Princess Stove help
 

In my 28' Chris Craft Sportfisher (Circa 1972) I have this pressurized
alcohol stove. I have to pump it and do so frequently but it never
seems to give me more pressure. Even though I find that there is
plenty of pressure in the 'tank' it won't give me more flame when I
turn the stove up.

I do not have an owners manual on this thing. I see there is an option
on the dial for 'cleaning' what is this about? I have never used any
type of pressurized stove before. I'm considering just getting another
stove and pitching this one. Parts appear to be impossible to find.

Any links or suggestions?

Princess Stove help
 

I once had a Kenyon alcohol stove. Nothing but problems and one serious
fire.. Ya can't see the flames.

If I remember correctly, the 'cleaning' is a function where the needle valve
is use to purge any gummy buildup in the needle valve passage. I don't
remember how it worked.

My recommendation is to ditch the Princess and get a non pressurized
stove.. If you want alcohol stove, use one of those sterno types with the
refillable canisters.


--
My opinion and experience. FWIW

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

Princess Stove help
 

Post this question in rec.backcountry. I saw a LONG thread there about
alcohol stoves. Even though they're talking about backpacking equipment, you
might find someone who's a wizard with stove repair/maintenance. Apparently,
they're still popular in Europe.