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Optimus Crux Stove

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Write your question here... I own this stove and it is having...

By Ranked #497 - Canister Stoves April 1, 2009

Write your question here... I own this stove and it is having some issues. I atttach it to the gas canister and turn the valve and nothing happens. I have hooked the same gas can to my MSR reactor and it works fine. I am wondering if I need to buy some repalcemnt parts or what. I have not used the stove for a really long time, but only used it once. What do you recommend i do. it is a nice stove just dones't have any gas flow.

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By Ranked #1 - Canister Stoves July 2, 2009

I've never had any problems with my Crux so I'm trying to trouble shoot your stove. Make sure the the base, male extension, of the fuel tube is intact. This is where it penetrates the canister & opens the canister's Lindal valve to receive the gas. If it is bent or broken, you'll unfortunately have to replace your stove. Remove the rubber o-ring & inspect it carefully. Make sure it is pliable & doesn't have any cracks. Replace it if you see anything suspect. Return it to it's proper position. Make sure the fuel chamber @ the metal ring locking mechanism, in the folding position is clear & unobstructed. Fold & unfold the stove a number of times to get a positive "click" & make sure the metal ring moves all the way back up & locks in place. Change fuel canisters. Hopefully something above will fix your problem.

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Steel 
Burn Time:
60min on high with 220g of fuel 
Boil Time:
3min (1L) 
Fuel Types:
Butane gas 
Simmer:
No 
Auto Ignition:
No 
Fuel Bottle:
Not included 
Windscreen:
No 
Heat Reflector:
No 
Parts Kit:
Yes 
Cleaning Tool:
Yes 
Stuff Sack:
Yes (fits to 220g canister) 
Hard Case:
No 
Size:
3 x 2 x 1in (84 x 57 x 31mm) folded 
Weight:
3.3oz (93g) 
Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
China 
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