Leather Cup Sizes

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  1. Glen Campbell United Kingdom

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    Hi again So I’m making great strides with the old blow lamp, it’s all sealed up and works to a certain extent.
    The issue is that the Leather cup has had it. I’ve popped in a Tilley x246 but it’s a smidge to small.
    Would you have any idea if you can get something slightly larger?
    Cheers
    Glen
     
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    Mackburner United Kingdom Founder Member Subscriber

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    Tilley pump tubes are 16mm Dia. Most pressure lamps are 17mm and that includes Bialaddin/Vapalux, Petromax and Primus. Optimus are a tad larger at 17.5mm and most Coleman are 20mm. ::Neil::
     
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    Awe thanks Neil, so if I get a Bialaddin etc, they should fit?
     
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    Well I don't know but it is likely. 17mm seems to be a very common pump leather size and if a Tilley is too small then a Bialaddin or Petromax is perhaps correct. ::Neil::
     
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    Still a work in progress, this is my pump tube diameter list. For when you may have a washer handy that's close enough.
    James

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    I knew the Base-Camp was a treasure trove!:thumbup:.. Every time i look there i see something new, but this page had escaped me :doh:.. Thanks Henry! : )

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    You're welcome. base-camp.co.uk is always worth a look, after all, they are our sponsor.

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    Top tip Henry, i never knew that page was there and i thought i had seen every last bit of the Base camp website.
    I didn't know they were the CPL sponsor either, i thought that was Fettlebox.
     
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    Thanks Guys, Totally appreciate all the help. I've got a Bialaddin Cup, steeping in olive oil at the moment, so Ill try it this weekend :)
     
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    Quite right, a senior moment on my behalf.

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