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Optimus Nova Stove
Great stove
By Harry Hood
Ranked #9 - Liquid Fuel Stoves
December 20, 2011
I bought an Optimus Nova (Brunton version) in 2007 & the only problem has been the thread stripping on the fuel bottle, which was probably my fault
In Scotland I used mainly kerosene as fuel in winter, pre-heating with methylated spirit (alcohol) but used unleaded petrol for pre-heating as well as the main fuel in summer since the flame from petrol is easier to see.
The stove has been very reliable, easy to use & will light practically anywhere using a flint&steel sparker, which benefits from being attached to 12-15 inches of reflective guyline. Harder to lose but easier to use.
I keep a windshield wrapped around the fuel bottle where it doesn't get damaged and find the 600ml bottle is easier to pressurise than the larger one.
View Details: Optimus Nova Stove
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- steel
- Dimensions:
- 3.5 x 2.5 x 5.5 in
- Fuel Type:
- white gas, jet fuel, diesel, kerosene, Optimus arctic fuel
- Burn Time:
- 2.5 hour
- Boil Time:
- 3.5 min
- Simmer:
- yes
- Auto Ignition:
- no
- Windscreen:
- yes
- Heat Reflector:
- no
- Parts Kit:
- yes
- Cleaning Tool:
- yes
- Stuff Sack:
- yes
- Weight:
- 15 oz
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
Change me.