Gauze for 96 vapouriser

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  1. Robert Radcliffe

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    Anyone know what grade of gauze is used in the strainer in the 96 vapouriser. I've just got hold of a 1931 Primus 96 but the strainer is missing. Looking on ebay I'm guessing 60 (37SWG) or 80 (39SWG). Thanks in advance.
     
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    Just ordered some gauze for pipes in brass that may work. Not sure about the grade.
     
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    It's a quite fine but not extremely fine brass gauze - the main thing is to enlarge the vapourization area, not filtering the fuel - it should have a firm fit in the "lipstick" to work properly.
     
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