Description
Vintage camping stove made in the 90’s by renowned Swiss company Sigg. Burns on white gas such as Coleman fuel or Aspen 4T. Regular automotive fuel will probably also work fine. Since the generator tube can easily be cleaned from soot en debris by removing the steel wire inside. Stove folds away in a can type shape. Unique flame pattern.
Size when folded: 9 cm tall, 8,5 cm diameter.
These stoves were always marketed as being able to burn on both Kerosene and White gas. The way to achieve this was by changing the size of the air gap with a handle at the burner base. For kerosene more oxygen end thus a bigger air inlet hole is required. For white gas the air gap could be narrowed since it needs lesser oxygen for a good combustion. However in reality it is almost impossible to let it run on Kerosene. The materials of the stove are light weight and thin. Therefore they can’t accumulate enough heat to create a hot enough environment in where kerosene will evaporate properly. The result is flaring up of yellow flames when trying to burn Kerosene. The air inlet can be adjusted with a lever. This can easily be more restricted by blocking the hole partly with aluminium foil or such. In this way it is also possible to let it run on alcohol such as Bio-Ethanol.
Furthermore it is worth mentioning that this is a real on-of stove. It will generate a true blast of fire perfect for bringing water to a boil. Hence the name Fire-Jet. When the stove is at the last stage of preheating with alcohol the fuel valve on the pump can be turned open. At first the flames will flare up in yellow but after a while they will come down and turn in it’s unique star shaped blue flame pattern. Simmering isn’t really possible. Attempts to do so will result in under-burn, sputtering and eventually dying out of the flame. Petrol stoves with a remote fuel bottle that are good in simmering have a extra flame adjustment lever near the burner itself instead of only a valve on top of the pump.
Condition: Stove comes with a original SIGG fuel bottle. Stove and pump are checked for leaks. Stove itself might benefit from some extra cleaning. Folding legs might be a bit flimsy but still functional. Original instruction manual and original black storage pouch ar part of the delivery.
Weight: 610 gram. (stove + fuel bottle + storage box etc.)
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