1928 Primus No.5 S:or

Discussion in 'Primus No:5 (inc S & J)' started by AliMo61, Apr 14, 2010.

  1. AliMo61

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    Hi Stovies

    These are the the photos of my Primus No.5 S: or, that I purchased from the local Sale Rooms. I have managed to identify the year it was made, thanks to the reference guide on this page. However as I am a complete novice at being a 'Stovie'; can anyone of you folks help me with a few queries...

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    What does S:or stand for?
    What does the J stand for in S & J Primus no 5?
    Was this a household stove or a camping stove?
    Why do the 94, and 210 stoves seem more popular than the no 5.....?
    When and where is the nearest Stovie meeting to Cheshire?


    Regards
     
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  2. pianojuggler

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    I am only a newbie stovie myself, but from what I've learned so far, yours was intended more as a household stove for two reasons: The legs are fixed, not detachable; and it has a silent burner, not the aptly named "roarer".

    Welcome to CCS.
     
  3. kerophile

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  4. AliMo61

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    Hi

    Thanks for the link. Most interesting. Does that mean that both the Senior and Junior were 25% thinner. If that is the case, what is the difference between Senior and Junior; is it size?

    You seem to be very knowledgeable???? Do you have many yourself?

    What would you say was the best one/model to look out for.

    Many thanks indeed.

    PS Another one has come up for sale at the Auction Room which I am collecting tomoorrow.

    Cheers

    Alison
     
  5. kerophile

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    Hi Alison, I think the Junior might have had a slightly lower-powered burner.
    I have several Primus No.5S:or and No.1S:or stoves. Check out this link:

    https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/6923

    Be careful! Stoves are habit-forming.

    Best Regards,
    Kerophile.
     
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