Pre heat first then slowly add pressure, if it burner is not hot enough it is easier to release the little pressure you have put in than to hope...
At least with kero / paraffin or petrol you get a damp patch as a warning...... something you don't get with gas canister kit..... normally the...
Maybe an ideal use for a vaporizer with an enlarged jet that's too big for a lamp??
I would agree with the date, maybe late in the run. The bail arm locating in 'tags' as opposed to 'ears' or 'lugs' on the earlier models. As for...
The square pips do appear on the bay, I may be wrong, but try hootflipflopandfly or Fettlebox ;) I would leave the control shaft alone, just...
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Good questions, I will leave the brightness answers to others, but the pip can get stuck, best to count and watch if you get to 100 with a...
Hello and welcome to the forum. The filter gauze holder is the smooth section below the thread, the thread being part of the body, so you were...
Get to know the staff at your local household waste / recycling site as lamps or sometimes thrown in the skip by those who don't know their life...
Interesting item, similar to Campingaz igniters. I might not follow the 'pump hard, shake vigorously' method on my Coleman, I can see the mantle...
Autosol and elbow grease make it shiny, but remove the top layers of any plating until it rubs through
I can lend you my Eye Brand lamp...... done right you could have a 'eye brand' in your hand, I'm sure you'll be able to make out the logo from the...
One for my wish list. Looking good.
A nice lamp. Photos alway appreciated. Hope you have it burning bright soon
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The X246 BR is marked BR on the tank, the BR49 is an X246 with extended legs with a preheater
Good looking example. Enjoy
Don't over pressurize the tank. Amount of pumps depends on the fuel level. I just pump until the light is bright. More pumps after that...
The pressure bellows below the pip contain air so some may leak past when pressurised. If its a constant flow of bubbles you may have a problem.
Nice lamp, hope you have it lit and running soon
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