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Lanterns, stoves, etc... anything old!

Postby rainjer » Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:55 am

Wow! It looks brand new. Is it holding pressure now? If you pump it up an crack the valve, does it hiss?

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Postby doug hodder » Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:59 am

Just got it all together Jeremy....haven't pumped it yet, grate still needs to be bolted down, just sitting in place.... Don't anticipate any issues. Pumped fine before, new cap gasket, valve was like new. I'll go pump it now..yup...sounds fine appears it takes more valve to get the fuel to flow as opposed to a lantern. I'll put some real pressure to it over night and see how it holds. Doug
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Postby tonyj » Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:18 am

Oh, you new found flame
I long to cook a good meal
on your shiny grate.
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Postby Mary K » Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:30 am

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Wow, nice job cleaning that up Doug!! :applause:
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Postby cherokeegeorge » Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:44 pm

holy crap Doug, that puppy looks great. It looks brand new. :thumbsup:
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Postby doug hodder » Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:44 pm

This stove cranks out some serious heat! There is also a wide range of adjustment on the valve....you can dial it down to nothing or make it sound like a rocket. Doug

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Postby Mark72 » Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:01 pm

Sounds like a good waffle stove! :thumbsup:

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