Misunderstanding. Correction please. In my previous posts, I stressed keeping the stove at low pressure yet using a bike pump to emulate the use of the Olympus Mini-Pump. As such, it was never my intention to advocate the use of the bike pump with a FULL stroke. Just a couple of partial strokes, about a few inches long at best works OK. In fact, using my pump, it is not possible to give a full stroke as you are then trying to compress a liquid. And not a very user friendly liquid at that. Sorry for the misunderstanding. But whatever, please read following statement. ************************************************************************************************ Disclaimer You are modifing an exsisting stove. You understand that any defect or problem related to this modification is your own doing. Neither I or any member or owner of this forum are responsible for any accident or death resulting from the improper use of the original stove design. Use common sense and safety to avoid an accident. ************************************************************************************************ Like it says above, use common sense. Thanks, Ken
Hi, Ken, One thing, about which I've been thinking, since you posted this thread, is, why go to all the trouble, when an Optimus mini-pump will do the proper job, and then live nicely as part of your permanent kit, inside the stove? You did say that you worried about losing it. But, that shouldn't really be much of a concern. I've used those little pumps for better than 15-20 years, and I've never lost one. That's probably because I always make certain that the pump, stove, keys, parts, and whatever, always go back where they belong, when I'm through using them. I would think it would be just as easy to lose a small bit of rubber tubing, with your valve attached, as it is to lose an Optimus mini-pump. Just my thoughts on it. But, to me, I'd rather use the proper tool, and not worry about making something to solve a problem that shouldn't be that much of a concern. Plus, it's FUN to use the Optimus mini-pump, that's what all this is really about, is it not?!! Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc Mark
