I mean seriously if finding this stove all beat up tossed around in a garage sale and god only knows how old that fuel is in the tank or the last time the jet was cleaned etc.. It goes to show you how reliable these stoves are.. They light almost every single time unless there is something really really wrong "No fuel" "Filler cap gasket is shot" or not knowing how to prime. Try finding a 20 year old MSR or JETBOIL in garage sale and see if it lights like this little champ does. I doubt you will
Yes, it's true. I just happened to frequent a lot of garage sales last year when I wasn't working. This year I have a job, so there are no stoves on the horizon. This thing is good for car camping, but far too heavy for hiking. Funny, though, people did lug it up into the mountains in backpacks at one time. For the size of the pot, it's a terribly big hunk of brass--still, I love it.
@kc7fys yeah, i can understand both sides of the argument where camping is concerned, both forms, car and hiking appeal to me, but in a true emergency a vehicle can be a lifesaver, but I also like the idea of just wandering off in the woods to see whats out there, maybe even discover a new fishing hole. It's true i wouldn't want to lug one of these around very far, but it's hard not to like these, cuz they are just so darn cool looking;)
@kc7fys I think you are really over exaggerating that the stove is far to heavy. Its no heavier than lugging a MSR whisperlite with a MSR fuel bottle.. The thing is no bigger than a soup can & will run circles around most jet boils or canister stoves. It never let me down in 20 years at any temp and any altitude. Its a ROCKET and will not blow out under the slightest breeze like a alcohol stove. But you need to learn how to prime the stove. Study how to work the stove then you will see the light
I just got one of these myself for a dollar, too. I show it in my latest video. You have to use a little white gas at the bottom of the stem, in that small indentation. You can use fire-paste, alcohol, or white gas. That will preheat the fuel in the tank, building up pressure. Then it should light. Cool stove amigo.
With SVEA 123 you can hold the fuel tank in your 98 degree hands and pressure-ize the stove with out priming first to get the fuel to wick up into the spirit cup.
Well spent dollar. I have a sleeping bag I bought at a YS that had a broken zipper I took a razor to it and carefully removed the zipper I use it as my top blanket when sleeping or when I watch tv and need something to keep warm. To me a very well spent dollar.
I enjoyed your video. You have a comical demeanor and you had me laughing when it flared up. I was hoping you weren't going to hose it with that fire extinguisher....would have been funny though...but would have made amess of the stove.
Sweet deal on the stove..but You should have haggled with them and got it for 50 cents...lol
@kc7fys Svea 123 is over-rated. It is also underpowered. I will give you $10 and unburden you from its ownership. LOL. No really, it is a great find, and I take it that you have the SIGG Tourist kit with it. It is a smashing combo.
In case you don't have hot running water with you when you are using the stove away from home, here's the normal procedure: 1) turn valve counterclockwise to close needle valve; 2) pour white gas a.k.a. Coleman Fuel from Walmart (or you can use unleaded) into indentation on top of fuel reservoir; 3) ignite fuel and burn it down; 4) turn valve clockwise and you should hear hissing and sputtering of fuel squirting through opened needle valve; 5) light stove. 73 and happy camping
I mean seriously if finding this stove all beat up tossed around in a garage sale and god only knows how old that fuel is in the tank or the last time the jet was cleaned etc.. It goes to show you how reliable these stoves are.. They light almost every single time unless there is something really really wrong "No fuel" "Filler cap gasket is shot" or not knowing how to prime. Try finding a 20 year old MSR or JETBOIL in garage sale and see if it lights like this little champ does. I doubt you will
rmstudio 1 week ago
I wish I could find one of these for under 10 bucks, but thanks to the internet, everyone is "in the know" now days:(
scarekrow9 4 months ago
@scarekrow9 "Nowadays."
Yes, it's true. I just happened to frequent a lot of garage sales last year when I wasn't working. This year I have a job, so there are no stoves on the horizon. This thing is good for car camping, but far too heavy for hiking. Funny, though, people did lug it up into the mountains in backpacks at one time. For the size of the pot, it's a terribly big hunk of brass--still, I love it.
kc7fys 4 months ago
@kc7fys yeah, i can understand both sides of the argument where camping is concerned, both forms, car and hiking appeal to me, but in a true emergency a vehicle can be a lifesaver, but I also like the idea of just wandering off in the woods to see whats out there, maybe even discover a new fishing hole. It's true i wouldn't want to lug one of these around very far, but it's hard not to like these, cuz they are just so darn cool looking;)
scarekrow9 4 months ago
@kc7fys I think you are really over exaggerating that the stove is far to heavy. Its no heavier than lugging a MSR whisperlite with a MSR fuel bottle.. The thing is no bigger than a soup can & will run circles around most jet boils or canister stoves. It never let me down in 20 years at any temp and any altitude. Its a ROCKET and will not blow out under the slightest breeze like a alcohol stove. But you need to learn how to prime the stove. Study how to work the stove then you will see the light
rmstudio 1 week ago
Dope at first i thought you were gonna fail but great results man.
robman42099 4 months ago
I just got one of these myself for a dollar, too. I show it in my latest video. You have to use a little white gas at the bottom of the stem, in that small indentation. You can use fire-paste, alcohol, or white gas. That will preheat the fuel in the tank, building up pressure. Then it should light. Cool stove amigo.
rainbowhiker 5 months ago
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rainbowhiker 5 months ago
I overpaid at $5.00 a few years ago.
DavidjCannon 6 months ago
Must be inflation, today @ Goodwill, the discount color was red.
I was really happy to find my svea for $1.99, and You have inspired me to try lighting it up(outside of course).
it came with alum. stand, 2 pots, and a lid, Think it was my lucky day.
TheDogDew 1 year ago
You live like a bloody viking mate
Ramaniac007 1 year ago
With SVEA 123 you can hold the fuel tank in your 98 degree hands and pressure-ize the stove with out priming first to get the fuel to wick up into the spirit cup.
GREAT STOVE
yayashua1 2 years ago
Sweet stove and for $1.00, great deal! Good video too.
strawalker 2 years ago
Well spent dollar. I have a sleeping bag I bought at a YS that had a broken zipper I took a razor to it and carefully removed the zipper I use it as my top blanket when sleeping or when I watch tv and need something to keep warm. To me a very well spent dollar.
cdltpx 2 years ago
I enjoyed your video. You have a comical demeanor and you had me laughing when it flared up. I was hoping you weren't going to hose it with that fire extinguisher....would have been funny though...but would have made amess of the stove.
Sweet deal on the stove..but You should have haggled with them and got it for 50 cents...lol
ueverdream 2 years ago
Clean the jet and learn how to prime (pre-heat) it first and it should work like a charm.
ChristianBackpackers 2 years ago
I appreciate your remarks. I love the stove.
kc7fys 2 years ago
@kc7fys Svea 123 is over-rated. It is also underpowered. I will give you $10 and unburden you from its ownership. LOL. No really, it is a great find, and I take it that you have the SIGG Tourist kit with it. It is a smashing combo.
protuberant 7 months ago
I'd love to find a $1 SVEA at a garage sale. Got my eyes peeled.
fratermus 2 years ago
Ooh, that must have been painful? LOL!
ChristianBackpackers 2 years ago
what a bargain price for a stove that retails for 90 bucks and lasts for 50 years. and pretty good instructions. Kudos to you my friend.
artcrab 2 years ago
Nice little stove. You are a funny guy. Romeo above is almost correct except OFF is clockwise and ON is counterclockwise -- as you already know.
beenerboy 2 years ago 2
In case you don't have hot running water with you when you are using the stove away from home, here's the normal procedure: 1) turn valve counterclockwise to close needle valve; 2) pour white gas a.k.a. Coleman Fuel from Walmart (or you can use unleaded) into indentation on top of fuel reservoir; 3) ignite fuel and burn it down; 4) turn valve clockwise and you should hear hissing and sputtering of fuel squirting through opened needle valve; 5) light stove. 73 and happy camping
romeo9k 2 years ago
If you're burning unleaded it isn't recommended to run the stove indoors because it gives off carbon monoxide.
safeway56 2 years ago
Thanks for the advice. It isn't burning gasoline, but your advice is sound in any case.
kc7fys 2 years ago