In reply to Post #12
Thanks tazi, id already clocked chelford farm stocks this fuel from researching on here but i appreciate the heads up.
Thanks tazi, id already clocked chelford farm stocks this fuel from researching on here but i appreciate the heads up.
In reply to Post #15
I used to use an old optimus 00 paraffin stove that came in a tin.
That had a meths reservoir to preheat the generator so the paraffin would ignite.
I had to use a pr!cker to keep cleaning out the jet, and sounded like a jet engine when running.
A bit sooty and smelly though.
I used to use an old optimus 00 paraffin stove that came in a tin.
That had a meths reservoir to preheat the generator so the paraffin would ignite.
I had to use a pr!cker to keep cleaning out the jet, and sounded like a jet engine when running.
A bit sooty and smelly though.
In reply to Post #13
If your spilling fuel down the outside of the stove your surely doing something wrong. How dangerous is that when you light it.
My filling will be done at home. I only do 48 hour sessions so a topped up stove tank should easily last. I will carry 1ltr spare bottle of fuel, funnel and thin rubber gloves incase I'm ever caught short.
Ive used every gas stove on the market over several decades including primus, they do work in winter but the performance is greatly reduced. I also find they lose power as they age.
I bought the heat up ridgemonkey gas canister cover and used it last winter. I found it eats the power in my battery packs and isnt for me. So ive caved in and will try the coleman this winter.
All sorted now. Thanks for replies.
If your spilling fuel down the outside of the stove your surely doing something wrong. How dangerous is that when you light it.
My filling will be done at home. I only do 48 hour sessions so a topped up stove tank should easily last. I will carry 1ltr spare bottle of fuel, funnel and thin rubber gloves incase I'm ever caught short.
Ive used every gas stove on the market over several decades including primus, they do work in winter but the performance is greatly reduced. I also find they lose power as they age.
I bought the heat up ridgemonkey gas canister cover and used it last winter. I found it eats the power in my battery packs and isnt for me. So ive caved in and will try the coleman this winter.
All sorted now. Thanks for replies.
In reply to Post #18
Or just take a spare gas bottle for your gas stove and save all the faff 😂.
Or just take a spare gas bottle for your gas stove and save all the faff 😂.
If you use pure propane with a decent gas stove it works fine in the winter. I use a Bulin and the coleman 1lb gas bottles which I refill from my 13kg bottles at home.
Daz
Daz
In reply to Post #16
In reply to Post #21
Used the stove on a 48 hour session sunday, brilliant, love it. Boils the kettle in 15-20 seconds. Im wondering why ive used gas for 40 years!
I spoke to a guy using a coleman he swears by shell v power unleaded fuel, he has run his stove on it for 10 years and never changed the generator.
Used the stove on a 48 hour session sunday, brilliant, love it. Boils the kettle in 15-20 seconds. Im wondering why ive used gas for 40 years!
I spoke to a guy using a coleman he swears by shell v power unleaded fuel, he has run his stove on it for 10 years and never changed the generator.
Decent fuel, shell e.t.c and a drop of redex 😉
My double stove is nearly 20 years old
My double stove is nearly 20 years old
In reply to Post #23
The double burners don't clog up like the ones with the sportster type generators.
The double burners don't clog up like the ones with the sportster type generators.
In reply to Post #24
No, but they can go out with a hell of a bang
We sold ours after about 20 years 10 years ago ish, I was quite shocked to see the prices new now!
No, but they can go out with a hell of a bang
We sold ours after about 20 years 10 years ago ish, I was quite shocked to see the prices new now!
In reply to Post #24
Because Coleman stoves are now made in the far east
Not a touch on the quality of the ones made in the states back in the day. Had my featherlight since 93 still going strong. My mate bought two new sportsters. Had to back them both. absolute rubbish.
Because Coleman stoves are now made in the far east
Not a touch on the quality of the ones made in the states back in the day. Had my featherlight since 93 still going strong. My mate bought two new sportsters. Had to back them both. absolute rubbish.