I think that it is normal that after an hour you have to pump up the pressure. In the begin pressure loss be bigger (less volume). You may also...
HHmm cryptic description it is. I have no idea if a real mirror process, like the normal flat mirror on the wall, will stand the heat. Besides the...
Congratulation with such a nice set. The grey finish is just that, a grey finish. It is, as far as I know, brushed metal so not an applied finish....
Conservation study? Just curious: there is no explanation done during your study that says that all metals will oxidise mostly by contact with...
So you want to know how metals where made as well as glass? Or how these metals where transformed into lamp parts?
I would replace the old washer with a new viton one. Getting the dimensions right may be a hassle. Shape wise it is a washer with a hole in the...
Well documented, chappeau !
Great job, @presscall ! I guess what you mention about disintegrating is the reason they started with crimping many moons ago.
Hallo, Maybe you can enlighten us with how you did make this reflector? It looks nice and a good copy, well done.
So what did you do to prevent it from happening again? Main reason for back burning is "drop of pressure" due to a blocked jet > hence there is a...
So it was not an item sold with the lantern. Just to make sure before confusion kicks in. There where also people who made their own two tie...
It is a copy of the heater which is standard on a Px model 1500. I am not sure if they are still available but people, mostly in Germany, where...
Yup but not after 15 min. Seems to be a pressure or heat related problem. Or dirt in the fuel which get trapped in the valve or jet (> cleaning...
What do you mean with: a hard time getting out? You can't unscrew it or is it unscrewed and stuck? First: use the proper tool. Second: bend a...
When this happens with my lantern I first use the needle to clean. Did you ?
Most luxmeters in use are used to measure , well, Lux on a certain spot. This can be a workbence, tunnel or any other place. But then you measure...
Many moons ago that I had one apart but I don't recall two pieces of tube (pipe). Only one tube with a filter screwed on.
Nice work and pictures @Henry Plews
Besides that: nowadays everybody can buy a luxmeter at a chinese webshop and is then "certified" to measure.
Good work !
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