From: KKoloff@aol.com
Date: Sat Nov 02 2002 - 06:12:01 CST
In a message dated 11/2/2002 1:32:08 AM Central Standard Time,
Johnlebl@aol.com writes:
> As to altitude, Philmont does not have enough altitude even at 12,000 feet
> for altitude to be a factor in choosing a stove or the operation of a stove
> chosen. They all work at that altitude. Now if you were going to 18,000
> feet, that would be a different story, but you aren't. Ninth point made.
>
> The only difference than at sea level is the time it takes to boil water
> and the temperature it boils at. This is a cooking time adjustment, not a
> stove operation problem. Tenth point made.
>
My experience is with a cannister the fuel operating pressure is less
and drops as altitude increases, with a liquid fuel, you can control that.
Kevin Koloff
Oklahoma
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