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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

Thank you Louis interesting. I think I can manage up to 3kg

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 1,2 litres ? I need to get measuring jug out so I can picture a litre. Need to lug it a few miles. Ideally want a lid with a lip round top. Thinking petromax...

Fabsil it is then thank you

What would best option to water proof this old framed pack ? The water does run off but also seeps through. I could just throw everything in black bags I guess at a push

Yes it does stand up but it was sat ontop of a Mat so used it stop it sliding when I nibberly slid into it.

Gave the sas bivi a go last night. Apart from being a sod to get into with the medium sleeping bag I was snug as. Zero condensation. It was under a tarp but wind swung round and some rain and sleet came in but no issues. I was up early because some thing was sliding around on the tarp and I...

Hi yes have a dryer. It’s spread in the van at the moment until we get back after Christmas. It’s giving it an interesting aroma. Once we back will bath it with some down soap then pop in dryer. Fingers crossed it revives it and smell improves or it will be bin job :(