My Wallas stove

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sharonbrain

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Help:
I've lost the manual for our Wallas ceramic stove and can't find any reference material anywhere on the Internet. I couldn't get it started at the end of last season after not using it for a year. I remember something about thinning the fuel; it says in the manual how much and with what. (Isopropyl alcohol?) Perhaps I should replace the old fuel? (It's been there since 2002) Was it Methyl Hydrate? Also, if someone can remind me of the lighting sequence, I would be grateful. (and I'll write it down!)
Cheers and thanks
Sharon Brain
in North Vancouver
 
Hi Sharon, I've been grappling with my Wallas(100X- Kerosene) for almost 15 years and can safely say, dump the fuel. Karl at Scan says 3 months max. You can get 99% Isopropyl Alchohol at Safeway for a buck. Don't use 70% ! Run it through for ten minutes. If that doesn't work I suggest you disassemble your stove, clean it, blow out the fuel line, and replace your wick. Take some digital pictures as you dis-assemble to clarify re-assembly.
 
Thanks so much, Pete; I'll definitely dump the old fuel. Is it kerosene? I thought it was something else...
Nice to see pics of your boat.
Sharon
 
Is it kerosene?
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My stove is 15 years old and is kerosene only, no diesel. I'm actually using Klean-Strip deodorized mineral spirits. I've tried everything and I like it the best. I believe the newer stoves can use diesel or kerosene(or mineral spirits).
 
Pete: Thanks so much for your help--we spent last night on the boat and got the stove up and running-- We cooked bacon and eggs this morning.
Sharon Brain
 
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