I know this is a forum for pressure lamps and heaters and the subject is neither (well it is a heater), but it has a part in common with pressure lamps and heaters hence I thought to give it a try. I recently bought a Dietz Jupiter 2500 which is in a pretty good state, except for one part; the fuel tank. The bottom of the tank is rusted through and I wonder if anyone can give me some advice on how to repair (maybe replacing?) it.
Hello. @Maverick I use fiberglass to repair leaking tanks. Small kits can be purchased at most auto supply stores.
How dos it heat? Or what does the flame heat up ? For the bottom: cut it out leaving a small rim, if possible and solder or glue (no pressure) a flat bottom on. I see already two major cracks so structural integrity is gone. Nothing will stick on rust, doing any repair will include severe cleaning, inside and out. Or get a donor lantern.
@ Fireexit1: the base is almost gone in places, but the rest of the heater is in a very good condition. Seems it hasn't been used much. @ Wim: basically it's a simple kerosene lamp. It has two wicks and instead of the glass it has a metal chimney on top. Can upload, or send you pictures if you like. Thank you for the advice, I didn't think of leaving a small rim to support the "new" base.
@Maverick, thanks I thought that there would be some "radiator' inside. As for the repair, even a kerosene resitant kit (silicone?) can do the trick of "glueing" a bottom on. Maybe you can find a tin of some kind that fits the size. And make an extended fuel tank version.
