Camp Stove
Five Tips To Increase Longevity Of Camp Stove
Camping is an enjoyable past time with family and friends that create memorable experiences. Equally important, is the care of camping gear to increase longevity. Thus, with proper care of equipment the less maintenance the better chances the item will last for years. Here are five tips to care for your camping stove.
First, test pilot your stove at home, whether the camp stove is new or one that you have had, before setting out. This way you examine the stove for worn out parts that need replacement and if the stove is in operational form. Thus, having the time to gain access to parts and properly clean the camp stove before leaving on a camping trip. Plan ahead is excellent advice.
Secondly, try testing the boiling time of your camp stove. By doing this small task will insure the proper operation of your stove. If it takes a long time to boil a need to do some simple maintenance is probable. Do a test several times with the same pot and water level will give consistency in results.
Moreover, hang on to your camp stoves manufactures instruction manual. Not only will it provide simple maintenance tips but also provide information on safe operation. In fact, it will have diagrams for stove parts, how to light camp stove, directions to set up and cleaning procedures.
Next, use the preferred fuel for your stove. Especially, multi-fuel stoves that may give you options in fuel choices. Way on the side of preferred fuels to give your stove an increased chance of longer operation. Only use optional fuels when the preferred one is unavailable.
Lastly, the best practice is to clean up from food spills immediately or when done cooking after the stove has cooled. Most two-burner stoves are easy to clean by removing a grate to get to difficult areas of the stove. Also, remove food particles from any area of the camp stove around the burner areas. In addition, the multi-fuel stoves or compact backpacking stoves will need more attention for cleaning by the burner jet.
In brief, a camp stove that gets attention before during and after a camping trip will last for years. By reading manufactures manual, testing the performance, using proper fuels, check for worn out parts, and proper cleaning will enhance the enjoyment of future camping outings.
About the Author
Polly Mary J. Bowen personal trainer, educator, sports official and outdoor enthusiast currently live in southwestern Minnesota. Ms. Bowen is the owner of Fun Camp Stoves a website, which provides quality camping stoves. She can be reached at www.funcampstoves.com . Camping and outdoor activities have been a part of my life. Thus, the creation of Fun Camp Stoves website, in which sharing my passion with others who love outdoor activities.
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