Testing a new Tilley-style mantle…

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  1. Tony Press

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    Finding good mantles is becoming more difficult, but I’ve found a very good double-tie Tilley-style mantle.

    It is large, with strong string ties.

    This is the first one I’ve used, tested on a burner and gallery from a KL80.

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    88mm.
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    These mantles are available from TW Sands in Melbourne, Australia.

    Cheers

    Tony
     
  2. Mr cod

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    Nice and bright,is it thorium coated.
     
  3. Tony Press

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    It’s very bright (with white light). I’ll have to find a Geiger counter.

    Tony
     
  4. AussiePete

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    That certainly does the job.
    Do you know it breed?
    Cheers
    Pete
     
  5. Tony Press

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    Special order for TW Sands.

    Tony
     
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    Looks like it is working well. Nice onion shape and like you say long strong string.. Better stock up ! :lol:
     
  7. Tony Press

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    Indeed I have!

    Tony
     
  8. Buggerlugs

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    Hi mate how much are these mantles worth?
     
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    Worth or price?

    I’ll check my invoice tomorrow.


    Tony
     
  10. Fireexit1 United Kingdom

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    "it is the policy of the site to not give valuations" :lol:
     
  11. Tony Press

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    Here with a Bialaddin 300X.

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    Cheers

    Tony
     

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