Here my Petromax 827 / 250 CP Super Rapid from 1955 with "Sickentank". Found in bad condition, but not without hope... After a complete service... she says thanks with a bright light and a autentic patina. Regards Frank
Nice rescue ! Question: what is this piece of pipe doing under the J-tube ? Can't remember having seen that before.
Thank you @ll ... @WimVe The pipe is an easy creation from me. If i finished the adjusting from the mixing-tube for optimal airflow i put a stainless steel pipe between the mixing-tube and the bridge. At the bottom side i build 2 slots with a metal saw for the correct distance and against moving. So the mixing-tube never can slip down if the fixing screw gets loosen. All my Petromax types have this pipe and it is easy to remove to bring the lamp in original condition. Regards Frank
I could remember seeing somewhere, some Amish-style lanterns using similar method:- steel bolt or tube to secure the J-tube to prevent it from sliding down @primaxel . From my experience, the newer Petromax locking screw/bridge design are rather prone to loosening after some heating and cooling, as compared the the older style with two flat nuts on the J-tube. I'd believe you experienced similar issues on that before.
@primaxel cracking job, nice photos and a lovely lantern. Thanks for showing us the "steel bar" trick to stop the J-Tube from dropping, I'll be doing something similar to mine. I went to light 3 Petromax's this evening, and all required the J-tube adjusting.
@primaxel hi Frank, did you manage to remove the dent? lanterns showing age, but shining bright, are a delight.
@primaxel Frank, how did you remove/fill(?) the dent from the font? New gauge glass or did you polish the original one? Excellent restoration. John
Hi John, i had only cleaned the glass with soap and ceran cleaner. Here at #10 you can read how i removed the dent... Bialaddin Tanks Regards Frank
