This is the Arara 20 (not S20) gravity-fed alcohol stove. The only information I could find on this particular model is from this online antique dealer. I got mine from a different antique dealer who copied the information and description from the above link. It was dirty but in decent condition when I first received it. I replaced a crumbling, hardened O-ring between the tank and the fuel line and test fired it. It worked as expected, but I decided to take it apart anyway. Initial condition Some writing on the bottom of the preheat pan. At some point this stove was priced at 90 .- whatever that means. I removed a cap on the back to access the wick I was surprised to find a specifically shaped strip of metal with two holes, thee indents and a bifurcated tip. The wick material was a thin string that looked to be partially scorched. I unwrapped it and found four equal length strings, about 2 ft each. I repurposed some cotton string from a Weyermann malt bag to rebuild the wick after straightening and cleaning up the metal strip. I reinstalled the wick and replaced the cap. Carefully returning the burner to the body of the stove. The neck that extends up the back to support the fuel tank and contain the fuel line is a separate piece of metal held in place by two bent tabs, one of which almost broke while I was removing the burner. This stove is quite delicate. Reassembled after cleaning. The body of this stove is made of sheet metal, bent and stamped into shape. Even the pot stand is part of a single piece that makes up the body, bent up into points. I am not yet sure if I will go any further with this restoration. I worry that trying to remove the remaining paint and rust may cause damage. Its not like the flaked off paint and weathered, exposed steel is ugly. It kind of suits it. Priming with methyl hydrate And burning nicely The empty stove weighs 489g. According to the link above, it is the smallest home stove made by Arara. Here it is next to a Sepil for comparison. Its a delicate, but lovely little stove. I would never take it camping, but it looks nice in the workshop and can boil water for coffee just fine. Anders
On a personal note, since getting really into this hobby last year, largely thanks to CCS, I have dreamed of presenting a unique stove to the SRG. I scoured the forum and I don't think there is a previous mention of the Arara 20 (plenty of the S20). Someone please correct me if I am wrong. I will also bump this previous request from @OMC from this thread about Arara stoves:
