Thanks Henry, gave it a bit of a jiggle and think I've got it a bit lower. It works at least, think it would be brighter with a better mantle but...
Took a while, multiple lockdowns and several rooms decorated but finally finished and got this going. Thanks especially to Jean J who very kindly...
Thank you, that's obvious now you've suggested it, but I think I tried every other way of doing it and didn't think of that! I'm more concerned...
Good evening wise Tilley experts, So I've finally almost finished putting my AL8 back together. Problem is, the hood/burner seem way too high...
It's not steel, but it doesn't have a Tilley logo (that I can find - where should it be?) . It's my first lamp with a reflector so I don't know...
Is there no way to repair the surface? R1 reflectors don't seem that easy to find either and maybe I'm wrong but I prefer where possible to keep...
Thank you, I'll try that. It lit nicely but losing pressure so will replace the washers tomorrow and give it a good clean.
Hi, after some advice. Not sure what I should do with this. I've never really refurbished lamps before, just got them working and enjoyed them in...
I managed to get it apart yesterday, but not without some damage to the spindle. Wish I'd thought of ptfe! And thanks for the update on the...
Thanks Jeff, it is absolutely refusing to undo. Any other solutions? Its very frustrating as everything else is working. Also, the spirit/wick...
I picked up a lovely T10 from a charity shop yesterday for £10 :D Only problem is I can't get the jet pricker knob off to replace the gland...
Thanks jeff, I was thinking of how the fabric ones sit on the gallery as I was going to make a stained glass shade which will need a metal bracket...
Hello again, I have just cleaned up my Tilley tl10 and got it running, I have the clear glass globe and was thinking about making my own stained...
Really interesting Stu. You mentioned citric acid gel, where do you get this from?
I think I know what I must have done - I inadvertently switched frames when putting my lamps back together. I have an old unstamped one which...
I have one which looks the same as far as i can tell -but has Tilley England stamped on it intead of transfer, when would it have been made?
I have already asked lots of silly questions and really appreciate everyone being so patient and giving me such helpful answers. So here's...
So now I am on lamp #2 and have noticed that the fuel pump has been banged at some point and the tank has been damaged, causing an air leak just...
Hi, This is my husbands latest purchase, he has decided to join me in pressure lamp ownership. It has veritas stamped on the glass and it looks a...
Mackburner You'll be pleased to hear that our Scouts still all learn to light and use Tilleys. My son who was 10 this week wanted his own Tilley...
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