Bialaddin 305

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  1. kw1998 United Kingdom

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    I thought I’d have a go at a Bialaddin 305 from 1961. It happened to have quite a significant dent on the underside which I was sure would leak, but it seems to hold pressure just fine ....
    The lamp came to me with no wick or glass, so that was sorted. The paint is in pretty good nick so that can be left.
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    Said dent:
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    All done with a new Kevlar wick, mantle and Fettlebox seals: 573B777F-1D03-4A7C-A8D2-EA40F3E38152.jpeg
     
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    And the money shot:
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    JEFF JOHNSON United Kingdom Subscriber

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    It's working well!:thumbup:
     
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    Nice job, you must be pleased. That is a nice and tidy lantern.
     
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    @Alex Smith
    You have a nice lantern there and she’s running well.
    That’s a significant dent in the base. I wonder what caused it understanding that the base’s metal is quite thick to hold the pressure without distorting too much.
    Cheers
    Pete
     
    AussiePete, Apr 21, 2020
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