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I had this stove not long ago (before a friend trashed it, dont...
By Lpriestaf
Ranked #408 - Stoves
April 23, 2009
I had this stove not long ago (before a friend trashed it, dont ask) and it got super dirty everytime I used it. I saw the comment that white gas makes it dirty, but was I priming it wrong or is there anything I can do to keep it fairly clean?
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By Jeff Gerhard
Ranked #1 - Stoves
July 30, 2009
All liquid gas stoves, with the exception of the Primus OmniFuel, leave some carbon deposits or soot after the preheating stage. This is totally normal & usually burn off during the heating stage. Liquid gas stoves also "diesel" for up to one minute after they've been turned off, leaving behind more carbon deposits. This is also normal. If you want to see dirty, burn diesel fuel or kerosene. Dirty stoves have character!
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By j_m2466510
Ranked #133 - Stoves
April 28, 2009
Come clean; why'd your "friend" trash it? Maybe your answer will help the rest of us avoid a psychotic episode... You need to read all the instructions carefully. Practice lighting it at home. If you blow it and get too much priming fuel in it, just pick the thing up before lighting it (you are outdoors, of course) and shake out the excess fuel. Then light. I find this works great for me and avoids the fireballs.
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By BAinUT
Ranked #4 - Stoves
April 23, 2009
Using too much fuel or too little fuel (repeatedly) can cause the priming flame to burn less efficiently and cause soot. Using older white gas may also be a cause. Use just enough fuel to wet the burner, which is typically around 1/2 a teaspoon. White gas is probably the cleanest liquid fuel, and your stove should only accumulate soot after multiple uses. In other words it should remain relatively clean but will get dirty eventually. It's easy to clean, though.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Stainless steel
- Fuel Type:
- White gas
- Burn Time:
- 122min [20 oz of fuel]
- Boil Time:
- 3min
- Simmer:
- Yes
- Auto Ignition:
- No
- Windscreen:
- No
- Heat Reflector:
- No
- Parts Kit:
- No
- Cleaning Tool:
- Shaker jet technology
- Hard Case:
- No
- Size:
- [Closed] 3 x 3.5 x 4.5in (7.6 x 8.8 x 11cm)
- Weight:
- 8.5oz (240g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, camping, cooking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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