Recent content by captainhastings

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Thanks for all the replies and information I find it interesting. So my first fuel was this stuff which seems ok While I testing then I tried a tank of unleaded Which as I say seemed to give two to three times more umph to the boil. It bought mug of water to boil in no time and a vigorous...

Thanks folks. When you read the data sheets on this stuff to the untrained eye they give the impression you got about 5 minutes to live if you breathe it lol

Just to check is it this one you use ? https://ebay.us/m/SljIf5 polygard brake cleaner

Hi yes sorry I got my numbers wrong it’s the fast one I have but like I say the petrol had 3 x the power it seemed so I will try the brake and clutch fluid kindly suggested above

Can any one recommend a naptha based panel wipe in the uk for my Optimus 8r ? The one I have is s2002 upol but I tried a tank of unleaded tonight and the output had to 3x better in the same time frame. But apparently unleaded is not recommended from what I read

Been meaning to take the dog for a while but wasn’t sure if it would aid in the relaxing part. I prefer a bivi but took the tent because at least I could lock her in to a degree. Being a working dog I couldn’t let her have free reign or the night would have got lively But she behaved really...

Thank you Pat that sure is a thing of beauty

Thank you for that I have been advised after showing the picture that parts need changing. To the untrained eye they look fine but obviously not. So I will change them they are on the way.

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

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 off thefettle box site. Order some fuel and let it rip. My daughter got it for me sold as working for 50 quid

Thanks Pat will do

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 reading various things and people or some seem wary of using petrol/ white gas but stick with paraffin even though the b version is designed for petrol etc...

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

Thank you that could be a winner