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  • Replacing the Jetboil PCS stove igniter

    How to replace the piezo igniter on the Jetboil Personal Cooking System. CAUTION! Do not attempt this while the Jetboil burner is hot. The burner will remain hot even after the cup cools. Allow the Jetboil burner to cool before beginning. Grip the burner head (the disk that flames come out of), and turn...
    Posted to Knowledge by Ian on 21 May 2009
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  • LP-Gas or Multi-Fuel Stove

    LP-Gas Stoves For most camping trips especially in the UK an LP-Gas stove is sufficient. These stoves normally use a mix of Propane and Butane as the fuel. Gas stoves are generally easier to use, cleaner and lighter than Multifuel stoves. Most modern lightweight gas stoves use EN417 gas canisters. These...
    Posted to Knowledge by Ian on 18 May 2009
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  • Using a gas powered stove in cold weather

    All canister stoves suffer a performance drop in cold weather. The colder the fuel, the lower the vapour pressure, and the lower the burner output. The result can be noticeably longer boil times and difficulty lighting the burner with the built-in piezoelectric igniter. Using a fuel canister containing...
    Posted to Knowledge by Ian on 18 May 2009
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  • Canister Mount or Remote Fuel Gas Stove

    LP Gas Stoves can either be mounted directly to the gas canister or remotely via a pipe. Canister Mount Gas Stoves Canister mounted stoves are more compact and lightweight but are less stable, especially with large heavy pots. They are ideal for lightweight trips or lunch stops when you are not cooking...
    Posted to Knowledge by Ian on 18 May 2009
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