In reply to Post #15
It sounds perfect mate & minimal too. I hadn't thought about doing it that way instead.
It sounds perfect mate & minimal too. I hadn't thought about doing it that way instead.
I use the mini as well,just remember to make or get a small windshield or the burner uses up fuel fast ,also with a mini ,when the fuel gets low in the burner ,it turns into hyper mode ,the meths will boil and bubble very fast it's because the oxygen cannot get around the small alloy pot holder,like it can on the 27 or 25 sizes ..
27 is best ,reason ,is ,its non marking ,more stable and can be used direct on a groundsheet, you can't do that with 28t mini..
Another idea ,is get a Trangia triangle ,and trangia burner,that way you can build your own mega lightweight system ,using titanium cups to boil or cook on ,and or the superb mini mess kits plus the Triangle allows the gas burner to be used if needed..
All things considered,the whole Trangia system that's including the additional sets like the mini tundra system is very good ..
27 vs 28t....27 wins ,but I love and use em both they are great for different reasons..
Trangia website is definately worth looking at ,get an engraved windshield of carpy green shields all sorts
27 is best ,reason ,is ,its non marking ,more stable and can be used direct on a groundsheet, you can't do that with 28t mini..
Another idea ,is get a Trangia triangle ,and trangia burner,that way you can build your own mega lightweight system ,using titanium cups to boil or cook on ,and or the superb mini mess kits plus the Triangle allows the gas burner to be used if needed..
All things considered,the whole Trangia system that's including the additional sets like the mini tundra system is very good ..
27 vs 28t....27 wins ,but I love and use em both they are great for different reasons..
Trangia website is definately worth looking at ,get an engraved windshield of carpy green shields all sorts
In reply to Post #1
Before changing your stove have you had a look at damper caps for your own stove.
My MSR Dragonfly is probably near 30 years old and it was a swine to get a really low simmer on, exact same problem as you. There was a chap in America traded under the name Bernidawg or something very similar (see youtube). He started making 'damper caps' because of the problem we've had and believe me they work, they work very very well, and make the stove far quieter and give it a much greater lower range, almost down to nothing. When I bought my newer Primus Omnilite Ti the 1st thing I got for it was a damper cap.
There are other people making them cheaper now if you have a look around, this link will give you the idea. If you check the vids on YouTube you'll be surprised how much difference these caps make. Link to original cap
LINKY POO™ https://i.materialise.com/en/shop/item/berniedawg-omnidawg-for-primus-omnifuelstove
Before changing your stove have you had a look at damper caps for your own stove.
My MSR Dragonfly is probably near 30 years old and it was a swine to get a really low simmer on, exact same problem as you. There was a chap in America traded under the name Bernidawg or something very similar (see youtube). He started making 'damper caps' because of the problem we've had and believe me they work, they work very very well, and make the stove far quieter and give it a much greater lower range, almost down to nothing. When I bought my newer Primus Omnilite Ti the 1st thing I got for it was a damper cap.
There are other people making them cheaper now if you have a look around, this link will give you the idea. If you check the vids on YouTube you'll be surprised how much difference these caps make. Link to original cap
LINKY POO™ https://i.materialise.com/en/shop/item/berniedawg-omnidawg-for-primus-omnifuelstove
In reply to Post #1
Have a look at the Soto fusion trek, beautifully made with a.really fine adjustment
Have a look at the Soto fusion trek, beautifully made with a.really fine adjustment
In reply to Post #19
I like Solos extendable lighter, proper bit of kit, great for lighting the stove with the pan/kettle on it.
I like Solos extendable lighter, proper bit of kit, great for lighting the stove with the pan/kettle on it.
In reply to Post #18
Cheers everyone and cheers vossy. Those caps are quite pricey mind at £65 without postage. I bought a primus easy fuel stove as it had £40 off so got it for £60. Will use the omni fuel for boiling kettles.
Cheers everyone and cheers vossy. Those caps are quite pricey mind at £65 without postage. I bought a primus easy fuel stove as it had £40 off so got it for £60. Will use the omni fuel for boiling kettles.
I have used a Primus Omnifuel for years and I have had no issues simmering whatsoever. I have just looked now at reviews of the "Omnifuel" and all reviewers state no issues with simmering. Apart from the odd review stating its not too good for simmering, most reviewers claim it is one of the best features being able to simmer with it.
Basically all I do is, pump it up, open the fuel valve on the bottle full, then open the valve at the burner end and light it, then when it is burning properly with a blue flame, pump it up more and just adjust the heat output with the valve at the burner end.
The key is, to ensure it is well pumped up, and also, yours does have the two control knobs as I also have a multifuel which only has the one knob. Also are you using the right fuel jet on the burner to match the fuel you are using as gas and liquid fuel etc are different, is the jet clear and not partially blocked?
Basically all I do is, pump it up, open the fuel valve on the bottle full, then open the valve at the burner end and light it, then when it is burning properly with a blue flame, pump it up more and just adjust the heat output with the valve at the burner end.
The key is, to ensure it is well pumped up, and also, yours does have the two control knobs as I also have a multifuel which only has the one knob. Also are you using the right fuel jet on the burner to match the fuel you are using as gas and liquid fuel etc are different, is the jet clear and not partially blocked?
In reply to Post #22
I dont use the bottle i use gas canisters. Mine definitely dosent do simmering. Im not sure what jet is in as its been in for 25 years 😀 I havent really used it that much in that time though.
I dont use the bottle i use gas canisters. Mine definitely dosent do simmering. Im not sure what jet is in as its been in for 25 years 😀 I havent really used it that much in that time though.
In reply to Post #23
The jet sizes are: -
"""Jet 45 is for cartridge gas, jet 37 for white gas and unleaded petrol, and Jet 28 for kerosene, diesel oil and similar fuels."""
The jet size is stamped on the jet itself.
Does yours have the two fuel taps on it?
The jet sizes are: -
"""Jet 45 is for cartridge gas, jet 37 for white gas and unleaded petrol, and Jet 28 for kerosene, diesel oil and similar fuels."""
The jet size is stamped on the jet itself.
Does yours have the two fuel taps on it?
In reply to Post #24
Cheers for that 👍🏻 Im in centre parcs at the minute but will have a look when im home. Ive had it I would say 25 years. It has two valves. A black plastic one that goes on top of canister and a one that looks like a huge safety pin at the stove end. Ive just ordered a 0.45 jet just incase i havent got that one in as no idea where the ones that came with it will be after 25 years. Ive defo got the jet tool in the pouch as seen that last time. I take it the jets just screw in and out?
Cheers for that 👍🏻 Im in centre parcs at the minute but will have a look when im home. Ive had it I would say 25 years. It has two valves. A black plastic one that goes on top of canister and a one that looks like a huge safety pin at the stove end. Ive just ordered a 0.45 jet just incase i havent got that one in as no idea where the ones that came with it will be after 25 years. Ive defo got the jet tool in the pouch as seen that last time. I take it the jets just screw in and out?
In reply to Post #25
Yes the jets just screw in
Their should be a little tool that has the correct side end for the sole purpose of changing the jets
Mine does anyhow 👍
Yes the jets just screw in
Their should be a little tool that has the correct side end for the sole purpose of changing the jets
Mine does anyhow 👍
In reply to Post #26
Yes got the tool, cheers 👍🏻 Cant believe I may have had the wrong jet in for 25 years 🤪
Yes got the tool, cheers 👍🏻 Cant believe I may have had the wrong jet in for 25 years 🤪
In reply to Post #16
Kettles are so last year...
everyone's brewing up in anti social tin mugs these days.. Shelleys been doing it for years.. 
Kettles are so last year...
everyone's brewing up in anti social tin mugs these days.. Shelleys been doing it for years..
In reply to Post #28
Since early 70's I have used an US army surplus steel mug stamped 1954 to cook my food in and from early 80's a set of mess tins to cook in when I decided I wanted to cook a bit more food than what I could in a tin mug, but, I still occasionally cook in the mug when doing quick sessions.
Since early 70's I have used an US army surplus steel mug stamped 1954 to cook my food in and from early 80's a set of mess tins to cook in when I decided I wanted to cook a bit more food than what I could in a tin mug, but, I still occasionally cook in the mug when doing quick sessions.
In reply to Post #29
Mess tins are all i really use 👍🏻
Mess tins are all i really use 👍🏻