I've been using an optimus Nova for about 2 years and I have to say it is fantastic. I put standard petrol in it when I'm with the bike and it is fine. Yes standard petrol does burn a little dirtier but nit much. When using the stove on long trips I find it needs cleaning after about 3-4 hours useage. (About once a week to 10 days ish). It is realy easy to clean and is only a couple of munite job.
Bo not that the reason you should use white gas rather than normal 'road' petrol is that the latter contains benzine which rots the seals of the stove over time (like a year or 2) so get some spare seal. They are cheap and it isn't hasle
Chris
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