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MSR DragonFly Stove
what is the wick for? i see the point of the wick on my whisperlite...
By polecat941068418
Ranked #371 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
August 20, 2010
what is the wick for? i see the point of the wick on my whisperlite but i don't see what the wick does in this design
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By moroni
Ranked #2 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
August 24, 2010
Cary is correct, there is a wick on the International strictly for preheating but not the standard Whisperlite. Self-pressurizing stoves use wicks to draw fuel to the jet/nipple when heated. Stoves with pumps accomplish this by pressurizing the fuel bottle/tank & forcing fuel to the same orifice. This is what I thought you were referring to. I certainly hope this adds to the overall understanding.
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By Cary
Ranked #258 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
August 23, 2010
The wick is used during preheating when you start the Dragonfly. Some of the priming fuel soaks the wick, and the wick also makes it easier to light as one end is near a hole that you can poke a match into.
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By moroni
Ranked #2 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
August 22, 2010
There are no wicks in these stoves. I think what you're seeing is the tip of the metal fuel line cable inside the fuel line. Wicks are used in self-pressurizing stoves but not pump stoves.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- stainless steel
- Fuel Type:
- white gas, kerosene, diesel
- Burn Time:
- (white gas) 126 min, (kerosene) 153 min, (diesel) 136 min
- Boil Time:
- (white gas) 3.5 min, (kerosene) 3,9 min, (diesel) 3.5 min
- Simmer:
- yes
- Auto Ignition:
- no
- Windscreen:
- yes
- Heat Reflector:
- yes
- Parts Kit:
- no
- Cleaning Tool:
- , shaker jet technology
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Hard Case:
- no
- Weight:
- 18 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, camping, cooking, car-camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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