Hi, I have just acquired a "new" stove. I have replaced some washers and burner caps and had it going this afternoon. I thought you might like to see some photos: This is a Primus No. 15 from 1936 ( Year Code AA). It is a handsome 2-pint domestic, stove powered with kerosene. It has an interesting burner with an in-built cleaning needle. This is not a flame regulator control, these came later. I had seen this stove in the catalogues before, but never in the "flesh" until today. The stove boiled a kettle of water very quickly and I made some tea. The stove is labelled clearly as a Primus No. 15 Here is a shot of the burner with internal cleaning needle contol knob. Regards, Kerophile.
I love that flame ! Are the holes in the cleaning lever to aid in heat dissipation, do you think? Very clever.
Hi Kerophile Lovely stove. I have not seen a nr. 15 before, and never seen a "cleaning system" like that. Hot blue flame by the way for those who are interested in that stuff!!!!!!!!!! Regards
Nice, very nice. What I really like is the way that it has huge "geek-appeal" - very unusual stove but 99% ordinary.
Hi Spudz, you got it in one.The ventilated shaft on this knob works really well and is cool to the touch, at the control knob end, even when the burner is running at full blast. The stove also came with a good Primus pan-ring and a windshield. It is interesting that there was a factory-made, small circular cut-out on the windshield (on the join of the clam-shells) to accommodate the control rod for the cleaning needle control knob. As Doug says, a real Geek's stove, so familiar yet with unique features... and quite rare. I couldn't find a photo on a search of the Internet. Regards, Kerophile
Hey, Kerophile, As usual, you've got another winner there, in your Primus 15!! What a wonderful, and truly unique stove, for all the listed reasons! Great blue flame, and I love that cleaning needle handle, too. Congrats on more of your usual fine work, and thanks for sharing it with us!! Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc Mark
What a beaut 8) Love the legs Flat at the tank and the oh so cool double kink 8) 8) 8) Is that unique? And the symmetry of the flame - just beautiful. Thanks for sharing
Hi Lobey, yes the legs are really elegant. However the design is not unique to the Primus No.15. Check out these photos of a Primus No. 0 stove from around about the same period: https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/4341 Best Regards, Kerophile.
