I scored another Nagel-Chase Lamp and based on Toby Garner's post it looks like a Model 11A. At least from the outside it looks like it has most of it's original parts. I have a ton of questions as I dig into repairing/ restoring it. Would it be better to post them. Here or in the Fettering Forum?
First Question, how do I pum it up. That's my first step in troubleshooting what it needs in addition to taking it apart and cleaning it. I'm attaching a picture of the pressure valve and a pump and I hope someone can tell me if this pump can mate with my valve?
Hi "Nagel", I think you have a Nagel Chase Montgomery Ward lamp. It has a tank similar to the NC number 10 lamp, but is equipped with a burner unit as the N C 15-W (Wizard) “Superlite” lamp. You can find this lamp here .... Montgomery Ward's Nagel Chase | Classic Pressure Lamps & Heaters This pump would probably be OK. Just test it and be sure you have a washer to get the valve tight. /Conny
Thanks Conny, When you say, "Just test it and be sure you have a washer to get the valve tight." Do you mean what's left of what I think was a gasket as pictured or something else?
You will need to replace that washer. You will also need to check that the ball bearing in the check valve of the filler cap is loose, so that the check valve operates properly. Open the screw in the top of the filler cap/check valve one turn; pump to 28psi; screw tight. Cheers Tony
Some lamps are fitted with pressure gauges, but most people just pump until the light looks right, and Coleman lamps have a reputation for being able to be pumped higher than 30 psi without problem. I have a Ryobi battery operated pump that has an accurate pressure gauge and I set it to 28psi for lamps with this kind of filler cap and screw. Cheers Tony
