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Since the fuel bottle is not included and not for sale, should...
By Matthew Simerson
Ranked #560 - Stoves
July 6, 2009
Since the fuel bottle is not included and not for sale, should I presume that other fuel bottles will work with this stove? Can I use my MSR fuel bottles with it?
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By mcl3111705
Ranked #601 - Stoves
November 11, 2009
I also have the optimus nova and have been using it with MSR bottles that I have. I have no problems in warm weather but in cold weather (under 30) I had the bottle leak several times. At first I did not realize how bad it was until one time backpacking in the snow and the leaked fuel caught fire which ruined the black caps which cover connections and also melted the O-ring inside the quik fitting on the fuel line. I was able to use some plastic to "seal" the line enough to hold some pressure to barely warm some water but not cook. When I got back I contacted Optimus and they sent replacement parts for no charge. In all, do not use MSR bottles. Use only Optimus or maybe Brunton bottles. Unless you want to risk a fire. Remember that it may seem to seal but in cold weather you will most likely have a leak.
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By Lyle
Ranked #630 - Stoves
July 31, 2009
Do not ever ever ever use the MSR bottle with this stove!!! I used one with the stove a few times and let me tell you, you might not notice it but gas is going to leak out around the pump. The top of the MSR bottles are rounded while the Optimus bottles are flat on the top. If one uses the MSR bottle the pump will not make a good connection with the tank because of the rounded surface and fuel will leak out slowly, sometimes to slow to notice. Since Optimus uses a metal pump if that leaked gas catches fire you could literally have a bomb go off in your camp. Not good!
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By Justin Henderson
July 20, 2009
An MSR bottle will work just fine with this stove.
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By Jeff Gerhard
Ranked #1 - Stoves
July 7, 2009
Just to be safe, I'd use only the specific fuel bottles designed for each individual stove. The threads could be slightly different between manufacturers. bc.com sells the Optimus fuel bottle: http://www.backcountry.com/store/OPS0006/Optimus-Fuel-Bottle.html
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Steel
- Burn Time:
- 2.5hr on high with 450ml (16oz) fuel
- Boil Time:
- 3.5min (1L)
- Fuel Types:
- White gas, Optimus arctic fuel, kerosene, diesel, jet fuel
- Simmer:
- Yes
- Auto Ignition:
- No
- Fuel Bottle:
- Not included
- Windscreen:
- Yes
- Heat Reflector:
- No
- Parts Kit:
- Yes
- Cleaning Tool:
- Yes
- Stuff Sack:
- Yes
- Hard Case:
- No
- Size:
- 3.5 x 2.5 x 5.5in (90 x 65 x 140mm) folded
- Weight:
- 15oz (435g) with pump
- Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- Sweden
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