Gneiss and Nils, brilliant! I received the 1/2 inch wide copper tape I ordered from a stained glass outfit today. I cut a strip, cleaned off the...
I like the idea of trying the copper tape. I haven't found any without adhesive, but I suppose I could take it off with a solvent first. Thank you...
Close up of the vaporisor. It looks like the threads have no peaks on them anymore. I don't know if I ever unscrewed this part from the other, so...
Close up of the mixing chamber. [ATTACH]
Thanks for the replies. I'm fearful I would split the mixing tube if I tried to expand it. It does glow orange during use, does the heat of use...
Greetings All. Having used and enjoyed my Optimus 1200M over the past year or so with solid performance, I experienced something new. After...
Found a good source on the Flea Bay for all things lantern and stove out of California. Replacement Schott globes and other brands for many...
Thanks. I would like to replace with clear glass anyway, as it is really difficult to see the condition of the mantle with the fully frosted...
Any ideas on a source for globe replacement? These seem pretty hard to come by stateside. Any other brands that fit from a another 200 or 250cp...
Here is a picture of the cracks in the lower third of the globe: [ATTACH]
Hello all. Since burning a couple of tanks of good 1-A and trying different mantles, I have not had the black mantle issues. I have been enjoying...
In the light of today I took off the chimney and saw almost half of one side of the mantle was black and some black spots on the other side. I...
Hello all. I have my Optimus 1200M up and running. Thank you all for encouragement and tips. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] On the first run, I burned in...
Greetings! I am making progress on my Optimus 1200M. When I dismantled it, the mantle was tied to the brass socket above the ceramic nozzle, but...
That is interesting, because I see a lot of needle coming out of the top when the valve is shut tight, like 1/4 inch. Regarding...
This is quite maddening. Will try again with some pics. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Here you hopefully can see the cap for the rapid heater which is...
Greetings! I have been enjoying both the CCS and this forum for the past year or so as my interests have grown. Thank you all for sharing your...
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