Originally Posted by
sprocketss
Thanks for the tip, I saw that technique used on youtube and will give it a try. On the net there is also some talk of using "Carb cleaner", directly in the kerosene to minimize clogging. From how I read the post, it seemed more a shot in the dark than any true knowledge about what they were doing. Anyone care to comment. I do note that soaking the parts in carb cleaner is reported to reduce the soot, any thoughts?
I have never used carburetor cleaner. Back in the days when cars and motorcycles used carburetors, there were warnings about leaving your parts in the cleaner too long and that the parts could dissolve. For that reason I would never add it to my stove fuel.
When I commented that I used a separate white gas bottle for priming, you may also consider getting a small squeeze bottle to carry yellow Heet which is methanol. But if you use methanol for priming fluid, it can be hard to see the flame so be careful with it since the flame can be invisible on a sunny day.
I am in the early stages of planning a trip in foreign lands next year where I do not know what fuels will be readily available. I plan to bring a small squeeze bottle with me in the event I want to carry separate priming fluid. Something like this:
Boston Round Bottle - 4 fl. oz. - REI.com
I use a bottle like that for Olive Oil, from that I have learned that it can leak if you do not twist the top on really tight.