Petromax jets and needle

Discussion in 'Fettling Forum' started by Mantis, Oct 19, 2012.

  1. Mantis

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    Can someone please tell me if the Petromax outdoor lantern jets and needles will fit the doughnut models such as the 834?
     
  2. WimVe

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    Hello,

    Yes I can: they don't fit.

    But having said this : most donut lamps are used and the change that some one has squeezed in a new type of jet is big.

    The original jets are steel made and have a impression in the centre to guide the manually operated pricker rod. This sounds strange but there was a separate rod with needle for cleaning.

    If you have the "automatic" version with build in cleaning device a current needle could work.
     
  3. Mantis

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    Hi WimVe,

    Do you know if it is still possible to purchase original jets and needles from a supplier?
    Cheers
    Clive
     
  4. WimVe

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    Yes and no.
    I do see them every now and then on ebay. Mostly from the far east: thailand, India.
     

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