Re: [at-l] Primus Stove Question

[Big Bad Bob <rgiovann%40idt%2Enet>]

kahlena wrote:
> 
> Hiyall,
>  A friend who's starting a thru of the PaMST asked to borrow my
> Zzip Stove.  Smart man <<G>>.  In exchange, he left me his Primus
> and a new can of propane/butane ? but no intructions.  The thing
> looks pretty straight forward...just screw it onto the the tank, but
> I need to know if the burner must stay attached to the tank while
> in the pack.  Can I remove it without losing the gaz.  Anything else
> I should know before I toast myself will be apreached.  Thanks..Kahley
> PS..anyone know how long one of these cannisters last?
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My Primus (very old but still usable) says NEVER, NEVER disconnect the
cannister before it is empty or it will fizz out and cause possible
explosion.

Barbara


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