Remember when Russia tried to copy the Optimus 8R Camping Stove? This is my Russian Clone 8R

[@aquilophonix755]

What I love about this stove is how simple it is. The compactness and ease of transport are just compliments at this point

[@dule1511]

I inherited one from my late grandfather, I never made it work until I found your video, it works flawless! Thank you!

[@toolsreviewsandmore5326]

I had one 25 years ago when i started mountaineering(i'm from east Europe).It brings back lots of good memories. I saw a few of them on the local market,i'm thinking of buying one .

[@johnh8268]

I was, in fact, entertained.

[@madsmate7833]

Thanks for a very simple but helpful video. Liked and subscribed.

[@ondrejzeman3899]

In boyscout we called it "Alyosha" (russian boys name). I remember constant problems with it, it was working terribly. Till we run out of clean gasoline and had to ask other campers. The only kind guy to help us was the one with a "Trabi" car. He sucked for us a bit from his car fuel tank. Now, trabi is a two stroke, the fuel is gasoline mixed with oil. And it did work just perfect - while german Juvel stove - the best eastern block clone of optimus - got stuck.....

[@johncrowley5612]

As a kid I had one of these, an original rather than the Russian version. From memory there is no need to siphon off a bit of fuel to preheat the burner. You merely placed your hand on the tank for a short time and then opened the valve. There was enough pressure generated to pump some fuel into the heating bowl. Light that and then follow the same process as shown in the video. I remember that we used petrol in our stove, perhaps the extra volatility enabled this dodge. Great little stove, reliable and produced lots of heat.

[@suvorovoleg9325]

Handwarmth won't make much when it is -30 C. )

[@johncrowley5612]

@@suvorovoleg9325 The colder the temperature the greater the effect. Unless you are dead the body maintains its temperature at around 37C. Nice try, but a fail.

[@suvorovoleg9325]

@@johncrowley5612 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10... I’m sure I must have misunderstood you, Mr. Crowley. So silly of me. But it sounded for a teensy moment as though you were suggesting that I am a lier...

[@w.loczykij5354]

@@suvorovoleg9325 Then the conclusion is as follows. Down to -20C use hand and patience. Below that - set it on fire.

[@bierviltbever]

hand is frozen to tank, instruction unclear, how do I proceed?

[@ivarbrinkman2195]

the beauty of simplicity !

[@caspar0777]

I use mines quiet often with my motorcycletrips. It works great and is spectacular to lite up

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Fun fact, parts are still readily available from Russia and the Ukraine brand new for not much money. There is also two versions of the seal that goes in around the valve handle. One is a heat resistant rubber O ring type and one is a rope type. Cost wise these little stoves are absolutely worth it and work much better than isobutane in cool/cold weather.

[@estebanpar06]

Do you know any online store where i can find those?

[@pewpew9040]

Me too,I want to buy

[@mihaill1978]

an asbestos cord impregnated with graphite lubricant successfully replaces the old graphite seal.

[@goosecouple]

Cute little stove.

[@nigelnightmare4160]

If you put your hands on the tank, the warmth from them will pressurize the tank enough to prime and light the stove.

[@w.loczykij5354]

Beauty. If something's good then Russians copied it. Good rule of the thumb. :-)

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

What a brilliant little thing! 🔥 👍 😊

[@ScoutCrafter]

That is AWESOME!!!!!! Works great too!!!! Very nice!

[@scottmasson3336]

The standard pump accessory does not fit the thread on this stove as it is designed for the Optimus stoves and fits their direct clones. 🙁

[@anthonycarrollfixingstuff5424]

Today on the gas stove channel. We have a stove that predates safety. A time when the world was happy to risk burning the forest down every time little jimmy goes camping.

[@1D10CRACY]

Or a time when people were smart enough not to require safety devices!

[@garyborchert61]

Yeah Nice i like it , enjoyed 🙂👌

[@JMGeranimo]

These are in eBay. Thanks for the video. Take care.

[@Jens-tc5yz]

❤❤❤❤❤ from Sweden

[@jimf1964]

Does the diffuser fit on the primus?

[@jig88]

Great video .

[@johnbell5352]

I inherited one and the pump is on the side of the tank. Looks quite old and unfortunately it’s missing the 2 metal legs that support the pan 😢 If anyone could point me in the right direction for spares I’d be grateful.

[@adventuremanintheclouds8968]

Get some motorcycle spokes and bend them and cut them to fit.

[@Jens-tc5yz]

Nej optimus 111 var fotogenisk då måste man ha pump. Detta är en 8r dvs bensinkök där behövs ingen pump.❤❤❤

[@techguy9023]

Reminds me of the Svea 123

[@woodlandburl6648]

Fantastic.

[@ahmedesmael1320]

Thanks for the video, and I have two questions. the first. How much this stove cost in dollars? And the second, how strong is the fire coming out of it?

[@1D10CRACY]

I don't remember the cost, and it will boil 24oz of water fairly quickly, as I make coffee on it. ;)

[@panchovillasmith8218]

Sweet lil stove. Do you happen to know the name or where I could pick on up. Thanks

[@1D10CRACY]

I found this one searching "Optimus 8r" on eBay.

[@panchovillasmith8218]

Thank you buddy.

[@razbiton173]

Is it possible to simmer with it?

[@huntingfishingcamping7179]

In Ukraine, such stoves can be bought not very expensive. They sell a lot. But the build quality usually leaves a lot to be desired. always need to redo and correct minor errors. They are not very popular with us.

[@charlietango1635]

The main problem is they only use a small piece of crepe bandage as a wick, which is not enough to draw the fuel through the tube, you should only use Coleman fuel for these stoves, petrol is too dangerous.

[@stacyhazelwood4033]

What fuel does it use? Gasoline, Kerosene, Coleman fuel?

[@1D10CRACY]

White Gas, Coleman Fuel.

[@suvorovoleg9325]

PT-1 can run using white gas, low octane gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, solvent - everything that burns and intensively vapors being heated.

[@winstonchurchill2362]

Anything that burns could be used here. Even vodka.

[@tuangpraj]

Where can i buy it?

[@1D10CRACY]

I got the one in the video on eBay.

[@jayk3784]

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