British Army No 12 stove

[Itzal]

Evening all,

Doing a bit of research on No 12 stoves, wondering if anyone has one or any opinions on them.

Noisy and messy from my understanding. I have searched the forum but minimal info.

 

[rik_uk3]

Loud, high heat, simmer well, fantastic windshield, cleanly burns paraffin, messier burning diesel, large stainless steel fuel tank, all brass burner, well made, takes some spares from Optimus stoves (cleaning needle and pump washer), lid can fold flat so you can use a bigger pan fantastic stove, get one asap, I love both mine.

 

[Itzal]

I have one, just acquired it never had to use one. Does it run better off paraffin or another fuel instead of diesel?

 

[rik_uk3]

Paraffin is by far the best fuel to use. These stoves are frugal, a £6 4l bottle of paraffin will give you a LOT longer cooking time than gas canisters.

 

[Itzal]

Thanks for the advice.

 

[widu13]

IF I could justify another stove, I'd have one. (I have a Hiker+, so can't)

 

[Itzal]

I have a MSR Dragon fly I have never used as well. I wonder what difference there is between them.

 

[bikething]

I have a MSR Dragon fly I have never used as well. I wonder what difference there is between them.

About 4 and a half kilograms

 

[SimonM]

IF I could justify another stove, I'd have one. (I have a Hiker+, so can't)

I picked one of these up recently, used. Out of interest what fuel are you using?

I'm currently using Coleman fuel, but am considering paraffin when that runs out.

Simon

 

[Itzal]

About 4 and a half kilograms

Ha ha, true I was thinking more of performance

 

[widu13]

Only ever used Kero. Easy to light all year around, powerful and long burn times.