Cimsa heater Colombia?

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  1. Bo Ryman

    Bo Ryman Founder Member Subscriber

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    I have never heard of this brand before. But after browsing the web I found a company in Colombia producing electrical heaters. Not for sure it is the same but it might be.
    This one is probably missing the dome and reflector guard.
    I has a very funny style of the pump knob and the fitting of the reflector is also odd.

    Bo

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  2. Carlsson

    Carlsson Sweden Admin/Founder Member

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    That's interesting Bo.

    It almost looks like they copied the Primus tank a bit.
    The unique style that Primus used on their tablelamp/heater tank is otherwise not seen elsewhere as far as I know.
    Or is the wide skirt at the bottom not really as wide as the Primus' one?

    We have a CIMSA lantern C.I.M.S.A., Spain and it's claimed to be Spanish.
    That one also look slightly like it used a Primus tank atleast as a model, but then the lantern version.
    (It's not an exact copy. Some details differ.)
     
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    A good find! :thumbup:
     
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    I have an outer silent cap somewhere marked Cimsa in the same font. Is the cap shown the one that came with it Bo? If not you're welcome to it if I can find it.
     
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    The cap is a replacement as there was no one coming with the heater. If you are able to find yours I would appreciate it very much.

    Bo
     
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    It's probably in your spiv's suitcase, Ross... ;) :lol:
     
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    Outraged! ;)
     
  8. Bo Ryman

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    That is a vey interesting observation. Fact is that I didn't noticed it myself. But you are right, the shape is exactly the same as a Primus. But the brass is thin and not as sturdy as a Primus.
    So question is, now when we know about two connections, is it just a copy or some kind of cooperation?
    I am still a bit doubtful about the origin. The Columbian company has a range of product that indicates that they could well manufactured this kind of heater in the mid 1900:s or so. Should be interesting to know more about the "Spanish 1020"

    Bo
     

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