Tatonka stove problem...

[ParaWill]

Hi guys, I've noticed a problem with my tatonka meths burner, and thought your expertise would be the first place to start!

The thing is, it's leaking meths... from somewhere. The lid is on, it's reasonably new and I've checked the o-ring. I've noticed that when I pick it up after I've not used it for a while it leaks. Now, I'm keeping it in a plastic bag, which does the trick of keeping nasty meths away from the rest of my brew kit - but it doesn't strike me as being ideal!

Anyway, hello to everyone, and thanks in advance for any help!

Will

 

[rik_uk3]

Sounds like a seam leak, send it back for replacement.

 

[korvin karbon]

ARe you suppose to leave meths in? I always burn the excess off.

Try filling it with water and se if you can locate the leak. I suspect the O ring really

 

[oetzi]

The O-ring is usually the first and only thing to go wrong on any burner like this.
Most times it comes from screwing the lid on while the stove is still warm.
Another possible leak is at the junction of top and bottom, the potruding ring just below the thread. Here the two parts are simply pressed together.
Fill it with water and warp it in white paper tissue. Store it upright, bottom up, on the side etc.
You will quickly notice where it leaks.

 

[DanDan The man called Dan]

I was also under the impression that you shouldn’t carry meth’s in the burner as it IS likley to leak.

 

[rik_uk3]

The 'O' ring is there so you can carry fuel in the burner, thats its purpose.

 

[korvin karbon]

The 'O' ring is there so you can carry fuel in the burner, thats its purpose.

i guessed that, just never thought it safe .

Anyone else weird like me or should i start my own facebook group with me being the only member

 

[andybysea]

yes i to am of the weird belief of thinking not very safe and never carrying meth's in the burner, always carried in a sig fuel bottle.

 

[rik_uk3]

i guessed that, just never thought it safe .

Anyone else weird like me or should i start my own facebook group with me being the only member

Why is it not safe?

 

[ParaWill]

Thanks guys, I'll certainly have a go testing a la Oetzi and let you know! Thanks for the suggestions.

As for carrying meths, I'm with Rik, why else would the o-ring be there? It's less stuff to carry on a day out.


Will