tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post7855429866514190389..comments2024-03-29T00:32:03.875-07:00Comments on Adventures In Stoving: The New, Lighter 1.0L MSR ReactorHikin' Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-57063237391807329992020-09-08T16:33:59.522-07:002020-09-08T16:33:59.522-07:00Hi Jim,
I have the opportunity to buy a reactor ...Hi Jim, <br /><br />I have the opportunity to buy a reactor 1l pot for almost half the price (just the pot, not the burner). <br />So here's my question: did you manage to try the pot with other stoves? I like the design and if that heat exchanger thing can improve the efficiency of a standard upright canister stove (like the windmaster, for example), it would be great! <br /><br />Bastien. Bastienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822166892012950429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-64197345874171437382019-10-17T15:32:26.002-07:002019-10-17T15:32:26.002-07:00I´ve used the Coola ring and the reactor overheate...I´ve used the Coola ring and the reactor overheated and the stove shut off. I send it back to dealer and got it back without any charge at all. Haven´t used the ring since then and want a cross potstand instead.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973578465828245820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-8723222801852665282017-03-28T23:46:31.833-07:002017-03-28T23:46:31.833-07:00Eric,
I have heard of people overheating their Re...Eric,<br /><br />I have heard of people overheating their Reactors and tripping the internal safety mechanism which automatically shuts off the stove. The stove must then be sent back to the factory for a re-set.<br /><br />The Reactor is designed to work as a system. The Venturi tubes that supply the primary air and the vanes and ducting that lead away from the burner all work together such that a certain volume and pattern of air flow occurs. Interrupting that air flow <i>could</i> cause heat build up even though there were a more open configuration, as in the Crown Pot Stand, in use.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-7236864243633503112017-03-28T16:10:38.828-07:002017-03-28T16:10:38.828-07:00just curious how you think a ring that would essen...just curious how you think a ring that would essentially allow more air than the designed pot, could cause more heaT to be transferred to the burner cause it to trip. I would love to hear more info on your experience with the coola Crown large pot ring.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02292399409038449606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-35008294164257055802017-03-28T16:08:47.869-07:002017-03-28T16:08:47.869-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02292399409038449606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-3168637525514540932016-01-01T12:40:45.192-08:002016-01-01T12:40:45.192-08:00I'm not sure that there is a charge. You woul...I'm not sure that there is a charge. You would need to contact MSR customer service at 1-800-531-9531. <br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-37150843412853089472015-12-31T19:58:06.654-08:002015-12-31T19:58:06.654-08:00how much do they charge to reset the thermal fuse?...how much do they charge to reset the thermal fuse? I was boiling 1cup of water and it shut down for good (there was still water in it). It must have overheated??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03105341639580311458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-26853832696042763172015-12-19T15:38:09.960-08:002015-12-19T15:38:09.960-08:00A Reactor pot? With an alcohol stove? I suppose ...A Reactor pot? With an alcohol stove? I suppose it would work, but a lot would depend on how your overall set up (windscreen, stove design, etc.) is set up.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-3563772942102001132015-12-19T15:36:25.234-08:002015-12-19T15:36:25.234-08:00Be really careful with something like the ring. I...Be really careful with something like the ring. If it transfers too much heat down into the burner, the burner's safety mechanism will trip, and you won't be able to use the burner again until you send it in to the factory.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-87012122610427714672015-12-19T13:55:17.881-08:002015-12-19T13:55:17.881-08:00Hi Jim. Really nice rewiew of the reator. I´ve got...Hi Jim. Really nice rewiew of the reator. I´ve got the 1.0 liter (mini) and I´m really satisfied with it. I do miss that I could use a pan or other pots on it and today "the ring" arrived. I think I´ll be really glad with that. Here it is ; http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Coola-Crown-Pot-Stand-for-MSR-Reactor-Gas-Stove-Stainless-Wind-Block-Outdoor-/221693651972<br />paniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898080523907269615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-44060998674006461172015-11-01T10:34:22.597-08:002015-11-01T10:34:22.597-08:00Do you think it would work well with an alcohol st...Do you think it would work well with an alcohol stove?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01390366109544114118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-23035579109710877102015-09-01T10:44:54.240-07:002015-09-01T10:44:54.240-07:00Vlad,
There's no reason that you cannot put n...Vlad,<br /><br />There's no reason that you cannot put neoprene on a Reactor. It should be fine.<br /><br />By the way, the WindBoiler (now called the WindBurner) will have a 1.8 L pot soon. That might be something worth checking out.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-84545993782872055652015-08-27T13:39:50.716-07:002015-08-27T13:39:50.716-07:00Thx for the great reviews!
Got wind boiler, that ...Thx for the great reviews! <br />Got wind boiler, that turned out to be to small for my needs and the reactor 1.7 and the biggest thing I miss in reactor is lack of cozy. Is there any reason why not to cover the top part (above the heat exhaust) with neoprene or foam?vladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318075205566122034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-23881557178363800882015-04-20T21:31:28.262-07:002015-04-20T21:31:28.262-07:00Oh, whoops, I see you're in Maryland. Never m...Oh, whoops, I see you're in Maryland. Never mind about borrowing it. But the inside diameter is 109 mm.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-51390554787104851542015-04-20T21:30:19.179-07:002015-04-20T21:30:19.179-07:00Hi, Marc, I haven't tried it with any other po...Hi, Marc, I haven't tried it with any other pots, but the inside diameter of a 1.0 L is 109 mm. You're welcome to try my press (assuming I can dig it out of one of my many boxes) on any pot you like.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-15123462821776783632015-04-17T12:00:48.360-07:002015-04-17T12:00:48.360-07:00Thanks for the awesome review. I know it's bee...Thanks for the awesome review. I know it's been a while but I was wondering, have you tried the MSR coffee press with any other of your pots? What interior diameter would a pot need to be to work with the 1l MSR coffee press?<br /><br />thanks!Marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534940030604049068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-85411231194014187842015-03-16T19:33:49.661-07:002015-03-16T19:33:49.661-07:00Yeah, I saw that. A pretty interesting mod, makin...Yeah, I saw that. A pretty interesting mod, making it lighter but hopefully without reduction in heat output.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-21402606026939090222015-03-14T03:00:22.083-07:002015-03-14T03:00:22.083-07:00Fjell WoodMarch 14, 2015 at 2:57 AM
You might fin...Fjell WoodMarch 14, 2015 at 2:57 AM<br /><br />You might find this of interest,one guy using the reactor pot with his modified MSR XGK<br /><br />http://woodtrekker.blogspot.no/2015/02/msr-xgk-exreactor-hybrid-cold-weather.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13145191677539341769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-63061386879890023852014-11-29T17:10:22.286-08:002014-11-29T17:10:22.286-08:00Yes, you absolutely can. You're welcome.
HJYes, you absolutely can. You're welcome.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-61707214581851831152014-11-29T14:00:09.363-08:002014-11-29T14:00:09.363-08:00Then I can get the 1L pot for my original burner, ...Then I can get the 1L pot for my original burner, very good! Thank you very much! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13145191677539341769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-14835013463385119842014-11-04T07:48:15.428-08:002014-11-04T07:48:15.428-08:00Yes. The burners are identical. All sizes of Rea...Yes. The burners are identical. All sizes of Reactor pots can be used with any reactor burner.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-86240894255712651742014-10-24T17:40:07.352-07:002014-10-24T17:40:07.352-07:00can the 1L pot be used with the old 1.7L burner?can the 1L pot be used with the old 1.7L burner?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13145191677539341769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-8552190310850410162013-12-04T17:22:16.943-08:002013-12-04T17:22:16.943-08:00Well, keep an eye on it I suppose. Remember that ...Well, keep an eye on it I suppose. Remember that the perforated edge of a Reactor burner will be much cooler than the interior of the burner. It's the interior that you have to worry about.<br /><br />Yes, a Brunton stove stand will allow you to remote as will the ones from Kovea. I would not use a cheap Chinese one. BE CAREFUL though when remoting. The Reactor does not have any pre-heat loop. If you flip the canister, you could get a flare. The Reactor is really not designed to handle liquid feed. (You'll be feeding liquefied gas if you flip the canister). See <a href="http://seattlebackpackersmagazine.com/stoves-for-cold-weather-ii/" rel="nofollow"><i>my article</i></a> in Seattle Backpackers Magazine for more info on this. <br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-70584946531529343292013-12-04T16:36:34.881-08:002013-12-04T16:36:34.881-08:00Well the edge of the burner doesn't get very h...Well the edge of the burner doesn't get very hot so the isn't much heat transfer through metal to metal contact, most of the heat is being radiated up into the pot. It is also still very efficient as it is shielded from the wind. The G works thing will waste a lot of gas in my opinion, you might just as well carry a pocket rocket with you and save all the bulk of the reactor. I just found sth I was about to build, it's called Brunton Canister Stove Stand - this should give me remote canister for my reactor! oldmanthatcanseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056740646318602592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-76716313792903093932013-12-04T15:36:09.291-08:002013-12-04T15:36:09.291-08:00You've got a good burner if your Reactor simme...You've got a good burner if your Reactor simmers well. They vary quite a lot, and some are all but impossible to get low enough to simmer.<br /><br />One potential caution with your improvised pot support: If your pot support conducts too much heat to the burner, the burner could fuse inside. Apparently, this is a deliberate design on MSR's part to prevent overheating of the canister (which would be catastrophic). Too much heat conducted to the burner, and you've got a paperweight, not a burner. Apparently the "fail safe" cannot be undone; one must purchase a new burner.<br /><br />Have you seen what G Works in Korea is making? They have a <a href="http://www.adbr.co.kr/front/php/product.php?product_no=2727&main_cate_no=282&display_group=1" rel="nofollow">Reactor Compatible pot support</a> with a lot of air space. It should be pretty safe to use in terms of thermal feedback to the burner.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.com