Problems with Ultralight Outfitters Beercan Stove

I had the same problem. They said it was a faulty weld. They quickly sent me a new one which I've been using for a long time now with no issues. I'd guess yours has a similar defect.

Great stove- I hope it works out for you!

Doug

… this is my favorite rig. I have never had a problem with it. I use esbit and also a tea light tin (with alcohol) to cook with. Both work well.

I might be wrong, but I think mini-bull designs makes an alcohol stove specifically designed for use with Ultralight Outfitter's beercan stove. It might be worth a look-see.

Tom

He does/did but a tea light stove is easy to make (instructions: turn candle upside down, dump out wax/wick) and is super cheap and uberlight. I was shocked at how well it worked the first time I tried it.

I'll second the tealight. I was surprised at how well it worked too. 1/2 oz alcohol for boil and basically weightless (doesn't register on my scale at least), couldn't ask for much more.

Adam

I've used mine dozens of times and I've had good luck with it. It is very possible they have sporadic manufacturing problems – especially with being a smaller company with such small tolerances in a "hand made" type product. I'd suggest giving them a chance to get you fixed up – their product really is worth having.

I do IT work for a company that does very fine welding. I can tell you that even in the hands of a master, the welding or soldering of small/fine/light materials is subject to flaw. The products that are welded at the company I work for are tested extensively, and even the steadiest A-ticket pressure welders there turn out rejects every week. From time to time a guy with 5 years' experience sitting in the same chair welding the same product will spend all day welding leaky joints…

Anyway all I'm saying is not to hold it against a company if their very fine metalwork fails on you. Something like that stove can be inspected visually but it's hard to test a weld like that in any other way — except by using it.

If you have the problem with the welds how do you go about getting a replacement or do you just have to buy another and hope it doesn't have the same problems

Uh, how about calling or emailing them about it. Either BPL or the mfg directly at http://www.ultralightoutfitters.com

They had very quick turn around & good customer service when I emailed them about a ripped silicon sip guard.

I sent them two emails prior to posting the question. The emails were received, but were not answered. Any other suggestions?