Well thanks for the advice from so many people on my earlier thread. I replaced the NRV pip from my existing supply and waited a few days for the filling-lid seal to arrive from Fettle-box. Adding about 200ml of Paraffin, I primed it with a modest amount of Meths and let this burn. One the priming flame dwindled I put a match to the dome-cap on the burner, and was rewarded only by an odd hissing/crackling noise, a waft of white smoke and the stench of hot paraffin. Fearful that I had started "underburn" I turned the knob off. Clearly I had used too wimpy a dose Meths to prime. After a few minutes cooling I lifted off the wire-loop holding the dome-caps down, checked the action of the valve and cleaning needle and then replaced all parts. After re-priming with a more generous tot of Meths, I was rewarded with an entirely correct (believe) blue glow from the perforations around the dome. I was so delighted with this I emulated one of our other members and put a portion of porridge on (as any stove that's burning can boil water). I am chuffed (pleased) with the ability to adjust the "throttle" on this jobby! Shame about the banana-yellow aftermarket paint (and the brush strokes!) on this. I'm looking into sand-blasting it off before applying Hi-temp spray-paint. One type offers a sort of San-Francisco bridge orange, which strikes me as much more cheerful than plain black. Do any of you Gentlemen know whether you also need to use a Hi-temp Primer before using the top-coat?
looks nice! been looking for a 111, but havent been able to find one in the last 6 months at a reasonable cost (to me, im cheap) maybe try the electro bath instead of sandblasting. sandblasting is a pretty destructive process edit: and from what i have read, hi temp paint on the case is not needed. but i think on my 8r, i will still go with one of those ceramic based brake caliper paint kits... just an idea
I just use a can of paint stripper. I just make sure it's in an open area with lots of ventilation. Hi temp paint is definitely (good to have though) not needed. I wait a few weeks for the paint to really cure before I light a the stove.
