What is the MercatorGear “Right to Repair”?
The MercatorGear "Right to Repair" is an exclusive service for our customers to ensure that your gear lasts for many years. We provide technical support, trouble shooting and spare parts,…
What happens to stove performance at high altitude?
Oxygen and Air Pressure Stove performance at high altitude is impacted by two factors. As you gain altitude, air pressure drops progressively, and as a result oxygen concentration (the amount…
What is “Inverted / Liquid-feed mode”?
Regular Use: When a gas canister is the right way up, evaporation of the liquefied gas normally takes place inside the canister. When evaporation occurs inside the canister the remaining…
What is the best way to store your stove after use?
GAS STOVE STORAGE Make sure your camping stove is dry and free from food, grease, oil, mud, grime or any other substances.If your stove comes back from a trip really…
Can I toast marsh mallows on a KOVEA Spider?
It is not one of the tests required to achieve Gas Safety Certification. And we do not recommend it. But some of our users have discovered that you can toast marshmallows on…
How to use the KOVEA piezo igniter which comes with the KOVEA Spider?
The KOVEA Piezo Igniter comes free with the KOVEA Spider, and is available as an official spare part. It is tested to 100,000 ignition cycles. KOVEA Piezo Igniter For best…
What is the best windshield for a KOVEA Spider?
With remote canister stoves like the KOVEA Spider, it is possible to put a windshield around the stove without causing the canister to overheat. This makes the windshield set up…
When should I warm up a gas canister?
It is sometimes necessary to warm up a gas canister to boost performance. Typical scenarios for warming a canister include: On a cold morning when the canister and its contents…
What is a Remote Canister Stove?
There are two main types of portable gas canister stove: "Canister-Top stove" and "Remote Canister Stove" KOVEA Spider - Remote Canister Stove KOVEA Titanium - Canister Top Stove Canister Top…
Why are aerosol-type butane canisters so much cheaper than screw-thread iso-butane canisters?
Standard 227g pure butane canisters contain about the same amount of gas and heating power as a standard 230g / 8oz screw thread canister, but for one third or quarter the…