the TRI-PLATE, SOLID FUEL, TRAVEL STOVE
a compact, efficient, reliable, versatile & safe mini stove

material: 0.5mm stainless steel, weight- 46g, size- 80mm x 50mm x 5mm
fuel: Hexamine solid fuel tablets for high/er and tub (tea) candles for low/er heat requirements

• Tri-plate has no loose parts and is cleverly joint into a single attached unit
• Tri-plate offers tri-pod stability on uneaven survaces
• Tri-plate design offers all-side shield against drafts
• Tri-plate accommodates a variety of utensils from cans to pans (traditional 80mm enamel metal cups fits perfectly!

• Tri-plate uses Hexamine solid fuel tablets for high/er heat requirements
• Hexamine (aka - Hexi) is a great, simple fuel that has many benefits for ultralightweight hikers. It is non-explosive, does not liquify when burning, ignites with a match, make no sparks and has a high heat output. It leaves almost no ash after burning, generates no visible smoke, is non-toxic and works well at high altitude
• When properly stored it maintains its full functionality for many years
• Hexamine fuel tabs can be extinguished when the cooking is done, and the remainder used for future cooking
• Depending on the initial temperature, one 8g tablet will bring 250ml of water to boil in 6-7 minutes
• Hexamine is considered “green” and causes no damage to nature and is a renewable energy resource

• Tri-plate uses tub candles (tea lights) for low/er heat requirements. They can simmer for many hours
• Tri-plate is the ideal candlestick for Citronella tub candles when used as an insect repellant (candles available online on this site )

Open slider on back of stove

Slip pins into slits as pointed to join the plates. (hold fuel tablet platform still folded up)

How to light: Use the flame-shaped hatch on the main plate (the one with the
Tri-plate logo) to light tablets and avoid burning yourself in trying to light it from above.

Safety instructions:

• Use on a heat resistant surface
• Take care when handling the stove- it gets extremely hot while in operation
• Tri-plate can carry a maximum load of 750g

General safety instructions pertaining to heximine tablets in general:

• Do not burn the open flame directly onto food
• Ventilation must at all times be given when burning tablets
• Keep the tablets away from flames or sparks

Stove care: After the stove has cooled down sufficiently for you to handle it. You can scrape the remains of the tablet from the tablet platform, wipe the stove with a wet cloth and fold away.

Q&A:
Can I use 2 tablets at the same time?

The intensity of the heat can be increased by breaking up the tablet, which increases the surface area. You could also choose to use 2 tablets at the same time which will decrease cooking time dramatically- provided that both tablets can safely fit on the fuel tablet platform. Do not stack the tablets on top of each other! The distance between the tablet and the cooking utensil is impotant for the stove to work efficiently.

How available are Hexamine tablets?

You can buy tablets online on this site ! Most reputable camping shops will stock the tablets. The most popular brand in SA is Coghlan’s tablets (dealers of Coghlan's products - see right hand column on site ). You can’t miss them – it is the green packs! The very reputable brand (probably also the most expensive) is Esbit – they pack their 14g tablets in individual blister packs which also makes it the handiest format available. Currently these tablets are unavailable in SA.

What is the temperature of the Hexamine flame?

Hexamine flames can reach teperatures of well above 700degrees Celsius - so, please be careful!

Tips & ideas:
Jaffles!

A jaffle is a sandwich that is traditionally grilled in a cast iron 2-sided pan over an open flame. I use my Tri-plate and a cast aluminium jaffle pan (also known as a pie iron) to transform simple ingredients like cheese and tomatoes into a pressed grilled delight, similar to an Italian Panini, but better, because you can make them right at your campsite on your Tri-plate. There are 2 kinds of jaffles: The Savory Jaffle (think of fillings like: scrambled eggs, grated or sliced cheese, ham, pepperoni slices, bacon, tomato relish, sliced tomatoes, grilled mushrooms, grilled peppers, onions) or the Sweet Jaffle (think of fillings like: sliced banana, peanut butter, honey, jam, Nutella, marshmallows, sliced apples/pears/peaches)

1) Line a slice of bread with the ingredients of your choice. Top with another slice. 2) Coat the inside of the jaffle pan with butter or oil or spread the outside of your slices with butter or margerine. Squeeze your sandwich into the jaffle pan and close by hooking the latch. 3) Place on your tri-plate, allow to cook for about two minutes each side. Undo the jaffle pan and cut into halves. NB – ensure that the pan is well supported to stay steady on the tri-plate. Remember the fillling gets quite hot!

Transport your tablets safely!

To prevent your tablets from getting damaged and to keep them dry, I would suggest the following: the Coghlan’s tablets are round and fits easily into empty Cal-C Vita tubes. Remember to mark the tube clearly to avert confusion.

We set out in December 2007 to re-design the 6-decade old folding stove (originally designed by Esbit- Germany). A study on the effect of pot height on Hexamine efficiency made it clear that designing an efficient stove the size of your credit card seemed highly possible...