jet loosening...

Discussion in 'Pressure Lamp Discussion Forum' started by oldlanternman, Jan 26, 2013.

  1. oldlanternman

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    i got a wenzel (cheap petro-clone) that i use pretty frequently. ive got a problem with the nipple or jet loosening sometimes from vibration of pumping it. doesnt help that the pumps crap on it anyway. i rubbed a bar of hand soap on the threads and tightened it down, heard that helps. my petromax doesnt have this trouble. would muffler mender be a good choice? im just thinking that it will be hard to get apart again.

    suggestions?
     
  2. Claus C

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    Hi
    I had the same problem on a 150 cp Geniol. It starts to burn bad and one day it even lost the jet down in the mantle and the partytent almost went on fire. Not a good comercial for people you would like to join the club.
    I got so angry that I took a pincing-tool and made a very weak deformation of the coil where to mount the jet. The jet got the right contact and it burns very nice the last 2 years from that little accident.
    I dont know if your wensel will allow you to do the same, but I find it better than lubricate with stuff there able to fall down the mantle and so on.

    Claus C
     
  3. oldlanternman

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    yeah ive had burners fall out too, im talkin about the jet on the end of the vaporizer. im afraid to tighten it to far because i dont wanna strip out the brass
     
  4. Claus C

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    Ah - that little yellow bugger. I have never had that problem.
    Put the jet in the freezer and screw it on normally, then it can only get bigger and tighter :idea:

    And now you wicklamp-collector - please look at the lamp under non-pressure lamp collectors and tell me if it is an aladdin-lamp :content:

    Claus C
     
  5. oldlanternman

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    ok ill try that. yes that appears to be an aladdin, James beat me to the punch however.
     
  6. Claus C

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    Thanks :)
     
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    your welcome! :content: :)
     

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