Re: [at-l] Whisperlite and dragonfly

Thanks for the heads up on this pump thing with the dragonfly, I had better
look at mine to see which one I have, although I have not had any problems
of any kind with this stove, it still warrants a look before I head out
again.

Doug

> The plunger assembly is held onto the rest of the pump
> by two small tabs (similar to the whisperlite design).
> Unforunately, these two tabs were known to break
> if you pulled too hard on the upstroke while pumping.
> I saw it happen 2 different times with a guide and
> his people that I know. This was with the dragonfly--
> I don't know of it happening on the whisperlite. MSR
> came up with new beefed-up tabs on its newer dragonfly
> pumps. Whether it does the job I don't know.
>
> So, into the mix, I throw "be careful on the upstoke
> with whisperlites and dragonflys, otherwise you
> will end up with the plunger in one hand and the
> rest of the pump/bottle in the other like I did."
> :0)
>
> Turbo Turtle
>
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