In reply to Post #1235
thats not right...maybe a silly question , but are you using a kettle/pan with a bigger base? Ie reflecting more heat back?
thats not right...maybe a silly question , but are you using a kettle/pan with a bigger base? Ie reflecting more heat back?
In reply to Post #1234
Could be a blockage in the genny, maybe some dissloged deposits that where left in after you cleaned it. Pump it up again and open and close the valve very quickly, do this a few times and jsut maybe it will clean itself, failing that, strip it and start again.
Could be a blockage in the genny, maybe some dissloged deposits that where left in after you cleaned it. Pump it up again and open and close the valve very quickly, do this a few times and jsut maybe it will clean itself, failing that, strip it and start again.
In reply to Post #1237
Pan sizes vary and the kettle is a small one cup jobby and the problem persists.
I'll strip it down again and check out the genny, I have a spare if needed.
Because it fires up and burns well I've never re-stripped it. The bowl has always glowed red as they do but the heat transfer downwards is an unusual development
Pan sizes vary and the kettle is a small one cup jobby and the problem persists.
I'll strip it down again and check out the genny, I have a spare if needed.
Because it fires up and burns well I've never re-stripped it. The bowl has always glowed red as they do but the heat transfer downwards is an unusual development
In reply to Post #1238
I`m not sure if it is of any help at all but I have come to the conclusion on my stove that the wafers need stacking neatly for a clean, correctly directed burn. When I haven`t taken care in the past, the pan below the wafers has become glowing hot.
Like I say, it may be of no help whatsoever. Each cooker is so unique, each with their own idiosyncracies.
I`m not sure if it is of any help at all but I have come to the conclusion on my stove that the wafers need stacking neatly for a clean, correctly directed burn. When I haven`t taken care in the past, the pan below the wafers has become glowing hot.
Like I say, it may be of no help whatsoever. Each cooker is so unique, each with their own idiosyncracies.
In reply to Post #1239
Each cooker is so unique, each with their own idiosyncracies.
If you buy one with the above statement in mind then you won't be so surprised when yours works and your mates doesn't!
Each cooker is so unique, each with their own idiosyncracies.
If you buy one with the above statement in mind then you won't be so surprised when yours works and your mates doesn't!
In reply to Post #1240
When i release the plunger to apply more pressure, pump again, the flame dies down, does this suggest that the one way valve is failing. Doesn't seem to get the same resistance as when it was new,
got a new leather washer clean primus fuel, and an annoying yellow flame at rear, bought a new valve but cant remove existing, a big flat headed screw type.
Or do you think just a dirty genny?
When i release the plunger to apply more pressure, pump again, the flame dies down, does this suggest that the one way valve is failing. Doesn't seem to get the same resistance as when it was new,
got a new leather washer clean primus fuel, and an annoying yellow flame at rear, bought a new valve but cant remove existing, a big flat headed screw type.
Or do you think just a dirty genny?
In reply to Post #1241
I have no clue about the valve, however...
It could be the generator. I cleaned the generator on mine and got it working only to have it die on me again the next time I was on the bank.
I then bought a new washer set with leather pump cup thinking that I had fixed the generator and perhaps the problem was somewhere else. This made no difference.
Try cleaning the generator, there are a few methods listed here. If yours is like mine though, a replacement generator could be the answer.
I have no clue about the valve, however...
It could be the generator. I cleaned the generator on mine and got it working only to have it die on me again the next time I was on the bank.
I then bought a new washer set with leather pump cup thinking that I had fixed the generator and perhaps the problem was somewhere else. This made no difference.
Try cleaning the generator, there are a few methods listed here. If yours is like mine though, a replacement generator could be the answer.
In reply to Post #1242
When you re-pump after just igniting, does your flame die down when you withdraw the plunger??
When you re-pump after just igniting, does your flame die down when you withdraw the plunger??
In reply to Post #1243
Yes, and I have to often re-pump fairly quickly to stop it dying, and then maybe 50 times to get optimum burn.
Yes, and I have to often re-pump fairly quickly to stop it dying, and then maybe 50 times to get optimum burn.
In reply to Post #1244
Same as cheers Phil, think it,s to do with the one way valve at the bottom of plunger, becoming two way possibly, have another attack tomo.
Same as cheers Phil, think it,s to do with the one way valve at the bottom of plunger, becoming two way possibly, have another attack tomo.
Inside the pump there is a small rubber seal, check that this has not split or perished, also if it has dried lube it up with something oil based. They used to have leather washers in which were much better as the rubber is very thin and breaks easily. Mine kept getting caught and not sitting flush until I had a mess about with it and got it working. I ended up using a bit of butter to lubricate it and it was fine from then on.
In reply to Post #1000
very good thread thanks
very good thread thanks
In reply to Post #1000
thanks great read that my stove now works again
thanks great read that my stove now works again
Will they allow you to ship on of these stove's overseas?
Edit: A new one never been used.
Edit: A new one never been used.
In reply to Post #1249
anyone know wheres the cheapest place for a new generator? go outdoors site says 9.99 but the nearest one is in Portsmouth 225m from me and they wont post.
anyone know wheres the cheapest place for a new generator? go outdoors site says 9.99 but the nearest one is in Portsmouth 225m from me and they wont post.