It is a sure thing that the old nickel plated T44DL 'Double Life' generators have such gauze in them. I just looked at some of my spares. Had...
Not all Coleman generators contain gauze behind the nipple, but some do. The gauze in yours is likely original to that generator.
Lucky duck My wife has forbidden me to light more than five at a time. :roll:
@george Come on now..... Sure you wouldn't like to have a crack at getting it running???
@James Yes, fire is a harsh mistress. The limitations of available materials have always been the bane of engineers If only suitable...
Does your red base have any markings??
I have always understood that patents are to protect and reflect new art.
@Matty I meant no disrespect. My remark was directed toward the patent examiners who probably should have rejected this particular patent application
Patent, Smatent.... The principle of using gauzes to prevent the propagation of flame was well known. Sir Humphrey Davy showed it in 1815.
Might be a little better provision for deposited solids capture, but really not much difference other than shorter life expectancy when using auto...
I wonder if some sort of wire gauze under the mantle fitting might mitigate flashback. Sort of like a Davy lamp operates. Perhaps the gauze...
Don't sell it short, even as 'parts', it has value, especially if the tank is sound.
Please show how the shade fixes to the lantern. Is there a special top nut??
Fire Good!! Beer Good!! Enjoy!
Awesome images of mint condition 500's! Here are a couple images of my well used US made A-40 500 with tin can windshield.
Worst feature of the 500 and 500A stoves is the fact that their burners have practically no wind resistance. A windshield made from an old #10...
No idea, but it appears to be American. I imagine it being used in Texas, or Oklahoma, using the highly volatile casinghead gas they condensed...
Waal, I found it in my garage attic today, but I bought it on Ebay many years ago. Interesting to look at, but I don't think I'd light it other...
Here is one even I have been afraid to fettle and attempt to run. Marked PAT APLD FOR on the tube behind the upright burner stub. There's a long...
Beautiful lantern. Show us images of the box and accessories, please.
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