This is a Petromax 827 Rapid, 200cp, with the early "drehrapid" preheater control. The date scratched on the base plate of the tank is "12 7". In these photos it is fitted with a modern NOS Schott Suprax globe (chimney). The pricker control wheel fitted is a contemporary replacement from this Petromax 900 "Little Baby". It's no beauty, but it works well after some intensive fettling. "12 7" As it came and some of the components The handle on the Rapid preheater was very faded and appeared to have been attacked either by chemicals or heat, as well as the sun. I painted it red with engine enamel. The manometer needed a new glass which I cut from mica. The inside needed cleaning and repositioning, but not re-soldering. I used very high heat stove black paint to arrest rusting on the steel inner hood and burner parts. It is very effective when most of the nickel has disappeared. "1502" Up and running I'm very pleased. Above running with a "Love Mantle". Some of the fettling is shown here, especially the repair to the generator and fitting the nipple. Repair to the hood is shown here. There is much discussion of the Petromax "drehrapid" preheater here. This is a great lantern! Cheers Tony
Excellent work Tony after a lot of effort it is very nice to see this pretty Petromax N° 827 rapid lantern offering its light. Regards, Titoo.
@Tony Press The effort was worth it.It was interesting to watch you at work. I hereby make you a Petromax knight.
Congratulations on the restoration. What a cute lantern. This lantern is also equipped with a rapid pre-heater, so if you know, please let me know. In the case of this 827, will the flame continue to spray without interruption? I recently restored the rapid pre-heater on my 115, and when it was first repaired, it continued to spray blue flames without interruption, but now the flames blow out. When I turn the handle widely to stop the flames from blowing out, red flames start to mix in.
First, the flame from my preheater does not blow out. I can run it until the pressure drops too far. Second, the flame is not all blue, but it is not orange or red and does not leave soot on the glass. Cheers Tony
