I just bought a Primus 1020, long story, a buddy got it for me in Peru, so it will take some time to get into my hands, he sent me some pictures...
I speak Castillian Spanish, Sapo means toad, it is possible it is a brand name, such a store, or a special order to a farm/rancher family, it was...
Found something, looks like a Continental Pionier, but the bottom of from one model and the top seems to be either different or modified due to...
Just saw a picture of a lantern located in Chile, I can not find anything about brand, I am still searching...any idea? [ATTACH]
Should not be a problem, if you buy the rights of a brand, the "trademark" for a specific product, you can sell them, I don't think there should...
I am not an expert, and probably never will be one, but in my travelings I have seen blacksmiths in the Andes brazing lantern founts on the go,...
There are two ways to make a lantern fuel last longer,one is to use a smaller jet and needle on the generator, other consist in constricting the...
You have found a very desirable Coleman lantern, top of the line,and for many it is the best kerosene lantern ever made by Coleman. You are Lucky!!!!
That means that ebay GSP gets to steal almost anything they want and put it for sale again to make an extra profit, not good, I would recommend...
The CCF thread was moved to the classified section which is accessible to members only, apparently to prevent bots from linking it, you may need...
You may need to find a new fount,the fount you have has been over pressurized. and although Kerosene is safer than other fuels, the structure may...
If you search on similar items stolen by ebay, they use the same wording in their bidding, and they start the bids at the last known price of the...
Ebay has been quietly stealing pressure appliances and making more money, even after paying the buyer and the seller, they resell them at their...
Mack, interesting that you mention Peru, I grew up there and I can confirm that I have seen strange contraptions down there, the interesting part...
What you did on that fount is extremely dangerous and inadvisable even in the best of circumstances, I would not trust on the structural integrity...
Last Petromax lanterns were made in Germany possibly as late as 1979, here is good information regarding the history...
I buy Jet A without additive ( antifreeze)it is military grade pure, no water and it burns beautifully on my lanterns and Perfection 525 heater,...
The preheater tip has three holes, most likely the center one, which sprays fuel is clogged, you could soak the part in vinegar for half an hour...
You are right, the prices on Ebay are what the owner wants, not the true market value,for me, getting a used lantern in unknown condition is fun,...
I have been oogling some Optimus lanterns on the evil bay, I don't know how 300 dollars is considered cheap for a used lantern?.....I may need to...
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