The lamp appears to be running at its best, Tony.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: Would be sursprised if that performance could ever be bettered.
We'll be sending our prayers for your well-being and recovery, Neil.
The Borup Lugtfri Petroleum is predominantly a mixture of paraffins having carbon number between C5-C20. Although it is sometimes also called...
Beautiful :thumbup: Looks like you have restored it well.
I just received very sad news over at CCF. Terry_Marsh had reported that Neil had been diagnosed of cancer: Neil McRae - The Coleman Collectors...
The Butterfly model 826 does not have any shut off valve, check valve or non-return valve along the fuel line to prevent the tank from gradually...
Sorry to hear that Eleazar. Perhaps ebay for a replacement?:- Glass Globe borosilicate Primus 1001 for Reproduction Replacement Part | eBay...
I have used the 7 x 1mm taps to repair holes on the generator. The jets have fitted reasonably well on those. However, those are not pristine NOS...
Great gathering:thumbup: and nice pictures..
So...it seems highly probable that the 7mm x 24tpi Whitworth thread size could be what the original jets of the Petromax 200hk and above be...
Not quite clear. Was it the Whitworth 24tpi or 26tpi? Which one actually fitted better on your checks with the thread gauge? For info, checks...
9/32"-26tpi is a standard BSF thread size. (55° pitch angle). The old Petromax 200HK and above might possibly be a 7mm x 26tpi Whitworth thread,...
Interestingly, there had been a mention by @Salar and Stove in a past thread that the original jet thread size for the Petromax 200HK and upwards...
I can't recall exactly. If I've not mistaken, the jet's thread size should be still OD:7mm x 1,0mm pitch or M7 x 1 metric for these 200/250HK or...
That was a real challenge and you have done a marvelous job :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:.
The hood had been hazed up. This was probably from exposure to acids. Never use acids on these old vitreous enamelled hoods. I'm afraid no amount...
Multifunctional pressure devices. Looks to be working pretty well.
A very interesting story on your lantern.
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