IBCs come in various sizes, but 1,000 litres is by far the most common size, and I have one of these. They can be obtained cheaply if second hand...
I consider it prudent to be prepared with stocks of food, fuel, and other supplies in case of any emergency or disaster, including but not limited...
I would presume that paraffin is available on Sark, but not perhaps in the volumes required under present conditions. The high price of...
According to news reports, there is a risk of an island wide power shutdown due to a dispute over pricing. Electricity is generated almost...
"rest express" are cheap if buying in bulk and deliver larger orders for free. £42 for 20 liters They also have paraffin at a reasonable price. I...
Carbide lamps were not ideal for coal mines on account of the risks of igniting methane and coal dust, both of which are explosive. Carbide lamps...
I did read the whole thread, and appreciate that "crap" remarks were made or intended to be taken in a light hearted way. I was merely adding my...
IMHO, this site would benefit from the addition of a section for wick type lamps. Many are interested in oil lamps in general, not JUST pressure...
I can certainly recommended "rest express" as suggested earlier in this thread. £42 for 20 litres, 4 packs each of 5 litres. At present, I think...
There used to be a type of gas light known as "hospital light" . Wall mounted and fitted with two incandescent mantles, the unique feature of...
"Although gas lighting is now being threatened by our competitors, it is still a significant and valuable load. It is the duty of all employed in...
There are several working gas lamps in Chancery lane, London, near the north end of the road. Attached to a military building, T.A. I believe....
Initially I light a Tilley X246B, maybe not the best lantern but I have lots of them and am very familiar with them, supplemented by a Tilley...
Could carbon be cleared from a vaporiser by connecting to a compressed air supply at normal working pressure and heating in a gas flame ? It seems...
You could simply store the damaged tank, one day you might come across a 246B with a good tank but with other major components missing or...
I JUST remember the winter of 1963 as I was a small child then. We still had a coal fire in the living room, an oil burning heater in the...
Might it be worth having a replacement tank fabricated ? A non trivial undertaking to make a pressure vessel I know. But keen model engineers make...
I use wood for heating the main living room, some wood can be scavenged but most has to be purchased. I pay £75 for "a load" which is about one...
Just wondering if these are likely to be of any use, or are they junk ? I have acquired four of these in what looks like the original and now...
As above, only very slowly. The air flow is hardly noticeable unless the end is immersed in paraffin in which case bubbles can be seen (water...
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