Turm 38

Discussion in 'Turm' started by linux_author, Jun 21, 2014.

  1. linux_author

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    Flea market find last week. Note the two filter tubes. Pulled the wicks and they were slightly crumbly, but the stove worked right away; however, a tank or two of meths and some new cotton may improve the flame? Quite happy with this one, as it is a rarity in this area. It handily supports our Simplex kettles and will become a part of our hurricane kit for the casa.

    willie
    on the warm and sunny Gulf of Mexico

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  2. snwcmpr

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    Nice find.

    Ken in NC
    Long time no see!!
     
  3. Doug L

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    that's real nice
     
  4. BradB

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    Another Turm 38. I found this one at an antique store with box and directions for $10. All in fair to poor condition. I soaked it in white vinegar and soaked the wick as well. Soaked the tank, but I forgot to rinse it good with alcohol before I fired it up; it burns yellow at first. I'll try a couple tanks of alcohol and maybe it will blue up. Paint was what Home Depot had in high temperature paint, besides black. The stove was badly burned green when I got it. I'm not much of a collector, huh? It only has a single vaporizing tube and the body seems flimsy, it twists, but will stay flat by forcing it flat. Turm.jpg
     
  5. gieorgijewski

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    in real - two gas generators
    quote - early models 36, 38, 39
    9/10, 1/4, 1/2 liter tank