Martin I wasn’t very clear in the carbon buildup description. I agree with your wording and description. When I mentioned carbon build up, I was...
Phil. Your last comment tends to confirm my theory. You want to lean the mix out to gain max brightness and also minimize carbon build up.
Amazing how ones mind starts dwelling on these things. I would like to take a closer look at these lanterns if given the chance. Venturis sounds...
I was thinking the same thing Phil. This has given me more info on the differences than I have been able to hunt down. You guys are great. Thanks...
@Henry Plews . Thanks for your most informative input. I was more or less angling towards the Preston loop type lanterns. What are the...
I would like some advice from the kero guys. I’m interested in getting a kero lantern and am wondering which is better in terms of brightness,...
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Nice job. The old South African saying "n' boer maak n' plan" is true in this case. Translated "a farmer makes a plan"
Jo'burg isn't my favourite place at all. I loved the lowveld.
I'm guessing you meant me. I grew up in Johannesburg and then moved to Nelspruit. From there to Southern Oregon. Steve
Thanks for that info
I’ve been out of South Africa for 24 years and my recollection of power paraffin was a product that had a flashpoint slightly higher than gas but...
Have you tried power paraffin or voco? Is it still available. I imagine that it's pretty close to Coleman fuel if memory serves me correctly. It...
Same month but younger year. Lol
Just completed my “devil child”. A 220F that was given to me in really sad shape. Bought a new globe, had to strip the generator and clean it...
I have removed the rubber, cut a small piece of a slightly oversize o ring and inserted it into the holder. I then chucked it in a drill and using...
Really awesome pics. Thanks for the enlightenment (pun intended)
That mine safety lamp sure brings back memories.
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