....and why did you lite the entire stove on fire to prime it? You just neet to burn a small amount of fuel in the trough around the base of the burner.
In the directions, it says to use fire paste. I use cigarette lighter fluid and start it with the top on. I let it drip out of the bottle into the spirit cup and let a little dribble on the top so I can light it. I find this primes it real well.
Stove fuel burns too quickly and you have to use too much. Plus it as the dangers others have pointed out.
Others commented previously, but the reason you get that fireball is the fuel tank was over heated. It increased the internal pressure too much, but not enough preheating was done to the burner itself. The gas was escaping without being vaporized. Try wrapping a length of fiberglass around the depression. It will hold more fuel, and preheat with the windscreen on the stove. Have the match ready, too. It will go much smoother, and you will get into action right away.
Hey, its safer to use Fire Paste ( big yellow Tube ) to light this stove! I've had mine for over 30 years. Just put some paste in a old plastic film container .
One of these day it going to fire back at you if you forgot to tighten the fill cap or you have residue fuel on the ground.
don't pre-heat like that in a nylon tent.... try an eyedropper of fuel next time. Thanks. Fun Vid
PS an eyedropper of methylated spirits AKA denatured alcohol works great. You can put it in the priming cup with the windscreen already in place. and now I'll shut up.
I agree, just a couple drops of fuel in the spirit bowl and then lit will be enough to pressureize the tank. Lighting the whole tank can cause an explosion if there is even the smallest leak in the tank.This has happened before. Be safe out there fellow Svea owners
Hi Peteragain: at the time I posted the vid, they weren't being made; I was thrilled to learn that they're back in production.
As for the noise, yeah; they're like little blowtorches. I have many happy memories of that sound. In fact, I've been conditioned in the Pavlovian sense to associate the sound of the stove shutting off with dinner :)
I say again, good demo. Only wimps would use a pump on these stoves routinely, these stove are designed to be used without a pump. The minipumps are for extreme conditions only and are not intended for starting the stove even then.
I love mine. I have rebuilt the one I got in about 1970. Works like a champ. I'm addicted to Brass stoves, like yours. I like to prime my stoves and kerosene pressure lanternswith a squirt of denatured alcohol filling the priming cup. .. very controllable. Thanks for posting this super neat video. I have some stove stuff on my channel. AL
Nice demo. Everyone seems to think they know the best way to start one of these stoves. Your way works, and in cold weather heating the tank as you did really helps.
Although this method obviously works. No offense, but you are running the risk of burn injuries by spilling fuel over the stove in this manner. The fuel tank should be pressurized by either pumping or by heating the base with a match or lighter. You can then assemble the stove and release fuel with the control valve. You should only release enough fuel to wet the burner and fill the fuel cup limiting the potential for a fireball and extension of a flammable liquid fire to your surroundings.
They're great little stoves; one of the neat things is that they'll run at really high altitude too. And they weigh next to nothing. Pity they don't make them anymore...
Use a eye dropper of Alcohol instead of White gas to prime as it will avoid the dirty black mess the white gas leaves on your valve and burner bowl.
rmstudio 3 weeks ago
Nice Little Stove Imma Have to look for one !!
NONNIE357 2 months ago
LOL - these stoves sound like a V-1 "Buzz Bomb"
....and why did you lite the entire stove on fire to prime it? You just neet to burn a small amount of fuel in the trough around the base of the burner.
Odessa45 3 months ago
In the directions, it says to use fire paste. I use cigarette lighter fluid and start it with the top on. I let it drip out of the bottle into the spirit cup and let a little dribble on the top so I can light it. I find this primes it real well.
Stove fuel burns too quickly and you have to use too much. Plus it as the dangers others have pointed out.
Thanks for making the video.
gershonbenfranja 5 months ago
Oh man what do you do? Burn cooking? : DD ...... like this has ever seen in my life! Avoid doing so, this is not normal!! Oh Oh
pufi1964 10 months ago
Others commented previously, but the reason you get that fireball is the fuel tank was over heated. It increased the internal pressure too much, but not enough preheating was done to the burner itself. The gas was escaping without being vaporized. Try wrapping a length of fiberglass around the depression. It will hold more fuel, and preheat with the windscreen on the stove. Have the match ready, too. It will go much smoother, and you will get into action right away.
protuberant 11 months ago
I love mine, it was my great uncles. It's about 50 years old and works perfect
romeodelta1178 11 months ago
Hey, its safer to use Fire Paste ( big yellow Tube ) to light this stove! I've had mine for over 30 years. Just put some paste in a old plastic film container .
One of these day it going to fire back at you if you forgot to tighten the fill cap or you have residue fuel on the ground.
weldman19 1 year ago
You made me get a chubby watching this video
Ramaniac007 1 year ago
Ignition, and we have lift off....
XCritonX 1 year ago
don't pre-heat like that in a nylon tent.... try an eyedropper of fuel next time. Thanks. Fun Vid
PS an eyedropper of methylated spirits AKA denatured alcohol works great. You can put it in the priming cup with the windscreen already in place. and now I'll shut up.
Al
algentry1 1 year ago
This is a video on how ( NOT) to light the svea .what a dick head , i have to thank this guy for making me laugh
mictheaussie1 1 year ago
Hell Why dont you lite it with a flametrower-kaboom
wbradss 2 years ago
I agree, just a couple drops of fuel in the spirit bowl and then lit will be enough to pressureize the tank. Lighting the whole tank can cause an explosion if there is even the smallest leak in the tank.This has happened before. Be safe out there fellow Svea owners
artcrab 2 years ago 4
Wow. This is NOT how to light one of these.
harbertc 1 year ago 6
That isn't how to light a 123. Check out Colin Fletcher's book "The Completer Walker".
biker100 2 years ago
Hey there, i have one also and do not light it like this. How does it say to light it in the book you mentioned?
riftzone13 2 years ago
I am thinking about getting one.
Are these things always that noisy???
Thanks.
peteragain 2 years ago
Hi Peteragain: at the time I posted the vid, they weren't being made; I was thrilled to learn that they're back in production.
As for the noise, yeah; they're like little blowtorches. I have many happy memories of that sound. In fact, I've been conditioned in the Pavlovian sense to associate the sound of the stove shutting off with dinner :)
fearsclave 2 years ago
Fearsclave:
Everyody is very positive about these stoves. I am using a Trangia Mini, very silent..... So I can cook, and still hear the birds.
peteragain 2 years ago
@fearsclave Use a straw to fill the spirit cup.
OHT53 1 year ago
@peteragain Compared to other stoves, it's not too bad. I have a Primus Omnifuel and by comparision, it's a screamer. Great stove, but not quiet.
nhopper 10 months ago
Svea stoves are great.
I just have the windscreen on while preheating it, then open the valve before the preheat flame dies.
I remember as a kid using the pump, using gel -- geez some dumb ideas. This thing doesn't need any weird thinking.
Best (and noisiest ;-) stove evah!
kudkid42 2 years ago
overkill!
docokano 2 years ago
Hot stuff !
FunnyCanadian 2 years ago
I say again, good demo. Only wimps would use a pump on these stoves routinely, these stove are designed to be used without a pump. The minipumps are for extreme conditions only and are not intended for starting the stove even then.
beenerboy 2 years ago
I have 3 of these stoves and I love every one. Neat all abrass constuction
JRKFamilyOutdoors 2 years ago
Very cool video. Svea 123R s Rock.
I love mine. I have rebuilt the one I got in about 1970. Works like a champ. I'm addicted to Brass stoves, like yours. I like to prime my stoves and kerosene pressure lanternswith a squirt of denatured alcohol filling the priming cup. .. very controllable. Thanks for posting this super neat video. I have some stove stuff on my channel. AL
algentry1 2 years ago
Got one of these......Love It.
larrylynn123 2 years ago
yep.. svea stoves are the best ......
mrbeligos 3 years ago
This is a fun stove to use........it brings out the firebug in you. It's always an adventure to cook with it, SVEA 123 foever!
larrylynn123 3 years ago
ガソリンかけ過ぎだし・・
それにプレヒートの着火は外側を装着してからしろよな、火傷すっぞ？
下手すぎｗｗｗ
MidshipsJapan 3 years ago
Great stoves, I have a couple of each, the 8 and the 8R. I light mine with the lid on, no need to risk your fingers like you did in the video.
They have started making them again, about hunred dollars in the States, £60 in the UK, cheaper than a Nova for sure :)
rikuk3 3 years ago
Nice demo. Everyone seems to think they know the best way to start one of these stoves. Your way works, and in cold weather heating the tank as you did really helps.
beenerboy 3 years ago
Although this method obviously works. No offense, but you are running the risk of burn injuries by spilling fuel over the stove in this manner. The fuel tank should be pressurized by either pumping or by heating the base with a match or lighter. You can then assemble the stove and release fuel with the control valve. You should only release enough fuel to wet the burner and fill the fuel cup limiting the potential for a fireball and extension of a flammable liquid fire to your surroundings.
brandonearhart 3 years ago
They're great little stoves; one of the neat things is that they'll run at really high altitude too. And they weigh next to nothing. Pity they don't make them anymore...
fearsclave 3 years ago
Yes they do. Optimus now makes them. Check their website ;)
Vuikie 3 years ago
fearsclave
They still make the Svea's. Optimus makes them.
peteragain 2 years ago
VERY neat! I like how the heat pressurizes the fuel!
WeerdBeard 3 years ago