Vintage Optimus 8r.

[launditch1]

Found one today in a junk shop!Ill be picking it up tomorrow for a play
Pictures to follow.Got it for a song n'all.

 

[Nonsuch]

They are fun. They are a bit tricky to get going as they rely on heat to create pressure rather than initial pressurisation. A really good prime is needed. I couldn't get on with mine and ended up getting an Optimus mini-pump for pump-priming, which made all the difference

NS

 

[ged]

I find that pouring a bit of meths on the tank and lighting it works wonders. Don't try this at home.

 

[bilmo-p5]

Put your pot on as soon as you light the prime. The bottom may get a bit sooty, particularly if you use the stoves main fuel to prime, but it reflects a lot of priming heat down onto the tank which would otherwise be wasted.

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

on mine i open the valve till petrol fills the small dish under the burner, light it, singe my arm, wait a while and you get a great burn

 

[Hugo]

That he said, works for me to.
Good fun item.