Todays find

[bigbear]

Fiver in a junk shop. Clean3d the dust off and filler cap says Primus but cannot find a model anywhere.
Any ideas ? And how do I best get verdigris off ?

 

[birchwood]

Bargain ! A number 1or 5 ?
Any numbers underneath?
Give it a good wash then clean with Autosol metal polish. Don’t use Brasso or similar as it takes the zinc out of the brass.

 

[birchwood]

Ps, you will need the inner and outer caps for the burner.

 

[bigbear]

Thanks for that.

 

[Mesquite]

Not sure of the model stove that is but I do know you're missing the burner

 

[bigbear]

OK, have cleaned it up a bit, but still no sign of a model anywhere. Mystery stove on right, a No 5 Primus.
Is it usual for them to not have the model number engraved on ?
Any ideas ? I guess I just assume its a 1 or 5 as most bits seem to be interchangeable ?

 

[bigbear]

The plot thickens........
Something rattling round in the tank, turns out to be this........looks like an old lead washer ? Where from ?

Tried to take out the NRV but cannot seem to seat the tool on it, mine seems to be 5 mm slot width but the valve looks a bit wider, is that possible ?

 

[Mesquite]

The plot thickens........
Something rattling round in the tank, turns out to be this........looks like an old lead washer ? Where from ?

Tried to take out the NRV but cannot seem to seat the tool on it, mine seems to be 5 mm slot width but the valve looks a bit wider, is that possible ?

The NRV valve has a lead washer to be sealed with. It could have come from a previous replacement of the valve as they sometimes stick and you have to scrape them off to remove.

Personally I wouldn't remove the NRV unless absolutely necessary.

You can check it's sealing properly by blocking the burner tube, pump the tank up to get pressure then stick it in a bucket of water. That will show you if the seals are good.

 

[bigbear]

Even more craziness.........the fuel cap says Primus on both sides, but the pressure release key says British on o e side and Burmos the other side. Whats going on ? Is it a Primus or a Burmos ?.
Good news is the bucket test seems to show its holding pressure so will try firing it up at some point.

 

[Mesquite]

Even more craziness.........the fuel cap says Primus on both sides, but the pressure release key says British on o e side and Burmos the other side. Whats going on ? Is it a Primus or a Burmos ?.
Good news is the bucket test seems to show its holding pressure so will try firing it up at some point.

Sounds like someone lost a part and replaced it with similar from either a Burmos or Primus.

I'm leaning towards it being a Burmos as Primus usually marked their tanks with the model and company logo.

As for firing it up I'd wait until you get the rest of the burner head

 

[bigbear]

OK thanks, will do.

 

[Mesquite]

Should say spare parts are readily available from either Base Camp in Peterborough or The Fettle Box.

Both owners are extremely knowledgably and helpful.

 

[bigbear]

Yeah, used both, and it is a Burmos !