Optimus 111T 

I've got an old Optimus 8R which I bought 40 years ago. It didn't come with a pump, and it's as loud as little rocket, but I love its design and durability. My kit is totally self-contained - I included an eyedropper & small flint in the case so I can prime it with fuel from the tank and light it with the flint. Still works great!

best thing about the 111t is the silent burner, which is much quieter than the roarer burners on the 111, 111b and 22b.

First: OIL THE PUMP & SHAFT. Or use silicone grease. Second: Pump it up before adding the alcohol and it won't get spilt. HTH

Sorry for the late reply. The dispenser could be found on ebay under sewing machine oiler and comes with either the plastic or metal spout. Hope this helps.

May I ask where you got your "METAL" Tipped alcohol priming squeeze bottle? been looking for one just like it as I keep melting the tip on my plastic squeeze bottle ones. The long metal tips are great for getting in between the narrow windscreens such as the 123R and other stoves without melting the tip.

En El Salvador dónde me pueden arreglar una optimus 111 t.

One thing when pumping....take out the adjustemt lever to the primus. (the one you are using when adjusting the fire). This to avoid breaking the lead seal inside the primus. I have been using this kind of primus for almost 30 years now, and I have learnt it the hard way, when the primus stop working in temperatures below - 30 degrees celsius.

wow, yo tengo una cocina de esas, y utilizo como combustible bencina, saludos desde el Perú

What is the fuel?

they don't make em like they used to.

This little guy is a lot quieter than the earlier ones with the flame spreader plate!

These were routinely used for base camp stoves in the Himalayas and other high expeditions. I have a model 8r, great unit, which I've had since 1973. Still roars good as new. Indestructible.

Great demo. Thanks for the tip about how to collapse the pump rod. Mine does the same thing and I was I was having to push it in while holding it to get the case closed. Spinning the pump knob works great for releasing the pressure and allowing the pump rod to go down all the way. I wonder is the tank is different between 111's with the two style pump rods?

Very interesting review. Super stove! Thanks))

@tjhowelliii yes, they are good stoves for car camping. I like the heat output so much. I also have a 111 which runs on kerosene and is a delight to use.

Sorry for the late response. The sparker is made by Imco (Austria) for Coghlans (Canada). Pops up on Ebay once in a while. Cheers

About how many BTUs is that stove? Beautiful stove!!!

do you have a video showing how to replace the leather seal on the pump? thank you

thanks for the tip to find priming bottle! just ordered one

Did the 'O' ring pump seal ever work properly when it was new? Mine was a pain in the ass & I used to swop the pump rod assembly between a Optimus 00 and the 111T before I got another complete pump rod assembly. Mine was originally green, but was overpainted in black before I got it. I have never used methylated spirit in the stove, but I have the jet & restrictor for the fuel. I have used paraffin or white gas & I will investigate the sewing machine oil bottles. I have a roarer 111 too. This is the version for paraffin, but will burn white gas.

Nice stove!! May I know the name of fire starter too?

thanks a lot! I'll search on ebay!

...дэк это же наш совковый примус /смерть туристу/,разве не так,у меня он до сих пор работает исправно..!

it's nice flame!

hi, do i need to use restrictor if i want use kerosene?

Where is made this Optmus.?

thanks!

I like it.

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what's the fuel in this one ?