What turns a fuel pump fuel pickup tube or suction pipe purple?

Discussion in 'Stove Forum' started by HunterStovie, Aug 14, 2026 at 4:55 AM.

  1. HunterStovie United States

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    I have 3 Optimus Nova pumps with purple fuel pickup tubes or suction pipes. I know it has something to do with the fuel being used. Could it be unleaded gas or something else? I use only Coleman or Crown fuel and none of the stoves new to me have this problem only used ones.
     
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    methylated spirits is my guess