Found this Petromax some time ago. It needs a very good cleaning, and I painted the fueltank. The burnerhead was missing. A very nice friend made a new one for me.
Very nice looking lamp, @Johan Osinga. Am I correct in assuming that because the tank needed cleaning it was steel? (I’m also assuming it does not have a pricker mechanism). I hope you’re able to get a glass for it. Best regards Tony
Yes, that's correct Tony. The tank was made of steel. The former owner did some repairs on the paint, and at some places there was no paint but rust. That's the reason I decided to clean the rust, and repaint it.
@Johan Osinga Is the burnerhead in 2 parts ? This is the idea I have so I can install the explosion-proof grill. Regards. Gilles
This is a common way to install the gauze into the burner head. As with Primus, the spare gauze is cupped when you buy it, and that means that it passes by the rim of the burner/mantle holder to its seat. Once seated, you push it slightly, and the gauze flattens out and get attached into the little groove of the burner. Hard to explain in words, but check this post to get some visual ideas.
@Carlsson , The explanation is perfectly clear, and I understand better how to install a replacement gauze. Thanks for the link. Regards. Gilles
That's the same way I did. A friend made the brass burnerhead. The gauze was made myself of stainles steel. I bend it a little. When cupped enough it will fit in the burnerhead.
Thanks for the explanation. Now I know how to machine parts on my mini lathe. I also have a Coleman CQ being restored which uses the same type of assembly. Gilles
Very nice lamp Johan, very good job for the burner. But why? Was the mixing chamber worn out? All my 836 use the normal PX 500 burner. They are original and best running... If you need a glas, pm me.
The original 500cp ceramic burnerhead was not tight enough fitting. The missing chamber is in very good condition. That's the reason I decided to place a brass one .
