Old School....Monitor Stove

[British Red]

Well now, it all started from this post....

£30 can't go wrong, old 'new' stock, made in brum and work really well

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-MONITOR-P...amping_CookingSupplies_ET?hash=item3a54b1102a

I was bored at work and needed a bit of retail therapy so I went for it

The box got me all excited - I'm a sucker for eary printing

Opening the box was great....gleaming brass, original instructions, all parts still wrapped

Curiously, the instructions still worked 50 odd years after manufacture and it went together in seconds

Did it work? Oh yeah, fill the tank with paraffin (kerosene to our US friends), splash of meths to preheat, three pumps and it roared into life like a jet engine

You can adjust the flame by lowering and raising the pressure and it works like a charm . I confess to owning a proper wicker picnic basket and I just must include this with it now for meadow lunches

I even like the old stamp...Is it a WD arrow? Looks like one to me

All in all - a big thank you to Rik. It'll go well with my brass vapalux!!

 

[Dougster]

Oh dear.

'Watch this item' has been pressed. I will be having one of these soon....

That looks splendid.

 

[MrEd]

i brought one of these based on Riks recommendations, havent been to get any parrafin for it yet though, but i think i will now!!

 

[Martyn]

I confess to owning a proper wicker picnic basket and I just must include this with it now for meadow lunches

Looks good Red. I'm sure you know this, but be careful how you transport it on your picnic. I made the mistake of transporting an Optimus No.5 with fuel still in the tank and now I have a pile of stuff that smells of paraffin.

 

[phill_ue]

Does it have a blanking plug for transit?

 

[British Red]

Certainly does, and the spanner, no less than three prickers etc.

It seemed "fuel tight" with the blanking plug in place, but I guess its always chancy

 

[Martyn]

Where does the blanking plug fit? I didn't even know there was such a thing.

 

[phill_ue]

Where does the blanking plug fit? I didn't even know there was such a thing.

It should be at the top of the tank: remove the burner unit and pipe and screw the plug in. It's just a short screw I suppose so if you don't have the proper part just find the correct thread and fit the bolt to seal the outlet. Use a rubber O ring if you are concerned about leakage.

 

[Martyn]

Ahhh, I've never removed the burner and I suppose if there ever was a blanking plug, it's long lost. Thanks, I'll try and source one.

 

[rik_uk3]

i brought one of these based on Riks recommendations, havent been to get any parrafin for it yet though, but i think i will now!!

Wilkinson's own brand BBQ lighter fluid is clear paraffin Ed as is the 'Flamefeast' brand in B&M.

Those monitor stoves are fantastic value for money and will outlive all of us here. Simple to use, very simple to maintain you can't go wrong.

 

[British Red]

Richard

Do you know if there is anyplace to by a spare pump seal etc. for the Monitor?

Nothing wrong with the fitted one, but its nice to have a backup!

Thanks again for the heads up

Red

 

[British Red]

Where does the blanking plug fit? I didn't even know there was such a thing.

If you look at the third picture down Martyn its in the thread where the burner screws in. Just a solid bolt with a washer to seal the fuel tank

 

[hermitical]

that's gorgeous!

 

[johnboy]

Richard

Do you know if there is anyplace to by a spare pump seal etc. for the Monitor?

Nothing wrong with the fitted one, but its nice to have a backup!

Thanks again for the heads up

Red

Base camp hold pretty much all of the spares for 2 pint stoves.. including monitor stuff...

http://www.base-camp.co.uk/Monitor%20.htm

John

 

[Martyn]

If you look at the third picture down Martyn its in the thread where the burner screws in. Just a solid bolt with a washer to seal the fuel tank

Gotcha. Should be able to find something. I use my Optimus as a "garden" stove, so dont have much need to transport, but I'll try and sort out a plug for the next time I feel the urge to take it to a mates BBQ.

 

[MrEd]

oh right i will look at the bbq fluid tomorrow, must try it out, just been a bit busy!

 

[rik_uk3]

Richard

Do you know if there is anyplace to by a spare pump seal etc. for the Monitor?

Nothing wrong with the fitted one, but its nice to have a backup!

Thanks again for the heads up

Red

This guy in Turkey is fantastic, his seals second to none and the price is right, can't recommend him highly enough, plus he posts fast and you won't be kept waiting. Give him my regards.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-PUMP-CUP-LE...ing_LightsLanternsTorches?hash=item3efdf2d8d8

These will fit your stove.

 

[EdS]

BR / Rik - are those 2 pints stove or the smaller ones?

 

[rik_uk3]

2 Pint, perfect for cooking two or three gallons of stew

 

[British Red]

Excellent advice as always - thanks!