Higlander meths stove

[Blood]

Howdy all
Ok here's a very quick review of the Highlander meths stove, trangia copy
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Out the packet, I was unimpressed. I paid only £7 plus postage on this so wasn't hoping for too much. It feels very light, thin and frankly cheapy
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Comes with a screw cap that has a rubber seal fitted inside. Seems to have a deep well in the centre, when I put 50ml in for the burn test it was barely a quarter the ways up so I'm sure it will have a good length of burn time for cooking up grub.

So with 50ml in the pot, I struck some sparks into it and set it going. I let it warm up for 1 minute and then stacked my crusader mug with 500ml of water in for the brew test.
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All in it took 11 minutes to get a rolling boil. This I will put down to my home made wind shield and pot hanger being too high up from the flame I guess, mods being done today with a further test to come.

Now the 50ml burnt very well for just a hair of 25 mins before it went out. Not bad I don't think and it's surprised me a lot.

I tested the seal for any leakage and found it does weep so recommended keeping it well wrapped.

Ok so to say I paid cheap I am more than happy with this. Some adjustments to make to my set up will no doubt make it be a touch more efficient and reduce the boil time down. Doesn't smell like a hexi burner, very cheap to run, £3 a litre, and very light. So for me it's ideal for the cooking and brews on the stomp, I used to rely on open fire for all cooking and struggled and went thirsty on my last outing. Never again.
If you haven't got one, I do recommend it's a tenner, well spent.

Opinions of this versus the real trangia welcome.

Many thanks

Blood

[midas]

Hi Blood,I was a little disapointed with the performance of mine.(not as good as my home made ones.)But it has a lid n simmer/snuffer,That work!so can keep fuel in.Have used Meths ,but am now using Bio ethonal,B n Q,£5 for two litres,used in the flue less fires.(La Haciaenda).
I do find mine works better with a "Universal TRIVOT" from Backpacklight.But you could soon make two bits of metal.half cut thro in middle,the turned n slipped togther to form a cross.
I think sometimes filling them to MAX,can be counter productive,as theres not enough space for the gas's.etc.
PS.the hotter they get the better they work!if yours is standing on that block of steel?it will act as a heat sink,channeling the heat away from boiling the meths?Your jets do look a little "smokey".also boils faster with a lid on.see TIGGERS CRUSADER Lid n bernies post,on lids.

[Blood]

Those lids is pimping!! Gonna make one when the ally gets here.
I did notice the plate getting warm so I plan on making so e extra holes to raise it off the deck, suspended on some TIG wire hangers. Thanks for the heads up on fuel to.
Ideally, how close does the burner want to be, to the pot?

[midas]

Those lids is pimping!! Gonna make one when the ally gets here.
I did notice the plate getting warm so I plan on making so e extra holes to raise it off the deck, suspended on some TIG wire hangers. Thanks for the heads up on fuel to.
Ideally, how close does the burner want to be, to the pot?

When its in its perforated tin,its about 1.5",when its out n got the trivot only on .75".With the other spirit stoves,ie,penny n water bottle stovesthey are side burners,so you just set your pot direct on to stove,but this one the burners are in the top of rim.I try to ajust hight to get best spreed of flame,over bottom of pan/kettle.As mine sits in a metal box.on a tin lid I "spill" a little meths/ethonal down outside of stove helps get it warmed up n primed.
PS if you have a discount card,there is an extra 10%discount on a Weds.(pensioners day.)My local B n Q tells me the can only get 50x2litre bottles at a time of Bio Ethonal!Health and Safety.but if out of stock you can order,n they will save n ring you when it comes in!I got 8 litres for £18.

[Blood]

Nice one, will fart about with it tonight n see how it goes :-)

[midas]

Have you tried tins of Ethonal Gel,They are quite good for a brew up.Quite expensive in packet/sachet/tins at camping shops !But at my trade warehouse "MAKRO",in the catering section they sell 200g.tins,about same size as "meths stove"so can use same set up.Priced at 59pence,a tin,its for chaffing dishes,ie food warmers.etc.Boils my enamal mug of water in 5 mins.

[Blood]

Well more stoves it is!!
So I have re-made the stand today with the improvements on it and will be test firing it shortly after breakfast today. Fingers crossed it's helped

[Midge_Fodder]

Watch your eyebrows blood lol. Shug

[Blood]

Haha it's all the MDF dust in workshop I have to keep an eye on lol, proper tinder bomb!!

[Midge_Fodder]

Aye sweep it up if I were you, I can just see wifey's face as you stagger out the workshop with a face like a chimney sweep and hair everywhere.

[Blood]

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[Midge_Fodder]

Hehe lol

[Blood]

Well I've still got my hair and eye brows.
Boil time down to 9 mins. Happy with that.
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[rik_uk3]

Play with the simmer ring, you should get a total burn time of around 50 minutes which is good to simmer some stuff like fresh meat stew.

[Blood]

Ooooh thanks for the tip. Might try that this weekend.

[midas]

I'm sure,You'll knock a couple of minutes of that boiling time !when youve made your LID!.
Simmer also good for "BOIL in BAG"too.Once uo got on boil,you can cut out half the burner,etc

[Blood]

I'm sure,You'll knock a couple of minutes of that boiling time !when youve made your LID!.
Simmer also good for "BOIL in BAG"too.Once uo got on boil,you can cut out half the burner,etc

Yes yes the lid, gosh lid police alert... ;-) jesting...

[Midge_Fodder]

It's like anything though, I never remember to make anything, until I wonder why I don't have it. Then oh yeah I was meaning to do that lol

[Blood]

Well instead of working, (last order finished today and that's it!! Closed down and new job starts Monday!) I have been happily tinkering in the workshop :-)
The one single thing I wanted to do most was re-proof my LK70, alas the stuff will turn up tomorrow as I'm heading out the door to the meet, no doubt lol

[Midge_Fodder]

Lucky you I go back on night shift tomorrow. The joys of Shift Lambing

[Blood]

Your inbox is full shug, will msg you again tomorrow

[Midge_Fodder]

Aye I've just emptied it out as you posted lol