My first stove! Needed a new inner and outer cap as the wrong ones were on it causing an under burn. Light clean up but left mostly in as found condition. Thank you to other members who helped me get it working.
@EmmyLou Destined for daily use in your poly-tunnel I think you said in the post where you got it sorted. Brews among the seedlings is a fine thing. John
Hi @EmmyLou . Looking really smart! I like the Primus No.4 design and have several of them. Enjoy your stove. Best Regards, Kerophile.
That's correct John. Just got to find myself a suitably vintage kettle to go with it. I have threatened to move in to the polytunnel, it's got the best chair in the house (garden).
Hi EmmyLou This model of copper kettle is one of my all-time favourites. It is made by Tagus,in Portugal. It is made for use rather than ornament, so is tin-plated internally.: Check out Tagus kettle on Ebay.com. Best Regards, Kerophile.
Ah ha! That looks just the job. I had been looking at enamel ones but most were in too poor condition. I've got a little bubba so didn't want too many contaminants when I make up her milk.
Got myself a temporary kettle (thanks Mum!) Boiled 1L of water which took just short of 12 minutes. Is this about average of do I need to up the pressure a bit?
Hi @EmmyLou . Twelve minutes is a bit slow, I would have expected around half that time if the stove was used indoors. Any wind, or even draught, is a thief of heat from the flame and the big expanse of aluminium kettle. A folding aluminium windshield would help thermal efficiency: 10 Plates Foldable Camping Cooker Gas Stove Wind Shield Screen Outdoor Travel UK | eBay The flame pattern you show looks perfect but do try a bit more pressure. Best Regards, Kerophile.
Thank you, once again for your knowledge. I'm taking it on a road trip tomorrow so will try upping the pressure for the morning brew.
