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vac pot burning liquid

PostPosted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 8:35 pm
by fred25
This might be the most stupid question ever, but what spirit/oil should I use in a cona table model? I recently got a B table model and I'm dying to try it... without creating explosions! :)

BTW, due to the vagaries of the buy I have a spare D Jug that I can't use... if anyone's interested, please PM me!

PostPosted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 2:12 pm
by AlanP
To use the Cona vac pot first fill the spirit burner with methylated spirits. Place the wick and wickholder in position. Allow some time for the wick to absorb the fuel (you get about 6-8 uses from one fill of the burner so you will not have to refill the burner every time you brew!).
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Alan

PostPosted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 5:59 pm
by CakeBoy
Alan! :P . I was thinking about you yesterday because of all the snow and wondering how bad it might be up your way, then thinking you had not posted for a while. Good to see you :D

PostPosted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:38 pm
by AlanP
Hi Cakey,thanks for the thought.
yeh,I've been out of circulation a bit recently,though I have looked in from time to time,nosing about.
I expect it to continue like that,so won't be making much of a contribution for a while. :(
Just thought I'd point fred in the right direction

The snow wasn't too bad but enough of an excuse to stay off work.Woohoo.... :lol:
Cheers.....Alan

PostPosted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 12:13 am
by CakeBoy
Look after yourself Alan, hurry back soon.

PostPosted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:40 pm
by fred25
Many thanks Alan for your help, it's very much appreciated!

Will buy the spirit tomorrow - already looking forward to try the Cona!

A great many thanks :)

PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:02 pm
by Jaanus
i use my camping gas burner and i`m quite satisfied with the results, i start off with warmer than average water to reduce the time needed to reach the vapouring phase though... still, works for me..

PostPosted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 2:23 pm
by GeorgeW
Remember...a little water in the meths will prevent any sooting problems.

PostPosted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:39 pm
by lastcoyote
i hate to be contrary...but i tried this and it didn't really stop sooting for me...soots easy to just wipe off though during the whole vac pot cleaning ritual..so..

PostPosted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:44 am
by GeorgeW
lastcoyote wrote:i hate to be contrary...but i tried this and it didn't really stop sooting for me...soots easy to just wipe off though during the whole vac pot cleaning ritual..so..


Works fine with camping utensils but have to confess I haven't tried it with a vac pot.

PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:05 pm
by Coffee Maniac
Methanol does not leave soot on my Cona. :)

PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 9:19 pm
by lastcoyote
are you lighting it? :D
....i'm just drinking some old brown java from my cona....wow..powerful stuff! :shock:

PostPosted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:15 pm
by GeorgeW
lastcoyote wrote:are you lighting it? :D
....i'm just drinking some old brown java from my cona....wow..powerful stuff! :shock:


SHHHHhhhhhhhh! :shock: :shock:

Say not one word in favour of OBJ or prepare to be persecuted by the heavily bandaged one. :?

PostPosted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 1:09 pm
by lastcoyote
oh really....why? whats your problem with it dom? too much for you to handle? :D
i have to say...it's probably the most unusual i've tried so far..but i really liked it's dirty earthy flavour. and steve's right you can taste the warehouse if you close your eyes. :)

PostPosted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 1:11 pm
by lastcoyote
i must include though that i've not tried it as an espresso yet...