Rattlecan ★ Posted February 8 Share #1 Posted February 8 Right in the middle of cooking breakfast. Thankfully I was able to finish up with the induction cooktop, but I had to make an unplanned trip to town to buy a new stove. The old one didn’t really owe me anything as I am pretty sure I have had it for over 20 years. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 8 Share #2 Posted February 8 How spectacular was it?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rattlecan ★ Posted February 8 Author Popular Post Share #3 Posted February 8 1 minute ago, Ralphie said: How spectacular was it?! I still have my eyebrows and the hair on my arms. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 8 Share #4 Posted February 8 We really need pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rattlecan ★ Posted February 8 Author Popular Post Share #5 Posted February 8 Just now, jsharr said: We really need pics. Not sure where it landed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted February 8 Share #6 Posted February 8 7 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: Right in the middle of cooking breakfast. Thankfully I was able to finish up with the induction cooktop, but I had to make an unplanned trip to town to buy a new stove. The old one didn’t really owe me anything as I am pretty sure I have had it for over 20 years. What kind of "camp stove"? I only have two types - the little burner that screws onto the top of a bottle and the large two burner Coleman stove. Neither seem likely to ever explode, but seemingly, they can??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted February 8 Share #7 Posted February 8 I remember the two burner kind with the tank and the hand pressure pump. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 8 Author Share #8 Posted February 8 18 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: What kind of "camp stove"? I only have two types - the little burner that screws onto the top of a bottle and the large two burner Coleman stove. Neither seem likely to ever explode, but seemingly, they can??? It was the large two burner Coleman. I was being a bit over dramatic when I said it blew up. I heard a little Pop and a hiss from inside the body of the stove and a flame shot out by the gas pipe connection accompanied by the smell of burning plastic or rubber or something. If it hadn't been so old I probably would have dug into to see if it was something that could be fixed, but thinking it was about time for a new one anyway I didn't bother. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 8 Author Share #9 Posted February 8 5 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: I remember the two burner kind with the tank and the hand pressure pump. Me too. And the smell of the camp fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 8 Share #10 Posted February 8 4 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: It was the large two burner Coleman. I was being a bit over dramatic when I said it blew up. I heard a little Pop and a hiss from inside the body of the stove and a flame shot out by the gas pipe connection accompanied by the smell of burning plastic or rubber or something. If it hadn't been so old I probably would have dug into to see if it was something that could be fixed, but thinking it was about time for a new one anyway I didn't bother. Is it the type that uses a pipe that threads onto the stove that accepts a 1 lb. propane tank? It is not uncommon for these to leak at the joint where the pipe attaches to the stove, esp. on cool mornings. One of our patrols was named the Flaming Chuck Box patrol when this happened to them. We got the fire out, tightened the pipe and all was well. I image you were smelling burning paint and or o-rings / seals at the threaded joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted February 8 Share #11 Posted February 8 1 hour ago, Rattlecan said: but I had to make an unplanned trip to town to buy a new stove. So the important question is........... Did you buy that with real money or did you try to use Canadian loonies? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted February 8 Share #12 Posted February 8 32 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: Me too. And the smell of the camp fuel. white gas. We had that type of stove built into the rear compartment of the teardrop trailer too with a small sink. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted February 8 Share #13 Posted February 8 I hate when that happens. Glad you’re not a burnt marshmallow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 8 Author Share #14 Posted February 8 1 hour ago, Kzoo said: So the important question is........... Did you buy that with real money or did you try to use Canadian loonies? I bought it with real plastic I can pay with Loonies when the bill comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 8 Author Share #15 Posted February 8 1 hour ago, jsharr said: Is it the type that uses a pipe that threads onto the stove that accepts a 1 lb. propane tank? It is not uncommon for these to leak at the joint where the pipe attaches to the stove, esp. on cool mornings. One of our patrols was named the Flaming Chuck Box patrol when this happened to them. We got the fire out, tightened the pipe and all was well. I image you were smelling burning paint and or o-rings / seals at the threaded joint. Yeah looks exactly like that. The first thing I checked was that it was tight. I quit using the one pound canisters and got an 11 pound tank and an adapter hose. Good for an entire season of camping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 8 Share #16 Posted February 8 6 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: Yeah looks exactly like that. The first thing I checked was that it was tight. I quit using the one pound canisters and got an 11 pound tank and an adapter hose. Good for an entire season of camping. What I have found is that in cool or cold weather, what you think is tight is not sealed tight and after it heats up, it leaks. I have developed a technique of using the pipe like a wrench and holding the brass collar very tight in my hand. Tighten pipe and collar by rotationg both at the same time, then I hold the collar tight and move the pipe back a bit, then tighten again. Not sure if this is clear, but it works well. We have about a dozen of these stoves for our scout troop. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 8 Share #17 Posted February 8 1 hour ago, BuffJim said: I hate when that happens. Glad you’re not a burnt marshmallow. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 8 Share #18 Posted February 8 1 hour ago, BuffJim said: I hate when that happens. Glad you’re not a burnt marshmallow. Pressurized system with check valves. A gas leak will cause uncontrolled flame but very little chance of the flame travelling up the pipe to the regulator and past the check valve. Not impossible but super unlikely. Our troop has used these stoves for decades on a montly basis and I have seen 1 fire caused by a leaking regulator pipe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted February 8 Share #19 Posted February 8 Glad you are ok! But did it blow up real good? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted February 8 Share #20 Posted February 8 3 hours ago, Rattlecan said: I had to make an unplanned trip to town to buy a new stove. What did you buy? J-Shar’s advice is useful for your new stove and propane setup so your new stove doesn’t inadvertently become a new flame thrower. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted February 8 Share #21 Posted February 8 3 hours ago, Rattlecan said: Right in the middle of cooking breakfast. Thankfully I was able to finish up with the induction cooktop, but I had to make an unplanned trip to town to buy a new stove. The old one didn’t really owe me anything as I am pretty sure I have had it for over 20 years. WHOA!!! COOL!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted February 8 Share #22 Posted February 8 3 hours ago, Rattlecan said: I still have my eyebrows and the hair on my arms. oh. boring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted February 8 Share #23 Posted February 8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted February 8 Share #24 Posted February 8 I have the same vintage Coleman stove in the original box. It is part of my hurricane supply, so I don't throw it out. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 8 Share #25 Posted February 8 Oh dear. We’re you scared? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted February 9 Author Share #26 Posted February 9 2 hours ago, jsharr said: Pressurized system with check valves. A gas leak will cause uncontrolled flame but very little chance of the flame travelling up the pipe to the regulator and past the check valve. Not impossible but super unlikely. Our troop has used these stoves for decades on a montly basis and I have seen 1 fire caused by a leaking regulator pipe. Aha! I knew it. This really is you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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