From: Johnlebl@aol.com
Date: Thu Nov 14 2002 - 23:09:12 CST
In a message dated 11/14/2002 10:39:30 PM Central Standard Time,
johngeyster@attbi.com writes:
> . Its also quieter than the 123. It’s expensive, but if it lasts as long
> as my 123, I’ll never have to buy another stove.
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> John J Geyster
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> SM Troop 15
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> Shelburne Falls, MA
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Actually the Primus and Svea 123 were two different stoves made almonst
exactly alike. The outer case was different. SVEA had a round pot holder
affair (still does) and Primus had a tin box that folded out to make a pot
platform and closed to make a case.
The SVEA design was more compact, lighter and thus more popular amound
backpackers.
Some of us old timers on this list still use the same SVEA 123's we bought
either pre or early post Colin Fletcher days. Mid 1950's.
I bought mine in 1967 and still use it. I've never so much as replaced a cap
gasket or anything else. In fact I've never had the tip clog requiring a
takedown to clear.
When you turn off a 123, the silence is deafening.
The only stove I'd put with it in dependability is the Coleman WWII GI Pocket
Stove which has the same type generator system. BTW they will burn any
aromatic fuel. So will a SVEA.
John LeBlanc
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