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Posted by rexim on December 11, 2007 at 11:09:00 am EST
In reply to MSR Simmerlite lighting trouble posted by backpacker_1024 on December 10, 2007 at 6:46:51 pm EST

Is this a new stove, or one you've used before?

If you've used it before, and are familiar with its operation, I suggest dismantling it, replacing o-rings, and reassembling. It's not difficult and the MSR website has instructions to download, if you've lost yours.

If it's new, and you're not familiar with its operation, you're probably using too much fuel. I've used the Whisperlite for a number of years and, like everyone else has said, you only need a small amount of fuel to "prime" the stove. I open the valve slowly and close it almost as soon as I hear the sound; if you wait to see how much fuel is in the cup, you'll probably have too much. Close the valve and then look; if you need more, open and close again.

If it's a new stove, it may be defective. I bought a new Whisperlite this past summer; it had a leaky fuel pump and I never did light it, fearing an explosion. I exchanged for another which works perfectly.

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