Yes citric acid did the job. And what I thought was an Optimus is a Petromax 826 and there is already light in the lamp. Thanks for the answer...
If you are thinking of selling the book online in PDF format, anyone who is not good at the German language could perhaps use Google Translate to...
@ColinG Thanks for your reply. I have just finished the cleaning and have used Citric acid. It removed 90% of dirt and ir. I tried sodium...
@MYN @Toby Garner Thank you for your reply. I have also tried paint remover to no avail. Now I want to try with sodium hydroxide. With caution....
Got 2 old Optimus 300. I have tried a lot. but do I have to remove this mechanically. I have tried vinegar and fine steel wool with no luck, Any...
@Jaska Set of washers for Tilley lamps Tilley Washer Kit - The Fettlebox
@Martin K. Can you tell what time period these Petromax were sold for Racek. Tom
Petromax 826. Can someone tell me a bit about the age. All I know is that it has a connection to India. Tom [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Hello. @Maverick I use fiberglass to repair leaking tanks. Small kits can be purchased at most auto supply stores.
Here is a video on YouTube how to solder a pump tube. [MEDIA] Tom
Needles and nozzles for Hasag 551L 10 needles and 5 nozzles for Hasag 551L/10 needles and 5 jets for Hasag 551L | eBay Tom
Petromax Retro Tin Sign px-retro | eBay
I use the air pump and compressor if the NRV will not come out after it is loosened in the thread. Be careful when pumping air into the tank, NRV...
I painted the head of an old Optimus with heat-resistant paint. It is used frequently and the paint is still fine. Tom [ATTACH]
@JonasRiis Has sent you a PM Tom
Just a picture with light in the lamp. Tom [ATTACH]
Has fettled this PL 53. All parts of the lamp are steel. Everything is magnetic, including the controlcook and the pump knob A lovely lamp with a...
@Tony Press @David Shouksmith @John Hello. Thank you very much for the information . Tom
Hi, I work with a PL53, and am missing the decal which can be seen in the picture. Is there anyone on this site who has a BMP or JPEG file of such...
Hello. Just fettled this AL 21 Can see there are 3 different models. What model is this AL 21? Tom [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
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