Stephan - no, I didn't sand blast it. I dismantled it and then cleaned the rust and flaky paint off using a Scotchbrite wheel on a bench grinder....
Picked up this tatty but complete AL-21 at Ardingly Antiques Fair last month - my first inspection lamp :thumbup: . This is going to be a user...
Gave the chrome 300x a good clean and fettle. All the seals and pump leather were good. Just copper grease on all the threads and a new mantle....
I was in a local junk shop (sorry.. 'Antiques Emporium') today and they had a Hipolito 502 for £25. It looks to be in good condition with original...
An explanation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaPepCVepCg Terry
Many thanks to you both. I'll get some 190s. Regards, Terry
Recently acquired my first floodlight in the form of a Tilley AL-21. Am I right in thinking that the 191 is the correct mantle? I have half a...
I was at Ardingly Antiques Fair on Wednesday and picked up some goodies: [ATTACH] Left to tight: Bialladin 300X for £5.00. Top cap has holes....
I had a similar problem with loose air tubes and fixed it by wrapping aluminium foil around the air tube threads to pack them out a bit. I've no...
Last year 'kerophile' produced a batch of guards for Bowlfire heaters based on a fruit bowl sold in the UK. As kerophile appears to no longer be...
Jeff has made a good point. Unless it has sentimental value, is it worth spending a lot of money and time fixing the tank? Glassless lamps can...
I had the same with a Bialaddin Bowlfire. As Matthew said, it was a minute vertical crack in the base rim, virtually impossible to see. Check...
Paraffin/Kerosene on self-serve pumps at the following 'LocalFuels' filling stations in Sussex, UK (75.9p per litre when I bought some today, also...
Google search shows that they are a remailing service to allow Russians to buy from UK sellers who won't send abroad - Link . I've not come...
XH558 Vulcan went over our house 5 minutes ago at about 500 feet heading due west. Nearly fell off my chair. I think he was transiting from the...
Both of mine do it but not all the time. Terry
Lots more pics over on CCS - Link Terry
If it is yellow then it is most likely to be 28 sec heating oil. Heating oil is designed to be used in sealed central heating boilers so has not...
Up until the 1930's, 'Petrol' in the UK was a trade name registered by Eugene Carless for petroleum spirit (gasoline). His competitors were forced...
My nephew ordered some new ski boots for delivery via Hermes. Claimed they had attempted delivery but left a card as no-one was in. A bit odd as...
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