I believe the clip for the small wrench was famous for falling off (as mine did). I now keep the wrench attached to the inside of the lid with a...
The cleaning needle in the lower photo is for the Optimus 8R/99, to answer your question that no one else did.
I’ve purchased the Taiwanese cap from “Super Corse Lantern” on eBay. Works fine with my Optimus mini pump.
Daryl, did you ever make it up to the Washington BMW Rally in Republic, WA? I may have met you years, perhaps decades, ago.
[ATTACH] At a Vintage BMW (Airheads) meet over the weekend in Maupin, OR, on the Deschutes River. Amongst the Jet Boils, there was one person...
When does an item transition from “Classic” to “Ultra Classic?”
Wow, they run as high as $174.99!
Check out seller gksk2146-3 on the “bay”. $17 including shipping from Korea. I’ve used him before.
Keep looking, I’m sure there are cheaper out there.
Ah yes, “The Ski Hut,” made famous by Colin Fletcher!
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