Hi, first post so hello to all. Just bought two nice Tilley X246B Storm lamps which I'm going to restore. Read somewhere that a more modern type or improved version of the pre-heating torch is available. Can anyone let me know where I can buy a couple of these ? Also, are there any 'Bling' bits around for the Tilley's like there are for the Willis & Bates lamps ?
I think this may be what you're looking for. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAPALUX-T72-SPIRIT-CUP-WITH-WICK-FOR-TILLEY-LAMPS-TORCH-PRE-HEATING-HEAT-TORCH-/281197775778?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Camping_LightsLanternsTorches&hash=item4178b18ba2 Sid
Am I right in thinking that you leave these permanently attached unlike the clip on ones that come with a Tilley ?
Not permanent in the sense of being fixed: they slide over the vaporiser and remain in situ while the lamp burns.... or forever, if you never slide them back off. The ones that loco7lamp makes also act as an insect shield if left in place....
Welcome aboard from the States! I can vouch for Stu's heaters as being a long-overdue improvement for Tilleys. The clips pale by comparison.
