******Since making the video I happened to mention to another youtuber about this stove system and he informed me that he had seen threads on forums relating to the fact that sadly the one man manufacturer "Stormin Norman" had passed away in Aug 2020 .
This appears to be correct as the website is no longer taking orders.*****
For the burner: Weight varies between 8g or 0.28 oz Cost £7 or 9USD just for burner
For the Pot holder: Weight for mine is 44g or 1.55 oz if you buy the set total for the cone and stove is £18 or 22USD
The main purpose of the burner is for boiling water, it is also capable of simmering, with the optional titanium Flame Reducer/ Simmer Ring. Completely spill-proof, thanks to the super absorption of the wicking material. Boil times will vary, depending on wind/ temperature and barometric pressure. Bio-ethanol or methylated spirits are our primary fuel sources in the UK, you can source higher grade ethanol and methanol if you wish to experiment with different mixtures. Controlled tests have achieved 5min 10 sec. boil time, expect 6min +/- for normal weather conditions.
Pour 20mm of alcohol fuel into the open cup of the burner.
This is the minimum amount of fuel required to boil 500ml of water. Although 20ml of fuel is required, the actual amount of fuel burned is 15-16ml.
you can ignite the burner while holding in one hand and lighting with the other.
Ignite the exposed Carbon woven fabric, place inside the windshield.
Wait 15- 25 seconds for the burner to bloom. ie. flames emitting from the jets.
Place the pot into the windshield over the centre of the burner and wait for your boil.
Boil times will vary, depending on conditions.
In a controlled environment the burner boiled 500 ml of 18.6C. water with 20 ml of bio-ethanol in 5 min 10 secs. Fuel consumed was 15.5ml. 20 ml of fuel is the minimum required to achieve enough vaporisation to force fuel through the jets consistently.
Unburned fuel, which can be saved by returning the burner to its container when sufficiently cooled, warm, but not hot. This will avoid evaporation and contamination when stored in your pot or elsewhere in your pack.
When refilling the stove, do not overfill, pour in just enough to soak the black base material without pooling.
Filling the burner to capacity, 30ml, will bring a faster boil, your fuel consumption will be slightly higher, due to thermal feedback to the stove, making it hotter and boiling the fuel faster.
This may also result in incomplete combustion, resulting in heavy sooting to your pot.
24 сен 2020
