Thinking of buying a new stove and oven combo . the brand name is Origo from Dometic .Has any one used this brand before.
Alcohol stoves
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I have the Origo 2500e, single burner, both electric and alcohol. It is a great way to go. Electric for the slip, alochol for when I'm sailing around the Horn. All the real Americans love it. Regards
I have the Origo 2500e, single burner, both electric and alcohol. It is a great way to go. Electric for the slip, alochol for when I'm sailing around the Horn. All the real Americans love it. Regards
Yes they are the standart for non pressurized
alcohol stoves. Denatured alcohol is a bit expensive and the unused fuel left in the stove canisters will evaporate within a week or two. Get a gimabled stove with the pot holders to use underway. Alcohol is pretty safe especially when not pressurized but be careful as the flame is invisible. Follow instructions when filling canisters.
alcohol stoves. Denatured alcohol is a bit expensive and the unused fuel left in the stove canisters will evaporate within a week or two. Get a gimabled stove with the pot holders to use underway. Alcohol is pretty safe especially when not pressurized but be careful as the flame is invisible. Follow instructions when filling canisters.
They are the best...
however pricy for what you actually get. 3 stainless steel canteens, 3 knobs and a glass door. PO had a pressurized system that he removed and replaced with an Origo. It is purely a safty factor for me... I love it. A malfunction of the stove (Murphy's Law) can be put out with water. Yet again if you are planning to bake biscuits and slow cook a roast... you might want to consider something else.
however pricy for what you actually get. 3 stainless steel canteens, 3 knobs and a glass door. PO had a pressurized system that he removed and replaced with an Origo. It is purely a safty factor for me... I love it. A malfunction of the stove (Murphy's Law) can be put out with water. Yet again if you are planning to bake biscuits and slow cook a roast... you might want to consider something else.
Origo is quite popular
I pulled the pressurized alcohol stove from my Hunter 33 and replaced it with a 2 burner Origo. The Origo uses a metal "canister" with cloth batting in it into which you pour the alcohol fuel. once in place in the stove the flame burns under close control. The system is considered very safe because the alcohol is not pressurized and alcohol flame can be doused with water. Mine seems to cook reasonably quickly although my observation on that would be questionable at best because we avoid cooking aboard. My only objections are: 1- Alcohol remaining in the canister after cooking evaporatse away. 2- I dislike the odor of the burning alcohol. Denatured alcohol or expensive "Marine Stove Fuel" alcohol appear the same to me. I have access to 194.6 proof grain alcohol (like we make into vodka) and even that smells bad when burning. At least when I dose that with water it will make a good vodka and tonic, after which I hope I won't care about the smell. You can go to the archives and find enormous amounts of debate over the merits of various fuels. I'm comfortable with alcohol and the Origo system. I would recommend it.
I pulled the pressurized alcohol stove from my Hunter 33 and replaced it with a 2 burner Origo. The Origo uses a metal "canister" with cloth batting in it into which you pour the alcohol fuel. once in place in the stove the flame burns under close control. The system is considered very safe because the alcohol is not pressurized and alcohol flame can be doused with water. Mine seems to cook reasonably quickly although my observation on that would be questionable at best because we avoid cooking aboard. My only objections are: 1- Alcohol remaining in the canister after cooking evaporatse away. 2- I dislike the odor of the burning alcohol. Denatured alcohol or expensive "Marine Stove Fuel" alcohol appear the same to me. I have access to 194.6 proof grain alcohol (like we make into vodka) and even that smells bad when burning. At least when I dose that with water it will make a good vodka and tonic, after which I hope I won't care about the smell. You can go to the archives and find enormous amounts of debate over the merits of various fuels. I'm comfortable with alcohol and the Origo system. I would recommend it.
Alcohol stove is a dinosaur.
I have had propane and now I have an older pressurized alcohol stove. The alcohol is a dinosaur. There is a good reason that everyone is going propane. If all you do is cook with propane it will last several months. Propane is available almost everywhere. Propane has no odor. Propane is safe and can also be used for a heater. If you have the remote shut-off wherein you can shut the propane off from inside the cabin and a gas sniffer which will shut-off the gas if a leak is detected,you will be very safe. If you buy into the scare that propane is heavier than air, consider that you have a much greater chance of spilling alcohol or starting a fire because of an almost invisable flame. This is a highly debated issue on here, however, it is generally not debated in most chandleries. Depending on the size of your boat, you can make an airtight compartment relatively easily. I saw a Hunter 37 Cutter with 2 homemade tank carriers hanging off the stern rails. It cant get more ventilation than that. Tony B
I have had propane and now I have an older pressurized alcohol stove. The alcohol is a dinosaur. There is a good reason that everyone is going propane. If all you do is cook with propane it will last several months. Propane is available almost everywhere. Propane has no odor. Propane is safe and can also be used for a heater. If you have the remote shut-off wherein you can shut the propane off from inside the cabin and a gas sniffer which will shut-off the gas if a leak is detected,you will be very safe. If you buy into the scare that propane is heavier than air, consider that you have a much greater chance of spilling alcohol or starting a fire because of an almost invisable flame. This is a highly debated issue on here, however, it is generally not debated in most chandleries. Depending on the size of your boat, you can make an airtight compartment relatively easily. I saw a Hunter 37 Cutter with 2 homemade tank carriers hanging off the stern rails. It cant get more ventilation than that. Tony B
I noticed today
I noticed in Home Depot today, that their de natured alcohol is labeled for alcohol stoves. At 15 a gallon, it's certainly much cheaper than WM. I too have one of the pressure dinosaurs, but so far have refrained from using it. Built my share of campfires already. Although Tony has a pretty good system worked out for using his, that is certainly much better than the first couple of attempts.
I noticed in Home Depot today, that their de natured alcohol is labeled for alcohol stoves. At 15 a gallon, it's certainly much cheaper than WM. I too have one of the pressure dinosaurs, but so far have refrained from using it. Built my share of campfires already. Although Tony has a pretty good system worked out for using his, that is certainly much better than the first couple of attempts.
TonyB, I Have 2 Origo non-pressurized 1500 models that I love.
They are safe and easy to use. I was going to buy the double, but both my wife and I cook. So, that allows us both to cook for a meal or one of us to have two burners. I love alcohol for cooking. It is easy, safe and effective. Propane always has the questions of: is it on, is it in the bilge, is it safe? Nonpressurized alcohol is easy. It is on, adjustable and off. It will not build up in the bildge nor take your life at night by a toxious nature. Oh, Did I say that I like Alcohol for stoves? I do! r.w.landau
They are safe and easy to use. I was going to buy the double, but both my wife and I cook. So, that allows us both to cook for a meal or one of us to have two burners. I love alcohol for cooking. It is easy, safe and effective. Propane always has the questions of: is it on, is it in the bilge, is it safe? Nonpressurized alcohol is easy. It is on, adjustable and off. It will not build up in the bildge nor take your life at night by a toxious nature. Oh, Did I say that I like Alcohol for stoves? I do! r.w.landau
Tommy...
you are making me hungry! I have found "denatured alcohol" at a realitively modest price someplace... however I can't remember where. You don't need the fuel that Origo suggests. Try to find it in a plastic jug. Time to purchase more this season... I'll try a hardware or paint store and report back.
you are making me hungry! I have found "denatured alcohol" at a realitively modest price someplace... however I can't remember where. You don't need the fuel that Origo suggests. Try to find it in a plastic jug. Time to purchase more this season... I'll try a hardware or paint store and report back.
Alternative
I actually burn the 97% isoprpyl rubbing alcohol. I've heard many people claim that it's not right to use, but I can't say i've had a problem. It still burns plenty hot. Maybe the little bit of soot that collects on the bottom of the pan?
I actually burn the 97% isoprpyl rubbing alcohol. I've heard many people claim that it's not right to use, but I can't say i've had a problem. It still burns plenty hot. Maybe the little bit of soot that collects on the bottom of the pan?
Great stove
Very easy to use. No plumbing. No electricity to mess with. Nothing to go wrong. Reasonably efficient and you can use methyl alcohol which is dirt cheap.
Very easy to use. No plumbing. No electricity to mess with. Nothing to go wrong. Reasonably efficient and you can use methyl alcohol which is dirt cheap.
How bout
How bout the ovens on the non pressurized alcohol. Does it get hot enough, can you control the heat, etc.
How bout the ovens on the non pressurized alcohol. Does it get hot enough, can you control the heat, etc.
Not much difference in heat output from propane
The heat output of the Origo is similar to propane. Check out some of the better/most popular propane stoves they range from 4000 - 8000 btu's per burner. The Origo is 7000 btu's. Origo claims 1 qt of water will boil in 6-8 mins. We had one on our Hunter 31. It is a great stove with no maintenance. The burners have rubber covers to keep the cannisters from evaporating if you find that this is an issue. It does not require any boxes to store the tanks, no valves to fail. Not much to complain about except the minor cost difference of the fuel. A gallon of alcohol at your local hardware store will probably run about $10-12 (maybe more now). It should also be a very easy installation compared to a gas stove. There are no issues with flare ups on an Origo. Do not let anyone ask you to compare a pressurized alcohol stove to an Origo (the only thing in common is the fuel). We have cooked a complete easter dinner on our H'31 (ham in the oven and scallop taters and vegetables on the stove top.
The heat output of the Origo is similar to propane. Check out some of the better/most popular propane stoves they range from 4000 - 8000 btu's per burner. The Origo is 7000 btu's. Origo claims 1 qt of water will boil in 6-8 mins. We had one on our Hunter 31. It is a great stove with no maintenance. The burners have rubber covers to keep the cannisters from evaporating if you find that this is an issue. It does not require any boxes to store the tanks, no valves to fail. Not much to complain about except the minor cost difference of the fuel. A gallon of alcohol at your local hardware store will probably run about $10-12 (maybe more now). It should also be a very easy installation compared to a gas stove. There are no issues with flare ups on an Origo. Do not let anyone ask you to compare a pressurized alcohol stove to an Origo (the only thing in common is the fuel). We have cooked a complete easter dinner on our H'31 (ham in the oven and scallop taters and vegetables on the stove top.
Here's a silly question
My origo is 22 years old, and still works fine. Do these things ever wear out / need maintenance / etc?
My origo is 22 years old, and still works fine. Do these things ever wear out / need maintenance / etc?
Origo
I am redoing my boat and will be installing an Origo, probably single burner. I was on a friends boat who had one and he recommended it. After trying it out I loved it. Very simple, no lines to run, no worries about gas collecting in bilge, good cooking ability, etc. As far as I am concerned they can't be beat. The only time I might go with propane is if I was planning on long travels to foreign countries which is in the future but on a different boat. Propane is more available. With my plans to take no more than a week on my current Ericson 29 availability of alcohol is not a concern.
I am redoing my boat and will be installing an Origo, probably single burner. I was on a friends boat who had one and he recommended it. After trying it out I loved it. Very simple, no lines to run, no worries about gas collecting in bilge, good cooking ability, etc. As far as I am concerned they can't be beat. The only time I might go with propane is if I was planning on long travels to foreign countries which is in the future but on a different boat. Propane is more available. With my plans to take no more than a week on my current Ericson 29 availability of alcohol is not a concern.
paint stores and hardware
They carry denatured alcohol stove fuel, much cheaper than marine stores.
They carry denatured alcohol stove fuel, much cheaper than marine stores.
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