Tilley AL11

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  1. James

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    This is an AL11 that I saved from electrification. It is in pretty good condition rust wise. I plugged up the holes in the tank and resoldered a leaky seam.

    I don't have the right burner for it so I borrowed a burner from an FL6. The mantle is not very bright as my FL6 burner is pretty much worn out.

    The reflector has had a hole drilled in it and the plating polished off back to the copper. Not a problem with a lightbulb but an issue with a mantle as the heat causes it to dull rapidly so unless I can find another I might repair the hole and have it replated.

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  2. Claus C

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    Wow James that's a nice lamp :D/ Gratulations
    Wellsaved :thumbup:
    I like the hinge sits in the side, why did they ever change that?? Also they still had the pressure-relasescrew seperate.

    Claus C
     
  3. Tony Press

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    Great job saving an electrocuted Tilley.

    I've seen some Tilley reflectors for sail on EBay, but not sure of the size.

    Cheers

    Tony
     
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    Well saved! :thumbup:
     
  5. John

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    Beautiful save, I love these workhorses.
     
  6. Mackburner

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    A rare thing. These were only made for a few years before 1937 and not many have survived. Nice to see another one rescued. ::Neil::
     

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