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Personian cobden
01/6/2014 at 7:08pm
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I have been given an unused but old Sunngas SG7000 camping stove. It was manufactured in 2000. Being new to camping is it safe to use as unsure if safety standards weren't as rigid then. Also it says only use with Sunngas P220 butane cartridge (MSF-1a). Do I have to use this for safety as they are hard to find in shops or can I use an alternative? Many thanks.


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Am I right in believing that is what is commonly referred to as a 'suitcase stove'? If it is then any gas cartridge designed for that type of stove will be fine. I have one myself.

I think I bought mine in 2003 and it is still going strong. Just check it to make sure it is clean and rust free and the mechanism for the gas cartridge is in a clean and sound condition.


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If you have any doubts about the stove just get another 'suitcase' stove they are only about £10.00!

I bought one today (Halfords) with 4 gas canisters for £14.50, all these stoves take the same gas.


Personian cobden
02/6/2014 at 6:46am
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Hi thanks for replies yes it is a suitcase stove. It had never been out of the box so is in good condition. I didnt want to buy a new one really although I know they are cheap if this one is fine to use as seems a waste really not to use it. As long as I can use any cartridge think I will stick to the Sunngas one and see how it goes.


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Quote: Originally posted by ian cobden on 02/6/2014Hi thanks for replies yes it is a suitcase stove. It had never been out of the box so is in good condition. I didnt want to buy a new one really although I know they are cheap if this one is fine to use as seems a waste really not to use it. As long as I can use any cartridge think I will stick to the Sunngas one and see how it goes.


Sunngas are a good make and it should be fine. I am using cheap Asda gas canisters on mine at the moment and it works perfectly. Both the stove and the canisters are very common so you shouldn't have any problem at all. Of course Sunngas will recommend their own gas.

Just a couple of tips if you haven't used one before. It is possible to get a dodgy canister or not fit it quite right so before using the piezo ignition make sure you can't hear any hissing of escaping gas coming from the canister. If fitting the canister is proving difficult then you aren't doing it right.

Also, you won't be able to engage the 'on' lever with the pan rest in it's 'upside down' position (a safety feature). The pan rest has to be the right way up in it's working position.



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Is there a small piece of rubber tubing taking the gas to the burner ?

If there is , just make sure it's not perished .

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We bought one from go outdoor on Sunday. It was £12.00 including 4 gas canisters.



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