Thank's for that info David, interesting. I wonder how many other manufacturers use the same idea as my experience is as i said mainly Tilleys. It...
Thank's Mike for reply, Have refurbished about 45 Tilley lamps of various designs plus two Vapalux which i understand this lamp has close...
Have just received a Tilley wall lamp and a 300x to refurbish and have noticed that the cleaning wire spindle will rotate either way without...
Thank's worn jet has crossed my mind so as the lamp works with the other vap i might just keep it as a spare for another lamp i have coming. At...
Probably worth trying to remove any carbon from the vaporiser innards then, Is it a case of heat and quench or can you soak it out with caustic...
Changed the vaporiser tube to a spare and the mantle is giving a white light now, Looks like the advice given regarding blocked vap has sorted...
Not the air tubes as they have been removed for dismantling and cleaning of burner, will check the endcaps though as they have small holes which...
Have heard of a sharp tap on a inpact screwdrver can work. Clive.
Hi Mike, did as you advised and worked a dream, no fiddling about. Used a Xmantle which seems to give a warm light rather than a white light, Was...
Seal kit just arrived from fettlebox so will soon find out what works, thanks for input all. Have sprayed tank Nato Green with a clear Acrillic...
The Vapalux feels a more robust lamp than the 246 , as I have a stock of Tilley mantles I will try one but the burner looks to be a slightly...
Having worked on mainly Tilley lamps, this is my second Vapalux which is almost finished so i was wondering how it will compare to the Tilley from...
I have a 264 on the shelf that has been soldered before, Not a pretty sight as the metal cage was all distorted due to the bodge job made of...
Look for a second hand tank on a certain auction site and any other spares you may need. Have reconditioned many of these so no need to write it...
Have just cleaned the really grotty looking pre heater in chip shop vinegar and it has come up a treat. Spoilt my chips though so throw it away...
Fl6 rated 5000 mean reflected candle power , Not bad from a 250/300 cp mantle Surely thats a increase in light, as its concentrated into a beam....
Tried soap and water , then a mix of Cream of Tatar, then citric acid. Not much change but did degrease so it has cleaned up nice by rubbing it...
Have used a standard mantle which gives a compatable light to my 246 lamps, Not sure what increase the large reflector gives. Clive.
Thank,s for all input.It looks like the burner has been extremely hot at some point as the reflector chrome has been turned blue at that point...
Thank,s Have sent for a set of parts to replace all rubber items and have noted there is only one Nrv rubber. It just looks as though it...
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