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Originally uploaded by ms_doyle.

But I come by it honestly. The old man (and the sea).

I find myself being one of the last global experts on diesel stoves. I think that given the product type, and my age, this is bizarre. The diesel stove springs from technology developed over 100 years ago and perfected about 50 years ago. Diesel is slowly metered into a pot burner, vapourised and combusted in a controlled, chain reaction. No electricity required. This produces an immense amount of heat (from 10,000 btu - 40,000 btu). There are few companies that still manufacture products based on this technology but the one I work for is one of them. The grandadddy of them all. I am the guru (amongst other things). I field calls from Alaska to Spain, Nova Scotia to Novogorod. Are you a hermit living in the Alaskan wilderness, Kentuky moonshine distiller, member of the Michagan Militia? Call me up and well chat about flow rates, air pressure and fluid dynamics. Got a fifty year old hybrid appliance with parts welded together from an old steam donkey? Pick up the phone! Write me an email!

I’m the only one left to call.