So it is only this? I thought it could be something functional, maybe keep the flame longer or something else. You say it is just a matter of...
By the way, what is the reason for this material? asbestos in the past and fiberglass now? I mean that Petromax has just a plain tray for...
Thanks Erik. This makes it easier for me to consider buy a new Tilley.
What about modern Tilley lamps? Does the preheater contain asbestos? I asked at tilley but it seems they do not answer emails (or my email went to...
Do you know if a 99% CRI led lamp is n ecessarily less efficient in energy consumption than an 80% one?
Just to be noted, so it stays in CPL forum, it seems that leds take advantage of the "metamerism" effect not producing a full spectrum (as Sun,...
There are health issues related to light and information is scattered throughout the Internet. It is not easy to understand what is going on...
Thanks MYN. So it is reasonable to say that the light of a pressure kerosene lamp is about the same or similar to an incandescence lamp? Electric...
So is this question answered? The measurement above gives 1086 C or 1359 K (Kelvin) but it was questioned by ludwig. What about CRI of an 829...
Great link and information. Thank you. I was lucky... hot water, clear dish soap and an electric toothbrush did the job. Did not need to look for...
Thanks. I will try that.
Yesterday I miscomputed the time needed to preheat a Petromax500 and my attempt to light the lamp unfortunately resulted in an inferno. I turned...
I knew I did not look at the right places. Thank you @bp4willi I will do that.
It is several months now that I look for pressure lamps (petromax or similar) at 150 CP or 250 CP. I have found nothing. I look at ebay almost...
@podbros Ouzo on ice plus iced water or good cold wine of Samos (Pythagoras island) :D/ Mythos is great too!
Yes, it is equally expensive. 750 kr the small pack for motorcycle which is 72 euros plus shipping.
@george I was looking here: POR-15 Fuel Tank Repair Kit Actually the kit is much more expensive. 62.50 pounds, which is about 70 euros. The...
I took it to a friend who is very capable with solder. He first checked the soldering below the tank using a dentist's mirror below the rim. He...
Leak fixed with the information you gave me using solder. Thanks a lot! [ATTACH]
OK, I will try first the solder technique as it is very inexpensive. The POR15 method needs an amount of 50 euros or more in my country.
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