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Here you will find more general information about how our products work and the technical facts on which they are based.

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Everything you need to know when using gas canisters

This is where you will find most of the information about our gas cylinders and background knowledge to brag about.

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What benefits has a regulator?

Gas is stored above atmospheric pressure in gas cylinders. A new, full gas cartridge has the highest pressure and decreases during use. Pressure also varies with temperature and altitude. A pressure-regulated valve adjusts to temperature and altitude

How do I clean the jet on my stove?

As our stoves are designed for different occasions, there are slight differences in the way you access the jet to clean it properly. However, the principle remains the same.

How does the Ulti stove actually work?

A catalytic infrared burner operates differently to a standard burner. A standard burner mixes air with fuel and the flame burns on the top/outside of the burner to heat the pot. In a catalytic infrared burner, the fuel and air mix inside the burner

How does a Multifuel stove work?

Our multifuel stoves do exactly what their name implies - they run on different types of fuel. Whether you have access to propane, white gas, kerosene/paraffin or jet fuel, these stoves will perform in all weather conditions. From fuel catridge to co

What pressure does the Alika / Kinja / Tupike / Moja / Atle need to be connected to?

The stoves are designed to be connected directly to the gas bottle or canister with high pressure. The stoves must be used with the original pressure regulator. This is both a safety aspect, but also so that the stove works properly.For example, the