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Where can I
get
parts for my
stove?
Check out the links
page
for details of
suppliers who offer an international mail order service. If your
part is unavailable you could try placing a free advert on the
Trading Post which will run for 6 months or post on the Discussion
Forum. Classic Camp
Stoves is not a
parts supplier.
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I
want to know
the value of my stove
Valuations are not a
service offered on
this website
VALUATIONS – SITE
POLICY
The purpose of this site is to act as a resource for collectors
& users of vintage camp stoves.
As a strict policy we do not give valuations, the best way to
assess the value is by offering it for sale by conventional
channels or through an online auction site.
Forum posts which request valuations will have this policy posted
in reply by the forum moderator, and it will then be locked.
This policy has had to be adopted because the value of an item is
determined not only by age, condition and perceived rarity, but
also by how many purchasers may be interested in it at that
specific time.
Time spent in reviewing the sort of prices which similar items
reach in an online auction site, may give you a guide to it’s
value.
It is then your decision as to whether you sell it, and the method
you choose, noting that it is always possible to seek a buyer via
the For Sale section of the Trading Post on this site.
(registration required & minimum post count of 10)
Thank you for your co-operation.
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How
old is my
stove?
Primus made it easy by
date coding most
of their stoves between 1911 & 1962. Please refer to the chart
below.
For other brands check out the catalogues avaliable on the site or
please post a description & ideally a picture on the Discussion
Forum so that we can help you.
Primus
Dating Chart 1911 -
1963
From 1911 Primus paraffin stoves are stamped with a letter code.
This is found under the tank. The codes Q & AQ are not used.
From 1955 a six digit number was used, the last two digits
corresponding to the year. This stamp is often found on the leg or
burner riser tube depending on model. The code was also used the
petrol model No:71 but not from the first years of production.
With regard to the later 6 digit date code it would appear that
post-1963 the code may have been continued but stamped on the
cardboard box rather than the stove. I have a Primus 5R with such a
stamp on the box & the date corresponds to the date of the
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| Many thanks to
Peter Benscher, Bo Ryman, Dr.Peter Watchorn, Neil
McRae & Arne Aasgaard for their assistance in compiling
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Is
my stove safe
to use?
This site can't
categorically answer that
question for you. You stove may be old, previously misused, poorly
maintained or badly made. Remember you are dealing with highly
flammable fuels under pressure & that safety features on many
older stoves are not of the standard we would expect today. Even a
perfect stove can be dangerous if not used correctly.
The Discussion Forum is a good place to get advice on specific
concerns & the article Stoves
& How To Use Them Efficiently explains the principles
&
cautions generally required.
Always be mindful of the hazards & avoid repairs etc that are
beyond your own skill-level. If you are in doubt consider an old
stove as an ornamental collectible only.
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My
stove has a
fault - what do I do?
First, ensure that
you are
familiar with
the stove & any precautions required handling the fuel your
stove uses. If you are unable to establish the cause of the problem
try posting in the Fettling Forum (registration required) for
advice. Be aware of your own skill level & abilities &
that
you are responsible for the consequences of following any advice
given.
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I
have an
vintage stove but I'm not sure how to use it.
For
specific instructions
check out the
Instructions section. The instructions for your stove or a similar
model should be there. If not post your query on the Stove Forum -
someone will probably be able to help. There are many instructions
still to be uploaded to the site so if I have the instructions for
your stove your query may push it up the queue for inclusion. For
the general principles & operation of pressure stoves please
read the article Stoves
& How To Use Them Efficiently
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Various
stove
fuels have different names around the world?
The Fuel
Name FAQ website is
dedicated to this subject. If you cannot find the information here
post your question on the Stove Forum (registration
required)
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I
need
information on my pressure lantern or blowlamp.
Although these
products
were often made
by the same manufacturers this site only deals with vintage camp
stoves. There are links to websites covering these products on the
links page.
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