Tourist Primus is very useful for you during long trips. With its help cooking will happen faster, more convenient and safer than at the stake .
Types of tourist Primus
Depending on how the primus is charged, they are divided into the following types:
- Kerosene tourist primus. Such devices appeared before other types of Primus and are considered to be the oldest. At present, preference is given to gasoline and gas appliances.
- Gas tourist primus. It is a very profitable and economical option. The standard device has a capacity of 5 liters. It can be filled with gas at gas stations or at gas stations, where they handle large gas cylinders. There are models with replaceable cartridges, which provide additional convenience in use.
- Petrol tourist primus. The device can be used at temperatures up to -50 ° C. This is its advantage over a gas primus that can not work at very low temperatures. When applying it, certain safety measures should be followed. In no case can not light a primus stove in poorly ventilated rooms, such as tents or car cabins. This can pose a threat to your life. The device can only be used outdoors. In addition, it is not allowed to cover the burner for wind protection purposes. This can lead to overheating and damage to the Primus, and, as a result, to an explosion.
Tourist Primus "Shmel"
Tourist Primus "Shmel" is one of the most popular devices used by tourists. It has several modifications:
- primer "Bumblebee" with a weight of 1 kg and a reservoir volume of 0.65 l;
- Primer "Shmel-2" with a weight of 1.5 kg and a tank capacity of 0.74 liters. It is more powerful and more stable than the previous version. Stability is created due to the features of the model, which has a lower height and a larger bottom area;
- Primer "Shmel-3" with a weight of 3 kg and a tank capacity of 1.5 liters, the design provides for the presence of two burners;
- Primer "Shmel-4" with a weight of 1.2 kg and a capacity of 0.95 liters, it is able to operate at a temperature of -30 ° C to + 40 ° C and can provide continuous burning for four hours.
Thus, tourists have the opportunity to choose a variety of models of tourist stoves for hiking and traveling.