[at-l] Trangia

[robert.cunningham3@worldnet.att.net (Robert Cunningham)]

Don't use the screw cap as a snuffer it'll burn the O ring gasket that prevents leakage
upon storing.---EZ
Darrel Chaney wrote:
 > 
 > There are actually two caps provided.  The first is a normal "screw on" type of
 > cap used only for storage/transport.  The second cap is really a simmer ring
 > designed with an adjustable top opening to control the flame from full to simmer
 > to smother.  It can easily be slipped over the top of the stove at any time
 > during
 > stove operation.  This is an excellent stove but some of the homemade alcohol
 > stoves are even better (and lighter).  Check the archives for many threads.  I
 > particularly like the TCSM (Tin Can Stove Man) design.  Simple - highly efficient
 > - extremely light (and the price is right!)
 > 
 > dc
 > looking for early retirement so I can go for a walk....
 > 
 > 
 > The Lurker wrote:
 > 
 > > How do you put out a Trangia?
 > >
 > > Lurker
 > >
 > > 5/8/01 10:16:35 AM, Darrel Chaney <dchaney@prodigy.net> wrote:
 > >
 > > >I've used the Trangia for over a year and haven't any leaks.  I always store
 > > >unused alcohol in the stove.  You need to screw the cap on snugly, but not
 > > >tight.  The o-ring in the cap will compress sufficiently to prevent leakage.
 > > >Don't put the cap on while the stove is still hot as the o-ring will melt.
 > > >
 > > >dc
 > > >
 > > >William Edward Kendall wrote:
 > > >
 > > >> The trangia has that screw on top....does that mean you can save any unused
 > > >> fuel....put out the fire and screw on the top....or does it leak all over
 > > >> you pack?
 > > >> Guess I should try and use the darn thing.
 > > >>
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