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Write your question here... I own this stove and it is having...
By Phil
Ranked #691 - 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 moroni
Ranked #2 - 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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