Well I would not adjust anything untill you know why, what is doing and how it works. The nose of the hand knob should pointing in the direction...
On the other hand: I ordered some Vapalux parts not long ago. It was a small packet which off coarse was spotted by our customs authority. No...
hello, Looks like the chimney has a piece cut out. You should repair this hole.
@Martin K. , I didn't say stainless. Indeed HASAG did as well as BAT and later on E. Schatz / M. Aschwanden. As far as I know HASAG used steel (?)...
Hello and welcome, I would say yes but not is use as a heater. First thought is the wick cleaner but I don't recognize the metal arm on it.
The (stainless)steel version was a brainfart I guess. At least for the Petromax lanterns, there where however other companies who had standard a...
Make sure the jet is fixed well and tighten it. The flame on top means you have a leak there. That is also why you get smoke and smell. That is...
So all good thing come from the east, in this case the name Gerrit :lol: The name Gerrit for this storm is from Gerrit Hiemstra who was our...
Ok, here we go again: - did you read the manual before lighting the lantern? remember it is full of flammable liquid fuel under pressure and you...
I spray painted, many years ago, a Swiss HASAG reflector, like yours, black. I used a 2 component paint. Never a problem. The dark green colour...
According to Meinrad Aschwanden the companion of Eugen Schatz the numbers mean nothing. The military just wanted numbers on parts so they gave...
Just a thought: I always thought this was the function of the spring.
Very nice old lantern ! Although rare you also seem to find mutilated lanterns. The spiritus pre heater is missing, which would be a tube feeding...
One thing: do not soft solder but use hard soldering method.
fleabay is a another word for ebay ;-))
It is better first to use the right combination of items. A 350cp jet , needs a 350cp mantle and 350cp adjustments. Just swapping parts and...
Ah I see, you can try to claim mercy and get a replacement. Or look at fleabay for one in your neighbourhood. Glass cost is often not the problem...
You can still use the glass. But what brand was it ?
The needle is not there for sealing of.
Nope it is not a hack: it is designed for that purpose.
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