Trangia Fuel
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I use coleman in my MSR thing and get no soot !
Is this because of the pressure/heat and the way it works
Is this because of the pressure/heat and the way it works
He's good viewing Simon the bloke in the woods; did you see the Bakers tent he made himself;
; he also likes his canoe camping, 
He's good viewing Simon the bloke in the woods; did you see the Bakers tent he made himself;
Yeah, he seems like a top bloke. Glad you enjoyed it. Hours of entertainment.
Meths with a dash of water to offset the sootyness
100% - half fill the burner ring - much more heat… and don’t overfill the kettle - when I’m kn my own I fill my mug - then dump that in the kettle - you get the exact amount for a coffee
Coleman fuel is meant to be used from a pressurised reservoir via a hot generator. I’m not surprised you got soot. Abit like if you put unleaded petrol in a Zippo lighter (DAMHIK)Yeah, I can certainly vouch for that!I only used the Coleman fuel once and that was enough! What a frigging mess.
It’s the same old story, use it for the purpose it was made for and in the correct way.
You’re okay burning any old shit in an MSR Whisperlite International but even then you should jet accordingly or it’ll be a miserable experience (DAMHIK)
I once put some Nitro fuel designed for radio controlled cars into my Zippo for a laugh!
Not only did it burn very weakly, I have failed to get a spark ever since trying to light it.
I replaced the wick, flint, and even scrubbed the knurled wheel with soapy water - But whatever lubricant they add (I heard castor oil) has stopped any fire making friction.
Send it back to Zippo and the chances are they’ll replace it for you.
Well I got some of the purple methylated spirits yesterday, added a splash of water as advised and it worked a blooming treat! 
No smoke whatsoever and a nice clean, steady burn so thanks for the advice.
No smoke whatsoever and a nice clean, steady burn so thanks for the advice.
Well I got some of the purple methylated spirits yesterday, added a splash of water as advised and it worked a blooming treat!
No smoke whatsoever and a nice clean, steady burn so thanks for the advice.
It works on the same principal as water injection in Drag engines.
They actually add water to alcohol burning Top Fuel cars?
I've had my Trangia for 40 years ( got it for doing the D of E ) always used meths with no issues.
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