Optimus 111c stove After cleaning and polishing and little lubrication of the pump leather, it fired right up ! So, here a three questions for the experts. Climbing friends used everything from SVEA 123’s to Optimus 8R’s(small variants of the 111) and MSR XGK’s, when those latter stoves first emerged. This stove produces high heat at a full roar (The 111 is among the quietest camp stoves I have ever used), but also, because of the burner design, simmers nicely - much better than my Optimus 8R. Known for its power, simplicity and reliability, the B still retains a strong following. Another 111 identification question. Optimus 111 embossed probably 1953/54-ish. Mine works great. For me, the original 111 paraffin Jun 23, 2020 · Hello i am new, i bought a Optimus 22 stove and a 111b and restoring them. This stove is what you would call unfired, virgin, NIB, etc. Here’s a repost of the Optimus 111T Stove Manual and Instructions. 111T, 111C and 111D. Here’s why: Modern Jun 15, 2009 · The Optimus 111 Hiker Triple Fuel Stove, up close and personal. Great stove. 111B. 95: 9060: Slide valve stove 11 & 111C £ 2. Why I do not like gas in 111, is because of the nrv in the pump, and that is the same as in 111T, 111C and 111B. Sponsored. I believe the nrv is the same as in my 00 but I have not had it out yet. Kero only, Roarer burner. 00 shipping. My own background with stoves began with Bluet canister stoves in the early 1960’s. Optimus 111 - early. The “R” means it has a built-in cleaning needle. Oct 22, 2020 · I have almost an unused 111T. One of my favorite B’s is over 50 years old and though it’s been hammered to death on scores of northern trips, it still runs fine. 95: 9112/13: Pair of 'O' rings for Midipump #2910 £ 3. My father acquired Optimus in 1991. You can also seek out a 111T, or 111C, which both burn Coleman fuel, as well as kerosene, and Meths (with the proper Meths jet, and a proper air restrictor). Opens in a new window or tab. Trying to burn kerosene in a 111B is not wise, and an exercise in futility, for the most part. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Optimus 111B Backpacking Camping Stove Made in Sweden at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Jun 21, 2016 · Christine, great find! The 111b is my new favorite white gas stove ( whatever is most recent is usually my new favorite). The 111B, coleman fuel only, roarer burner. Most common in US. (You must log in or sign up to post here. $31. Then they started working on it. It is one of the very least liked stoves in my collection. £2. The 22 is missing both wind shields and flame spreaders. The value rating on this stove depends on how much the stove costs. Stove sat for 3 weeks or so until I called to check on it. The Swedish-made Svea 123R is a great stove. A sister of this stove is owned by Parramethtrol. The white gas stoves only explode in Britain evidently. It is just as bad as I remeber them from the army. Stoves need to be maintained and used properly simply because people burn. I bought wind shields and spreaders for my 111b that i am also restoring on ebay from a lad in england, but the diameter of the wind shield and spreaders is two small by a tad. REPLACEMENT TIN BOX DECAL. OPTIMUS STOVE . Optimus 111T Manual. This 111B burner will not fully vaporize kerosene. Click the link below to download a PDF with big image and good quality. This stand-alone post should make it easier for folks to find this document. Ivan Optimus 111B Instruction Manual and Parts List Posted on October 23, 2020 by BernieDawg For high quality easy-to-read PDF file, click here: Manual_Optimus_111B Oct 21, 2018 · This is an Optimus 111 Hiker with the silent triple-fuel burner, probably manufactured 1990. So it was used to replace either old roarer 111 burners or silent 111T burners within the armed forces, like in your unit. 00. a) I just purchased the Optimus 111 and 22 service kit from The Fettle Box. The new silent burner is very quiet, almost silent. May 20, 2014 · Production of the 111B was discontinued in 1999 and a new variant, the 111C was introduced. The 111T, multi fuel silent burner. I knew of the difficulties of cold Jan 19, 2019 · All of the second-hand Optimus 111s are (potentially) great stoves - but I’m not familiar with UK prices. I haven't been able to figure out how it got that nickname, but throughout this post I will refer to it as the 111D so as not to confuse anyone, since the 111C is mentioned often as well. Jul 21, 2015 · Welcome to the forum RebelRider. 11 watchers. Optimus was good at using the same components in multiple models. Or, just use the JPGS below. Apr 18, 2008 · It's burner has four "arms", whilst yours only has two. Here it is straight out of the box. My 2 other Optimus stoves work flawlessly. 95. Optimus 111 Stove Hiker Camp Backpacking Portable White Gas Sweden Vtg. The kit contains: Pump Leather; VITON Filler Cap Washer; VITON SRV Seal x2 (for different variants) Here is the Optimus 111C Hiker stove manual as a downloadable hi-res PDF file: Optimus 111C Manual. But I'm kind of hesitant to trust it now. £ 3. 65 shipping. Robert Radcliffe Optimus 111 international stove added to the collection :) Classic Camp Stoves. $200. Nov 21, 2019 · Earlier this Fall season I posted a three-part video series on repairing the Optimus 111B at my YouTube stove channel. It's big and powerful - a real nuclear powerhouse. Everything is there, including the instructions. Sep 28, 2017 · My favorite trail stove is the long defunct Optimus 111B. The spindle key that comes with the vintage stoves has several cut-outs in the key. They are both good stoves. Everything you see below is as received. ) Here are the four images of the Optimus 111C Hiker stove manual as lower-res jpgs. So I can vear out several stoves (that means hundreds of years) before I have have to use it. 80: 9070: Priming wick, 11, 111C: £ 5. Aug 17, 2022 · Home Forums > Stove Reference Galleries & Libraries > The Stove Reference Gallery > Sweden > Optimus > Optimus No:111 (all variants) + later Hiker & Hike > Optimus 111 (& 111B) with a twist Discussion in ' Optimus No:111 (all variants) + later Hiker & Hike ' started by kpsupernut , Nov 1, 2022 . The stickers are a almost perfect match to the original Service Kit for the Optimus 111 & 22 & 111B & 22B. Dec 28, 2017 · This stove is an old friend, a partner on many big wall climbs in Yosemite and further afield. 111 Hiker ex British Military. Perfectly useful in North America. Feb 14, 2023 · The reason for the oven's weight is due to its strong and iron Samsont housing, with a half-filled gas tank, it will weigh 1700 grams. 50: 9035: Pump packing , 11 Stove & Nova: £ 1. Actually it doesn't even have 2 burner tubes as one is a dummy tube for directing preheating fuel down to the spirit dish. Apr 15, 2013 · The burner, officially denominated 221CNA by Optimus, was only supplied as a spare burner for Optimus 111 stoves to the Norwegian Armed Forces. AND 8R AND MORE. Mike, Robbo55 is correct. Nov 12, 2010 · Shelterbox / 111C. And, here’s a really nice hi-res PDF of the 111C Hiker stove manual: Optimus111C High Quality Manual. 111. Buy It Now +$5. Dec 10, 2021 · spinnakerspar Made-In-The-USA parts from eBay seller (Optimus and Svea pips, gaskets, wicks, graphite packing ribbon, and other consumables for small stove repair) 4/6/2021 AND… update 1/21/2023, “graphite donuts for older SVEA 123 / Primus 71, Optimus 8R, 111, and SVEA 123R stoves. Nov 12, 2010 · History of the Optimus No:111 - work in progress. Mechanics maintain airplanes at regular intervals because people cannot fly. OPTIMUS STOVE DECAL 4CM. Dec 24, 2024 · Optimus silicone grease for pump leathers. Seriously though, a 111b that is well maintained is a good stove. If they kept fire balling will nilly all the time they would have made a change. Somewhat rare in the US, common in Europe but the exchange rate and shipping is $$$. The videos cover all the steps you need to take to refurbish a vintage 111B stove back to full operation. Aug 9, 2017 · Optimus, Primus, Svea and many others produced stoves with the usual NRV pip system for many many years. Jan 21, 2020 · So this morning as I was sitting on the back porch enjoying the 15mph wind and the 27°F temperature (realfeel of 17°F) while boiling up some coffee on the exterior wood testing table I was able to observe a few things about my newly acquired Optimus 8R stove. or Best Offer +$25. 50 Radius stove and lantern parts : R4-33 Optimus Stove 8R 111 199 99 22 123r Valve Key Control Knob Read Description. Dec 29, 2007 · Plain 111. 50 Price. This particular unit is however quite special to me as this is the one that got me "infected". When the stove is off and there is gas in the tank, due to the fluids in the gas, pressure is created in the tank, and like an old man with a prostate, it leaks a little from the jet, and this pressure causes the pump handle to be directed outwards. Maybe that's a personal thing though. This is a stove that I stumbled upon. I can’t say the same for some modern “tinker toy” (two-piece) stoves I’ve used. Here are the four images of the Optimus 111C Hiker stove manual as lower-res jpgs. I had at that time used a lot of stoves but only alcohol (Trangia type) and gas stoves. Very early he gave me this 111 stove. Jun 26, 2018 · I have a Kerosene 111 and a 22b for white gas. The 111C, multi fuel, silent burner, burner tends to crack. Pre-Owned. Mar 26, 2012 · Here's an interesting and rare stove! This is an Arctic 111C, also referred to among stovies as the 111D. Feel free to distribute far and wide and download onto your device. The stove reference library has 111b manuals. Op. jlli ellrgy sgxdi ydkxfs tsrbkx xdaj ztnhgjn ualyo nzwb bzki