NICE!!! my grandmother used to have some at her beach cabin and we cooked with them. I still own a Primus from the 50's which performs as it was bought yesterday. They have an irresistible retro-look, and they remind me about my fishing adventures... This particular one is a jewel, with his original tin-box, wow!
I remember my dad using one of these on our pic nics 50 years ago and they were a "magical" little thing. The tea that was made from them has never tasted better in 50 years.
Travelled Europe on my trike, used my Primus everyday, great kit. Getting fuel was interesting, mainly in a DIY stores. Great video, thanks for sharing.
Great piece of kit. Did you ever read about Shackleton and the lads on the voyage of the James Caird? The Primus was their only means of a warm meal while getting thrown around in their life boat in the stormy Antarctic seas
higgme..meth is alcohol in UK speak and it's used for the pre-heat because it won't soot the burner up. super stove,i have two and would use them on canoe trip but kero is sort of greasy so i use Coleman fuel stoves.
Make a titanium box with a flute attachment that sends all the used air up an out of the tent that you can use to boil water cook food and even place a wood stove fan on to blow heat around the tent or shelter.
I remember using this kind of stove when I was in the Scouts in the 1970s and I fucking hated them, finicky and temperamental bloody things and they gave me a life long dislike of pressure stoves, give me a Trangia burner or even a bloody hexamine stove rather than one of these, at least they can be relied on to actually work when you need them to.
My parents had a couple of these, which we used in the 60s for camping. But I think the burner was a cast part. We had three in the scouts in the 70s (3rd Gateshead), so they last a vary ling time. Is this one parafin or petrol powered? After a little research I find what we had was a Primus 5 with the roarer burner. Thanks for reminding me of these wonderful stoves.
The Svea 123 is a gasoline(petrol) stove that with a few drops of petrol will prime itself. This is a kerosene(paraffin) burning stove that needs meths to prime it, as kerosene doesn't burn well enough in the liquid state to prime. The Svea's closest relative would be the Optimus 8R. Comparing this and the Svea 123 is poor as they have different heat output and is a bit like comparing a Tilley to a Coleman lamp.
Thanks John, Homebase sell the paraffin 4Litres for £7.95. I have a problem with the OPtimus 96 IItried to pump it up a bit as i thought 12 mins for 1/2 pint to boiling was too long and it blew the paraffin back into the pump chamber. The pump pressure was kinda weak and I thought this was why the stove was taking so long so I pumped it about 8 times to see if it would heat quicker. Have you any idea of why it would blow the fuel back into the pump chamber? It must have come thru the NRV somehow? I noticed too that instead of the bell shaped leather washer it has a plain rubber washer that is held in with a star washer at the end of the pump. Is this normal? Do I need a new NRV
Nada mejor Que un Primus ,se merecen todos los cuidados y restauros,se encuentran boquillas made in India,cueritos y agujas para el quemador...Kerosén y alcohol azul o rectificado,y ponerlo a punto...
Hi John I have bought one of these on ebay in very good nick. I have heard lots of recommendations as to what fuel it should use. Some say "petrol" what????? some say meths some say paraffin which you cant get hold of in Uk anymore. Can you tell me what is the correct fuel to use ....pleeeease.
Thanks for this video... I Wish that I can get one for my kindergarten in Syria cause WE Have no electricity no gas no deszil .Just dust and oxygen. but unfortunaitly I don't know how? شكرا على هذا الفيديو أتمنى أستطيع الحصول عل واحد من أجل روضتي الأطفال في سوريا لأنه ليس لدينا لا كهرباء ولا غاز ولا وقود أبدا. فقد تراب وأوكسيجين. ولكن لا أعلم كيف السبيل ؟
Thank you for posting this. I have recently bought a Primus 96 stove from eBay. I have a new piston and washers and have fitted some of these. I cannot however produce a jet from the burner and can not see an orifice. Is there a single very small hole atop the burner? Are you in a position to measure the diameter of the orifice? Any help in this regard would be appreciated.
+Jack Alltrade yes one small hole, there is a tool called a pricker that is used to clean that hole, if you did not get one check out ebay by typing in primus pricker, you may be able to clean the hole with a old toothbrush if your lucky, they dont seem to wear out much, but always preheat the head well to get a good start, let the methylated spirits burn nearly all the way out before you pump up to get a clean burn, good luck
That tool to clean the tiny orifice is called a stove pin and comes with a thin metal handle. It's quite cheap too. It is also used for gas stove top regulators till today! So those who stock gas stove spares or offer services should have them in stock.
Hi, thank you for sharing this and I liked the trick at the end. Can you (or anyone) explain what you're doing to get the blur flame going and to switch the whole thing off? Are you opening or closing the small upper valve, or opening/closing the bigger connection one?
By pumping, the air pressure inside the tank goes up, forcing more kerosene through the jet, increasing the size of the flame. The little knob on the fill cap is the pressure relief screw. By briefly turning the screw, some of the pressurized air in the tank is released and the air pressure inside goes down. The lower the internal pressure, the less the kerosene will be forced upwards through the jet, which turns the flame down. Keeping the pressure relief screw open will cause the internal pressure to equalize with atmospheric pressure, removing all kerosene flow through the jet, and extinguishing the flame.
@@radishpineapple74 Thank you so much for responding to my question. Your explanation is clear and I'll give it another go this weekend (turning it on/off) with more understanding how it works. I found this in my late grandfather's garage and would like to use it. My gran said it had been with them on camping trips in 1960s/1970s.
why dont you do a maintenance video showing how to do the NRV and the washer replacements of the pump etc Im sure it will be a huge success as it would be much needed. I guess too that the preheat opens the tiny jet hole to allow fuel thru to the burner... it would be very informative if you could show us!!!!.
Look at bella10202 on eBay. She is selling a line of Indian made stoves including the Liberty rocket 0 stove. The model 0 is slightly larger than the primus 96 in this video. The burner is a higher output and a slightly better design with fewer loose parts. The function of the stove is the same.
NICE!!! my grandmother used to have some at her beach cabin and we cooked with them. I still own a Primus from the 50's which performs as it was bought yesterday. They have an irresistible retro-look, and they remind me about my fishing adventures... This particular one is a jewel, with his original tin-box, wow!
I remember my dad using one of these on our pic nics 50 years ago and they were a "magical" little thing. The tea that was made from them has never tasted better in 50 years.
Simple and effective. These were the last word in outdoor cooking at Scout activities in the 1970s. Thanks for sharing
Very cool video of a nifty stove and important piece of history.
That's a brass beauty!
Thanks for the video!
Yep, takes me back to the 1950’s also, that smell and taste of the tea was special, I still have the Primus in its blue tin.
Thank you for this beautiful passage.
How elegant! Thanks for showing this
Travelled Europe on my trike, used my Primus everyday, great kit. Getting fuel was interesting, mainly in a DIY stores. Great video, thanks for sharing.
All gas in the world is now lead free. I think you can now burn auto fuel.
Great little outfit, i have 2 SVEA COMPANION stoves, great fun.
The scary thing is that these beautiful things will outlast us mortals
Awesome stove and it is in great condition. You’re a lucky dude. 😊
Great piece of kit. Did you ever read about Shackleton and the lads on the voyage of the James Caird? The Primus was their only means of a warm meal while getting thrown around in their life boat in the stormy Antarctic seas
Nice stove and a nice video too!! thanx for posting!!
Man, that's a beauty!! Thanks for the Video!
Al
I HAVE PRIMUS NO:001. SHE WAS BORN 1803,MADE IN SWEDEN.
Es una jolla de calentador ceria un sueño tener uno Stgo de Chile
great video. thank you
higgme..meth is alcohol in UK speak and it's used for the pre-heat because it won't soot the burner up.
super stove,i have two and would use them on canoe trip but kero is sort of greasy so i use Coleman fuel stoves.
Muito bom. Obrigado por compartilhar seus conhecimentos.
علم الانسان مالم يعلم سبحان الله والحمد لله
that's cool - nev seen one before! thx!
its nice
A gallon of paraffin in my local hardware is £12! It’ll be staying there.
Thank you J
i am haiving primus no.001 made in sweden. may i know kerosene can be used in it? and how muchnold it is?
Make a titanium box with a flute attachment that sends all the used air up an out of the tent that you can use to boil water cook food and even place a wood stove fan on to blow heat around the tent or shelter.
ياسلام أحسن انواع البوابير تزكرنا بالجدة
I remember using this kind of stove when I was in the Scouts in the 1970s and I fucking hated them, finicky and temperamental bloody things and they gave me a life long dislike of pressure stoves, give me a Trangia burner or even a bloody hexamine stove rather than one of these, at least they can be relied on to actually work when you need them to.
Primus is located in Cairo, Egypt. It sells this new stove, which is made of brass
ARE YOU USING KEROSENE IN THE STOVE
My parents had a couple of these, which we used in the 60s for camping. But I think the burner was a cast part. We had three in the scouts in the 70s (3rd Gateshead), so they last a vary ling time. Is this one parafin or petrol powered? After a little research I find what we had was a Primus 5 with the roarer burner. Thanks for reminding me of these wonderful stoves.
very cool old stove...cooler than my M 1942...i noticed all this style stoves are just loud as hell. but still way cool. 142
Assume can replace with a silent burner
great !
I want like this
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very close in construction and operation to the SVEA 123 stove. this might be an early version of that stove since it has a built in wind screen
The Svea 123 is a gasoline(petrol) stove that with a few drops of petrol will prime itself. This is a kerosene(paraffin) burning stove that needs meths to prime it, as kerosene doesn't burn well enough in the liquid state to prime. The Svea's closest relative would be the Optimus 8R.
Comparing this and the Svea 123 is poor as they have different heat output and is a bit like comparing a Tilley to a Coleman lamp.
Which fuel does it use?
A thing of beuty.
Thanks John, Homebase sell the paraffin 4Litres for £7.95. I have a problem with the OPtimus 96 IItried to pump it up a bit as i thought 12 mins for 1/2 pint to boiling was too long and it blew the paraffin back into the pump chamber. The pump pressure was kinda weak and I thought this was why the stove was taking so long so I pumped it about 8 times to see if it would heat quicker. Have you any idea of why it would blow the fuel back into the pump chamber? It must have come thru the NRV somehow? I noticed too that instead of the bell shaped leather washer it has a plain rubber washer that is held in with a star washer at the end of the pump. Is this normal? Do I need a new NRV
It should have a leather cup and the nrv is probably shot to be honest both parts will set you back about a fiver on ebay
Legal, quando não a vazamento de pressão...! Ele se acende sozinho..!
Nada mejor Que un Primus ,se merecen todos los cuidados y restauros,se encuentran boquillas made in India,cueritos y agujas para el quemador...Kerosén y alcohol azul o rectificado,y ponerlo a punto...
¡Excelente!
sir its still available and where if so
Hi John I have bought one of these on ebay in very good nick. I have heard lots of recommendations as to what fuel it should use. Some say "petrol" what????? some say meths some say paraffin which you cant get hold of in Uk anymore. Can you tell me what is the correct fuel to use ....pleeeease.
paraffin pal,,, and nothing else
Paul Orbinson kerosine is the best,we use it in Tansania.
Dónde la puedo conseguir
Waar kan ik koop de primus?
Can you run unleaded in this?
I picked up three free optimus stoves of various size mostly 80-90s vintage.
They can run unleaded in a pinch.
Did in mine and work beautifully, but switched to kerosene because it's not so explosive as petrol is
How can l bay one like this
جميل
Thanks for this video...
I Wish that I can get one for my kindergarten in Syria cause WE Have no electricity no gas no deszil .Just dust and oxygen.
but unfortunaitly I don't know how?
شكرا على هذا الفيديو
أتمنى أستطيع الحصول عل واحد من أجل روضتي الأطفال في سوريا لأنه ليس لدينا لا كهرباء ولا غاز ولا وقود أبدا.
فقد تراب وأوكسيجين.
ولكن لا أعلم كيف السبيل ؟
Thank you for posting this. I have recently bought a Primus 96 stove from eBay. I have a new piston and washers and have fitted some of these. I cannot however produce a jet from the burner and can not see an orifice. Is there a single very small hole atop the burner? Are you in a position to measure the diameter of the orifice? Any help in this regard would be appreciated.
+Jack Alltrade
yes one small hole, there is a tool called a pricker that is used to clean that hole, if you did not get one check out ebay by typing in primus pricker, you may be able to clean the hole with a old toothbrush if your lucky, they dont seem to wear out much, but always preheat the head well to get a good start, let the methylated spirits burn nearly all the way out before you pump up to get a clean burn, good luck
That tool to clean the tiny orifice is called a stove pin and comes with a thin metal handle. It's quite cheap too.
It is also used for gas stove top regulators till today! So those who stock gas stove spares or offer services should have them in stock.
@p4o3n i cant get my stove to work it just throws a big flame and never gets any pressure.
Hi, thank you for sharing this and I liked the trick at the end. Can you (or anyone) explain what you're doing to get the blur flame going and to switch the whole thing off? Are you opening or closing the small upper valve, or opening/closing the bigger connection one?
By pumping, the air pressure inside the tank goes up, forcing more kerosene through the jet, increasing the size of the flame. The little knob on the fill cap is the pressure relief screw. By briefly turning the screw, some of the pressurized air in the tank is released and the air pressure inside goes down. The lower the internal pressure, the less the kerosene will be forced upwards through the jet, which turns the flame down. Keeping the pressure relief screw open will cause the internal pressure to equalize with atmospheric pressure, removing all kerosene flow through the jet, and extinguishing the flame.
@@radishpineapple74 Thank you so much for responding to my question. Your explanation is clear and I'll give it another go this weekend (turning it on/off) with more understanding how it works. I found this in my late grandfather's garage and would like to use it. My gran said it had been with them on camping trips in 1960s/1970s.
@@delphir3614 Be sure to do it safely outside until you get comfortable lighting it, and only use kerosene.
why dont you do a maintenance video showing how to do the NRV and the washer replacements of the pump etc Im sure it will be a huge success as it would be much needed. I guess too that the preheat opens the tiny jet hole to allow fuel thru to the burner... it would be very informative if you could show us!!!!.
+Paul Orbinson The preheat heats the vaporizer tube. Kerosene doesn't readily burn unless vapourized.
...привет ДЖОН!, отличный примус, только не понял - на каком топливе он работает и где подобный можно приобрести!?
... отличная примус, дайте пожалуйста ссылку, где можно приобрести такой же примус!!!
Thanks John is there a particular brand these days, I cant seem to find real paraffin anywhere.
if ur in the UK, places were they sell calor gas normally sell paraffin, as for brands it's what evers available
Muy lindos Alguien sabe como y donde se puede comprar
what fuel?
Today I bought a Primus stove From the Primus company in Cairo. Egypt and its price twenty dollars
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بيتباع.فين.عاوز.اشترى.واحد
Что там горит ..бензин ? Киросин ? Или Спирт ?
I would like to buy one of this brand
Dimanakah sy dapat beli
Ναι πάρα πολύ ωραίο
About how many BTU does this put out?
Thanks
Around 3-4,000 BTU
Can I get one in the uk
ye eBay primus 96
We make this type of stove & we have an Disrubutor at UK.
I love youtube
i,have bremus sewden old heis old 100 yeares
where can I buy this in Canada?
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Who r u?
Look at bella10202 on eBay. She is selling a line of Indian made stoves including the Liberty rocket 0 stove. The model 0 is slightly larger than the primus 96 in this video. The burner is a higher output and a slightly better design with fewer loose parts. The function of the stove is the same.
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that stove is a little gay
lol
I hate silent movies. Thumbs down.
Really another introverted Demo video? Say something Dammit!!!!