A slight air leak through the non-return valve has held up the test firing. Not sure if it is the washer under the valve where it sits in the pump...
Thank you for confirming it is an M1. I don't know enough aout these lamps to offer an opinion regarding the 'rightness' of the black hood, but I...
But before you get too excited, the postage was a bit steep! However, in total, it was a fair price. I spotted this lamp advertised as a 320 on...
Thank you all. Funny how one word can be used for two very different purposes!
Thank you, David. I think I'll do the same as I certainly have some thick copper wire lying around and you make a good point about being able to...
Thanks pb - I think you are right about the mantle needing just the one hole as it 'dangles' rather than fitting around both the burner and...
It gets a bit addictive, buying a donor lamp them trying to restore that one with bits from another, and so on. But there is a great feeling when...
The Hammerite smooth gold does look nice. I must remember that when I come to fix my old Tilley which will need new paint.
I have enjoyed my Vapalux and Bialladin lamps burning nicely this past Bonfire Night and it has prompted me to look out an Optimus 930 that has...
This has been so helpful, even to explaining where the string goes when all is burned in. Thank you.
I found there is a lot of information about paraffin/kerosene online, much of it is detailed specification and test methods, but Wiki has some...
I just love the detailed knowledge you chaps have. Thank you. I may postpone the Tilley fettle till I get some new washers etc. and do a proper...
Thank you both -very helpful. That confirms what I thought/suspected. I must admit I am pleased with the outcome as they were pretty grubby and...
Lovely paint job on a nice lamp, but as she is a reliable user I'd venture to say carry on using her with pride in a job well done.
I have cleaned and refurbished a couple of 320 lamps, at least I'm pretty sure they are 320s thanks to comparing them to others shown were. They...
Thanks ColinG, couldn't have done it without the help of you all. Second 320 all done bar fitting the mantle and firing it up. Was quicker second...
Happy days. I replaced the mantle on the 320 using the 'inside out and wire tie' method and although it is far from perfect (maybe third time...
I can really see the logic of your 'inside out' tying method. It must produce a better shape than my 'big end first approach' that has a flattened...
That's really helpful. Thank you. I guess it take practice but having your good advice will shorten the learning curve (and save money)!
Strewth, those are moths... :a They look more like small, furry aircraft
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