What dictates a stoves power?

Discussion in 'Stove Forum' started by John Leah, Oct 7, 2010.

  1. Sparky

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    My 111T came with two restrictors that fit into the burner to change the fuel/air ratio. One was for the alcohol jet and the other was not marked. I can burn kero or CF with the same burner and the restrictor did not make much difference. I have been told that some jets that will burn CF or Kero seem to run better on one or the other fuel. The yellow flame is likely due to an imbalance in the fuel/air ratio but I don't know how you can adjust it if you don't have the restrictors. If you need more air, the restrictors won't help much.
     
  2. yonadav

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    But, a bigger tank will give you better pressure stability. Once you pump up the desired pressure, it will last longer until you have to pump again.

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    Sparky,
    Mine came with two restrictors as well. In fact the stove will not run correctly unless I have the flared rerstrictor in place. I have completely cleaned and refurbished the stove including heat quenching the burner. All gaskets are good pressure is good and stove runs great - as long as the restrictor is in place???????? I don't understand why but maybe this is why I get yellow flame with kero :-k
    Dave