Optimus Nova+

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The Nova+ is a liquid fuel stove made by Optimus. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"An award winner many times over and the benchmark for outdoor cooking equipment standards, Optimus Nova+ backpacking stove has the same features of the Optimus Nova plus a little more. The patent pending Powerline for precision flame control at a distance has been added. Simply twist the fuel hose. Optimus Nova+ also offers the stability of wide pot supports that fold around the burner for packing convenience and its serrated burner arms assure that the pan stays in place. No matter what the conditions, The Optimus Nova+ camp stove will cook up meals that make users feel right at home in nature. Single jet multi-fuel technology enables a wide use of liquid fuels using a single jet thus minimizing maintenance. Powerline control valve for safe and precise flame control at a distance from the burner. Hinged burner plate on the burner head. Turbine shaped legs offer an extremely small stuff size when collapsed and a stable pot support when extended. EZ Connect Coupling of burner to pump. Includes easy to use stuff bag with windshield, Magic magnetic cleaning needle clears burner without effort. Includes burner, pump, tool, instructions, o-rings, fuel filter & lubricant. Flipstop pump with smoother pump stroke operation. Aluminum pump for long-lasting durability Rating: 2850W. Burn time:Up to 2.5 hours at maximum output with M size fuel bottle, using 450 ml/ 15 fl. oz. fuel. Boil time: 34 fl oz.(1 L of water) Down to 3.5 minutes depending on climate, altitudes etc. Fuel : Optimus Arctic fuel, white gas, kerosene, diesel, jet fuel (not included). Size: 3.4 in. x 2.6 in. x 5 in. (when folded). Weight: 15 oz. (425 g)."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Optimus Nova+ is exactly what the name suggests, a stove with the performance of the original Optimus Nova - plus a little more. We've added the patent pending Powerline for precision flame control at a distance from the flame by simply twisting the fuel hose. Optimus Nova+ also offers the stability of wide pot supports that fold around the burner for packing convenience and its serrated burner arms assure that the pan stays in place. Details like EZ-coupling for quick connection of the burner to the pump, the quick priming burner, self-purging aluminium Flipstop pump and a built in magnetic cleaning needle make sure that user's outdoor experience are all good ones. No matter what the conditions, the Optimus Nova+ will cook up meals that make users feel right at home in nature. Advantages: Burn time: Up to 2,5 hours at maximum output with M size fuel bottle (using 450 ml fuel) Boil time (1 L of water): Down to 3,5 minutes depending on climate, altitude etc. Included in package: Includes burner with valve and stuff bag Fuel-Efficient Specifications: Dimensions: 86x67x125 mm-Folded Fuel Type: Optimus Arctic Fuel, White Gas, Kerosene, Diesel, Jet Fuel Weight: 425 g (with pump)"

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Optimus Nova+ Stove (Fall 2009) Optimus Nova+ by Optimus is exactly what the name suggests, a stove with the performance of the original Optimus Nova - plus a little more. We've added the patent pending Powerline for precision flame control at a distance from the flame by simply twisting the fuel hose. Optimus Nova+ also offers the stability of wide pot supports that fold around the burner for packing convenience and its serrated burner arms assure that the pan stays in place. Details like EZ-coupling for quick connection of the burner to the pump, the quick priming burner, self-purging aluminium Flipstop pump and a built in magnetic cleaning needle make sure that user's outdoor experience are all good ones. No matter what the conditions, the Optimus Nova+ will cook up meals that make users feel right at home in nature.Features: PROVEN TECHNOLOGY built on Optimus Nova Optimus Powerline for SAFE and PRECISE FLAME CONTROL at a distance from the burner Specs: Fuel: Optimus Arctic Fuel, White Gas, Kerosene, Diesel, Jet Fuel Weight: 425 g (with pump) Measurement folded: 86x67x125 mm Rating: 2850 W Burn time: Up to 2,5 hours at maximum output with M size fuel bottle (using 450 ml fuel) Boil time (1 L of water): Down to 3,5 minutes depending on climate, altitude etc. Included in package: Includes burner with valve and stuff bag (fuel bottle not included)"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"A stove with the performance of the original award-winning Optimus Nova, but even better, the Optimus Nova Plus features the field-tested quick priming, patented burner with built-in magnetic cleaning needle. Equipped with the new Powerline control valve that uses the fuel hose as an extension to the valve, the Optimus Nove Plus has excellent flame control; simply twist the green control at the end of the hose."

User Reviews

Nova+
Reviewed by cparekh, Dec 12, 2008

"This is a great stove as far as liquid, multi-fuel stoves go. Let me start by saying I own this stove and the JetBoil cooking system, which is a butane canister stove.

With that said, I think that a stove like the Nova+ is a specialty item. Specifically, it is a stove that is for use in cold weather (below freezing) or high-altitude (and cold) trips."

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Nova+
Reviewed by E B, May 23, 2007

"A superb stove, probably the best currently available on the market.

I began serious backpacking in the 1960s using the Optimus SVEA 123 stove. While that was, and is, a very functional piece of equipment, I wanted something that would give me greater efficiency in terms of lighter weight and a controllable flame."

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Nova+
Reviewed by kibrickj, Apr 17, 2007

"I can neither recommend this stove, nor completely pan it. However, I must sadly say it was a disappointment relative to my good old SVEA 123. It is compact and fairly well engineered. It is without a doubt, the best stove out there for flame control (i."

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