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    captainhastings replied to the thread Optimus 111b.
    Thank you Pat that sure is a thing of beauty
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    captainhastings reacted to Glow_worm's post in the thread Optimus 111b with Like Like.
    Nice one, just play it safe. These are great stoves with an impressive roar at full chat, you'll love it!
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    captainhastings replied to the thread Optimus 111b.
    Thank you for that I have been advised after showing the picture that parts need changing. To the untrained eye they look fine but...
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    captainhastings replied to the thread Optimus 111b.
    Hi Si west wales The tool came today and to my eyes parts look ok ? I have kit on the way but tempted to get fuel and crank her up
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    captainhastings replied to the thread Optimus 111b.
    Thanks for all the help folks. I have the tool ordered to whip out the nrv. Got some good YouTube videos saved. Will order a service kit...
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    captainhastings replied to the thread Optimus 111b.
    Thanks Pat will do
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    captainhastings reacted to Pattree's post in the thread Optimus 111b with Like Like.
    Get your bum over to Classic Camp Stoves. They are a very friendly lot and will give you all the help that you need. You won’t have...
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    captainhastings posted the thread Optimus 111b in Kit Chatter.
    I think I have the b version of this stove. It has two tubes under the burner. Does any one use one and what fuel is recommended. I am...
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    captainhastings replied to the thread Dutch oven.
    Well in the end I opted for a cheap zebra billy. Should be here today. Thank you for all the advice everyone it was appreciated
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    captainhastings reacted to Watch-keeper's post in the thread Dutch oven with Like Like.
    Petromax ovens are quite nice and they do lots of sizes and styles too. They are very weighty and bulky though so we only use ours if we...
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    captainhastings replied to the thread Dutch oven.
    Thank you that could be a winner
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    captainhastings reacted to Damascus's post in the thread Dutch oven with Like Like.
    I personally go for four litres, better too big than not big enough.
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    captainhastings replied to the thread Dutch oven.
    Thank you Louis interesting. I think I can manage up to 3kg
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    captainhastings reacted to lou1661's post in the thread Dutch oven with Like Like.
    All the cast iron ones will be fairly weighty, I have had good results with a Best Duty bake pot from a local South African Shop, If you...
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    captainhastings posted the thread Dutch oven in Kit Chatter.
    Any recommendations please ? It’s my next purchase I think plus I can use at home in oven as well as camping. For 2 people so thinking...