Update. New fount and generator arrived…also the heat shield, which i realised was missing entirely. New fuel pickup tube. installed, new...
Beautiful lanterns Darryl.i have never seen a vent like that second one. I am inspired to shine my two up. Now they are running nicely they...
Thank you Nils. ‘my work for tomorrow. Good night Les
[ATTACH] this little lantern has only been with me for two weeks. It worked nicely from the first day. And I think an original globe. Red...
Thank you Nils. So far I have flushed the tank and it was very clean. I put in 200ml of kerosene and preheated with two doses of methylated...
What a great collection. The hipolito looks special, the stainless, all the gadgets….like driving an old locomotive thanks for the pics. Very...
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I received and unexpected gift today. A blowtorch, which I know relatively nothing about IT has old gasoline in the tank. The pump works and...
Very nice. I guess a practical aspect is the big hats will protect the globe if it tips over. ‘thanks for the pics. the one on the right is...
Yes, i think the acetone has done its job, with little more in returns. It definitely turned pink over the course of soaking. I also agree with...
Wow. That 228 …i love it. Thank you for the pics. A lovely collection, right there. The vent and the bail really appeal to me..great proportions...
A grand pair. Does the 228 have a small fount, or a large globe and vent? I’d love to see them side by side. thank you for the pics
Quantities for the waterproof, UV stable Shellac, for anyone who wants to try it. 0.5 litres ISO Alcohol 125 grams Shellac flakes 15 grams...
I have the fount dismantled, and it has had acetone in it for 7 days now…no more crud is coming out, but the blockage/problem remains. Is it worth...
Presscal, thank you for the link…a fine lantern and very nice box. A really great kit of parts too. I have been making my own funnels and...
I have received 6 Tilleys, 2 Austramax, 2 Coleman’s, and 2 Handi lanterns over the last two or three months. Some of the packaging was...
Yes. I know to unlock the valve before pumping.
X246A….im glad you got a good result and a working lantern for your efforts. I’ve had acetone in mine for 3 days now and the crud is no longer...
Thanks Tony. No rush.
I refilled the empty fountain with exactly 100ml of kerosene and it ran for 1 hour and 18 minutes before going out. I will check the max capacity...
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