Posted by E J Gouvier on 4/24/2003, 1:57 pm, in reply to "Gerry mini-stove" The fuel is propane; I have not seen the canisters anywhere for about 10 years. This may be both unfortunate, and a blessing in disguise. The stove design (believe the designer was a gentleman named Hank Thomas) did not adequately shield the pressurized fuel caninster from the burner above, causing accellerated degradation of the rubber fuel nipple / grommet and possible over pressurization of the fuel can. Further, as the canister is held in place by a thin gas inlet probe, significant stress is placed at the juncture of the probe to bushing weld/ braze. I had mine fail several years back; a high temp silver solder repair has rendered the stove "operable' once more, but I can say I am comfortable with this fix from a safety standpoint. Should the joint subsequntly fail while the stove is in operation, the results would be exciting, to say the least. Therefore, this loyal friend has been relegated to show and tell duties in my collection. (yes there are a few of us crazies that collect old backpacing and expedition stoves) I amy have a couple of canisters lying around somewhere. drop me a line and I'll see if I can send you one, (assuming I can find it).
137.91.114.239
You, my unknown friend have a piece of history. One of the first, (and in its time the best) truely light weight, cartidge-fuel stoves available.
Ed G (the White Rabbitt)
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