A little update after 3 years: Brass vaporizer helped a lot, but not 100 %. I think that 250HK jet is too much for local kerosene too. The...
Mackburner: Thank you. I will make tool by myself. Jiri
It looks like the pressure gauge is not working and pump check valve too. But how to dismantle this pressure check valve? Jiri
karli: What I mean is not vaporizer, but that the fuel comes from the centre of reservoir. I have seen a lot of Petromax "derivates", but always...
JEFF JOHNSON: I know, thank you :-) Nils Stephenson: I think that batch number is date too, at least 65 - year, but who knows. What exactly...
Hello, few days ago, my friend gave me Gold Mohar lantern. It was never used. On the spare jet, there is number 350, so I think it is 350HK....
Hello, I am happy you like videos. Thanks again to StephanE for reference of brass vapo. Jiri
Hello, today, new vaporizer made by Dirk Frieborg arrived. Here are some pictures and video. I am very happy with it, but you need to use jet...
Few days ago, my friend gave me Hasag 252 lantern. Used, but looks very good. I checked some sealings, replaced "main" lead washer and inspected...
Hello all, if you are interested, video of lighting Petromax with rapid preheater. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsZu6meojXE Jiri
Stephan: Thank you. Yes, after I replaced ALL sealings (including lead washers), it is working simply great :-) Jiri
Hello, if you like, watch my lamps on youtube Petromax 829B, Vapalux M320 and much more Jiri
Hello, I have replaced all rubber sealings in the lamp and there was still some pressure drop over time (from 2 to 1 bar in about 8 hours). What...
Thank you. I tried today. Not even paraffin there. (they told me that it has to be "out of city", but white spirit was there) Jiri
Hello, I am now in London for few days. I live near Kensington High Street station. Is there any shop where I can find lamps and spare parts, not...
My next question is: I know how to set propper mixing tube distance. But although mixing tube is in the highest possible position, the gap is...
James, thank you. Pump check valve is fine (it was lubed well), but I have to check that generator foot valve. Jiri
Few days ago, I bought unused Bundeswehr Petromax form 1960 in great shape. Everything is OK but when I pressurize it, there is very small leakage...
Hello fellows, The main reason I asked about this is "pregnant vaporizer problem". Spirit can be found here very easily. But local kerosene...
Hello, Is there any way how can be Vapalux M320 converted to ethanol/spirit/meth/alcohol? Jiri
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