Vapalux Halifax

Discussion in 'Lamp Action Gallery' started by Darryl Durdin, Feb 16, 2022.

  1. Darryl Durdin

    Darryl Durdin Australia Subscriber

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    Hi fellas, I did post this the other day but since then I’ve had to break it down and do a silver soldered repair on the bottom of the tank, it developed a very fine pin hole leak. Easy repair, but from when before I got this lanterns it had a very hard life, the burner dome had melted a hole 5 mm, the vaporiser was cooked blocked, the pricker wire snapped of inside vaporiser, the meth bowl seized onto vaporiser, it broke into sections to get it off, the cage was bent to one side along with the vaporiser, it’s still a bit bent out of shape but I’ve got it together now, runs like a charm,
    New addition to my collection
    I do like all things lantern image.jpg 4B3E4C99-3641-4FDF-96A3-B4C9D8DC13C6.jpeg 8E3E99F1-EBE3-4C80-8EBC-9BC374E81F41.jpeg
     
  2. Walkop Australia

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    Looks quite good after all of the work. Running well.
     
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    Fine old beast !
     
  4. ColinG United Kingdom

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    I love the fact that you use your lanterns regularly!
     
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    A good old workhorse of a lantern.:thumbup:
     
  6. Darryl Durdin

    Darryl Durdin Australia Subscriber

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    @ColinG thank you, I try to keep them in check, as when they are left for a while the pump dries and the seals keeps them safe to use.
     
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    Looking good! Like Colin mentions, nice to see you using your lamps!
     
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    Very nice that, Darryl :thumbup:
    The enamel top cap looks in good nick too
    Regards
     
  9. Scott D

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    They are a good looking lantern, well saved. I agree, if you’ve got them burn them! Enjoy!!
     

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