Don't give up. There is often more than one issue with lanterns, and most of us here have been on the journey that you are now on. I find it helps...
Not me personally - we don't see many brytlits over the pond. Many of us make our own seals anyway from sheets using punches. I have used genuine...
Well I love Viton - most of the time it is superior but on occasion it can be a littler harder so might not seal when being pressed closed by a...
Don't forget to tighten up that jet/nipple/nozzle you can see where gas has been escaping up the side of it. If it still leaks after tightening...
I am in the same camp when it comes to asbestos - especially the "fluffy" type. It does sound unlikley that it is the vapouriser which leaves the...
Excellent PB - and once the inner is sitting correctly the gap is between 14-18mm - worn jets need a slightly larger gap - but that is fine adjustment
Others have talked about the jet diameter Tilley 606 and 169 vapouriser jets Acupuncture needles can be handy for gauging. I have bought "new in...
Oops sorry I meant to say vaporiser - not burner. :oops:
I have found the heaters less forgiving than the lanterns when it comes to more worn burners. Somewhat counterintuitive but based on a relatively...
Absolutley excellent - that is pretty amazing ! - now you need to save up for the 4 globes.
Good effort ! - love the video. I think you are nearly there but the way you are lighting is not correct. By the time you have pumped it up it has...
Works fine on my PC - but yes - and of course also available on ebay
Kinda my thoughts there Tony. :)
I have never seen that before. I use the ones from here: https://www.tilleylampsandstoves.com/ When you mention "low heat" how are you...
The only places I have found it is mantle ties, tilley heater mantles, and older coleman generators. The only other related place I have...
Now I am going back to college - is some braze rod "eutectoid" ?
Always good to see an old lantern back up and running :thumbup:
The fuel is kerosene so does not generate dangerous vapours like gasoline or Coleman fluid. It even has a pressure release valve on the filler cap.
Yes, count the number of points on the star in the logo. 11 Chinese, 10 Not Chinese made.
Most of us here would start with the least offensive methods first. Warm water and soap often brings good results. Chrome polish is useful, but go...
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