i have a brand new Trangia that I have only used in the back yard a few times. Packing in preparation for a trip i saw that it leaks a bit in the seam btw the bottom and top.

I emailed them and they responded that it is NOT a defect and that you cannot store the fuel in the burner in your pack (sort of negating the whole point of the stove for me..)

Is this the case with all Trangia burners?

I saw people talk about fixing it with a solder???? cant i use heat resistant RTV sealant? or JB?


M

Edited by mike_hefetz on 02/22/2012 02:03:56 MST.

Why not just exchange it? Especially if its brand new. Haven't had any issues with mine but wouldn't want to mod faulty equipment to make it function correctly straight out of the box.
If that's not an option I'm sure some high heat sealer would work.

Should not leak. Mine never have. Who is them, Trangia or retailer? Exchange it. The customer is always right.

30yr Trangia veteran.

Never had leakage issue from the stove part. You do know you must NEVER put the screwtop lid on an an even warm stove? If its hot then it will damage the replaceable O-ring. If its warm as the air chills trapped inside it makes a very tight seal and more force to open it afterward which can wear the O-ring. Sounds like you've had ownership long to damage it?

Send it back for replacement, or buy a replacement.

I've (ooh, a 100 times?) left fuel inside, I do it deliberately so one less chore to do when firing up for the next cooking session and there's some fuel left no bother leaving it inside to top-up next cook. Also if you're doing just one meal cooking trip (say breakfast on a single overnighter) you can do tea+porridge all with one full stove so no need to bring a fuel bottle. As you say, its part of the benefit.

You know also you'll get the smell of the fuel everywhere anyway? I almost like the smell/taste!

I bought it online @REI but since i dont live in the US i contacted Tr.se
i was negatively surprised to get their response.

here is what they wrote back:
"...The burner you got is not defect. The piece is not a leak proof unit. We recommend only to store fuel in it on camp site and not to pack it down in to the stove set with fuel in it. It can leak, and if it do it gives a really bad taste to the pots. If you still have any concerns regarding the burner please contact the retailer you bought it from...."

I have heard that people carry fuel in it with no problems...but the fact is that I have a leak and it renders the stove semi useless (cause if i wanted to carry a fuel bottle for an overnight trip there are countless much lighter stoves to be had.

i emailed them back saying i am disappointed and received the below:
"Im sorry that you´re disappointed, but the only thing I can tell you is that you can store fuel in the burner and reuse, on the campsite. The lid protect the fuel from evaporates. You can´t, and should not pack it down in the set (even if I know many do and some burner IS tight enough not to leak)
We recommend to always store fuel in a bottle , you can find small ones on the market .( Our smallest takes 0,3 dl ) This also prolongs the lifetime of the burner and prevent corrosion which can be caused from the water in the fuel."

ideas?
M

If you do have to get it soldered, a musical instrument repairman might have the right brass soldering equipment. Bummer all around.