First published at 03:43 UTC on March 28th, 2019.
Bushman TekBits
BM9030-02V01
Fill tanks with kerosene.
Fix / Tinker with fuel pump
Prepare Waxed Jute Tube & strike to flame with Leatherman Surge saw.
Pre-heat and start.
The Optimus Hiker plus can use any of the following fuels:
Kerosene
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Bushman TekBits
BM9030-02V01
Fill tanks with kerosene.
Fix / Tinker with fuel pump
Prepare Waxed Jute Tube & strike to flame with Leatherman Surge saw.
Pre-heat and start.
The Optimus Hiker plus can use any of the following fuels:
Kerosene
Diesel
Automotive Gasolines
Aviation fuel
White gas or Coleman fuel
Paint thinner
Almost anything except heavy oils, alcohol or methanol.
Simmers very well, heat is controllable and stable down to a very low heat. Very popular in Europe, spare parts and rebuild kits are readily available on EBay etc.
Second hand or used Optimus stoves command almost the same prices as when new. Sometimes higher, as with the Optimus 111T.
The 111T can burn alcohol, in addition to the other fuels listed above.
The Hiker plus is special, in that it has a circular wick in it's preheat fuel holder. Kerosene burns with a wick, so kerosene can be used as a primer fuel. Does not need alcohol or methanol for priming as required by other optimus models.
There are Internet stories that some people will mix fuels, using whatever is available as they find it.
Gasoline, paint thinner, diesel etc. all goes into the mix.
Do not use "Used" or "contaminated" fuels, they will plug up orifices etc. as they evaporate and burn..
Pure Kerosene is the safest fuel. At room temperature It needs a wick to burn, it's vapours are not explosive like alcohol or gasoline. Stores longer than gasoline and does not evaporate as quickly as alcohol. Does not need specialized containers like propane.
More info and gadgets at:
http://www.bushmantekbits.ca
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