Finally got around to fettling the 930. New seals, jet, needle, ceramic nozzle and control wheel. I would have preferred the small wheel but could...
This was made in Germany (or West Germany if made prior to reunification). The numbers above the word "Bund" on the side plate are a NATO Stock...
Well I'm blowed - didn't know the bottom end unscrewed! But just tried it on three different ones and none would budge. I think I'll stick to...
Which 'brass end' are we talking about? I wasn't aware that anything could be unscrewed from a W&B vapouriser :-k . Terry (Who's calling into a...
I think Hydrocarbon C10-C13 is a solvent. Terry
A common problem with Willis & Bates products - Bialaddin & Vapalux lamps and Bialaddin Bowlfire heaters, is the sudden onset of flames outside...
Or, if you need a large amount, 205 litres for £124.99 (61p a litre) with free UK delivery from Chemiphase Ltd, Lancashire - Link Terry
Hi Bill. There is a guy called Peter who lives near the Conquest Hospital, Hastings, who last year was selling Methanol for 70p a litre in 25...
Have look at the underside of the burner - the circle of small holes where the vaporised fuel/air mixture comes out. They should be circular and...
If I am ever in the company of a TV presenter who says "give it up for......" or "make some noise for.......", I shall feel duty bound to punch...
More genericised trade names for the UK: Thermos -vacuum flask Tippex - correction fluid Sellotape - clear sticky tape Bulldog clip - sprung...
On the 1st July 2005, in the UK, Mineralised Methylated Spirits formally became known as Completely Denatured Alcohol (CDA), but only in the...
Sorry Lamp Doctor, but Wikipedia is wrong. There are two types of heating oil in the UK: A. 28 sec kerosene (C2). B. 35 sec gas oil/diesel. 99%...
Hi Jeremy. It's because heating oil is designed to be used in a sealed system where any odour gets vented to the outside. Any smell is therefore...
Sorry Jeff, I don't have one, but I'll keep an eye out. Terry
Surveying the scene in our spare bedroom/junk room, I decided that it was time for a sort out. With the good lady being away this week, I could...
In the UK, heating oil carries a zero rate of duty and is dyed yellow to allow it's detection in road vehicles. I'm no expert, but I think it is...
Assuming that LJ is in Manchester UK, not Manchester Bolivia, then it is perfectly safe to use paraffin/kerosene/28 sec heating oil in a Tilley...
I emailed Fogas last month. They wanted £19.00 postage to the UK for a needle, jet and ceramic nozzle, which is why I'm waiting for Basecamp to...
Ah, pre-planning :lol: . I knew the wife would be doing plenty of shopping so I pre-booked an extra bag for the return flight! Terry
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