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  1. Dave Gidman

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    Polished, serviced and painted. Makes a handsome table lamp. I like the bits showing its age and the bits that show that it’s had some love. I tried a 5 inch Vapouriser but that gave a lot of flame above the mantle, a 7 inch was perfect.
     

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    It's working well!:thumbup::thumbup:
    The 606 vapouriser which you mentioned probably has an enlarged jet, hence the flames.
     
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    Yes, it’s adjusted there so there’s no flame. I prefer the 169 to be honest but I will get a 606 if that’s what it would have originally had.
     
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    Hullo Dave, that looks great! :thumbup:

    if you prefer the 169 then stick with that? They are meant to kick out more power, i have read?

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    Yes I will. I’ve seen pics of them with either.
     
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    :thumbup:

    also if you are going to use a shade then a higher or lower gallery may improve things ?

    sometimes its just what looks or feels right :thumbup:
     
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    I’ve got a shade coming. I’m happy with how it’s turned out.
    It did seem a bit tight for space to preheat under the globe with the 606 so I’ll keep the 7”. It’ll look a picture with a glass shade, even the wife likes it, which is saying something
     
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    I also prefer to use the 169 vapouriser on table lamps.
     
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    Nice work Dave and I must say I admire your perseverance. Which shade have you bought?
     

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