MSR WhisperLite Stove

The following is an example of one method of completing a PowerPoint presentation for Unit 30 Task 1

In order to complete the task you will need to include

• Description of stove – what it does and who produces it• Development of camping stoves • What fuels are used? Why?• History of MSR• Various parts of MSR• Benefits and downsides• Service and guarantee• Where can it be bought

MSR WhisperLite Stove

MSR – Mountain Safety Research's’ Whisperlite stove is one of the most versatile stoves on sale today

Cost approx £89.99

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MSR WhisperLite Stove - What is it?

The ‘WhisperLite,’ as it is normally referred to is one of the most popular fuel stoves amongst professional and outdoor users. It uses a wide variety of liquid fuel; petrol; meths; coleman fuel; therefore you should be able to find fuel for it in all parts of the world.

It packs down to a relatively small spaceIt can be kept transported in pansIt only weighs 330gramsIt boils a litre of water in 3 ½ minsIt can be serviced by a competent userIt has an unique ‘shaker’ self cleaning systemIt has 3 legs that makes it stable on a uneven surface

Service Kit

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MSR WhisperLite Stove - development of camping stoves?

Man has always used heat to cook – early man used open fires

Primus company of Sweden developed the first fuel stove in the 1890s. A Primus stove was used by Shackleton.

First MSR stove Model 9 developed in 1973

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MSR WhisperLite Stove - Fuels

The WhisperLite can use a variety of fuels.

It will work with a wide variety of oil based fuel including diesel, it can run on unleaded petrol or Coleman fuel and paraffin. For efficient performance only the cleanest fuels should be used.

Coleman fuel heats the water to the boil fastest followed by petrol

Petrol and diesel are wildly available but are very dirty fuels so the burner will clog up quickly

Time taken to boil 1 litre of water

Coleman fuel 3.5 minutesPetrol 4.4 minutes

MSR WhisperLite Stove - History of the MSR Company

1971 company established - designed self inflating mattress

1973 First fuel stove

2007 First fuel stove to use radiant heat

1984 Introduce WhisperLite stove

MSR WhisperLite Stove - Benefits and drawbacks Benefits

Tough Fuel available worldwideBurns very hotBoils quicklyPacks away relatively smallCan be used at altitudeEasily available sparesCan be serviced by ownerMSR Shaker cleaning system

Drawbacks

ExpensiveFuel bottle takes a lot of roomCan soot up if petrol is usedLegs not the most stable

The WhisperLite comes with it’s own ‘shaker’ cleaning system. By shaking the stove a little pricker cleans the fuel jet nozzle to allow the vapour to pass effectively.If this does not work the user can strip the stove and service it them selves. Cleaning is normally needed if there is a build up of soot that blocks the vapour nozzle.Spare parts can be bought almost anywhere in the world.The stove comes with the standard 12 months warranty

A collection of spares and tools

MSR WhisperLite Stove - Servicing and spares

MSR WhisperLite Stove - testing

Any stove should be examined before and after use, this is especially true if the equipment is used by a group of people e.g. Outdoor Centre. If in doubt about the performance the stove it should be referred to someone more qualified and if that person is not available it SHOULD NOT be used

What to check?Secure fitting fuel lines (no leakage)Stable legs and armsSecure fuel stopperNo sootingNo abnormal hissing after priming stove (pumping bottle)No fuel leaks after primingFuel line; no cracks or leaksAdjusting handle is secure and workingFuel line assembly is complete

IF IN DOUBT DO NOT USE

MSR WhisperLite Stove - Where can you buy it? The WhisperLite is freely available in the UK from large multinational Outdoor shops to small independent retailers.It can be bought online as-well.

Here are some of the sellers.Cotswold OutdoorJoe BrownField and Trek

It is distributed in the UK by First Ascent (UK) LtdUnits 2-7Limetree Business ParkMatlockDerbyshireDE4 3EJ

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MSR WhisperLite Stove - Where can I find additional information?

http://cascadedesigns.com/msr/stoves/expedition-stoves/whisperlite-internationale/product

http://cascadedesigns.com/en/msr

http://homepage.mac.com/inov8/Compass/msrhistory.html

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