The (later) Petromax and Geniol mil spec were mostly dull nickel plating, I have some ex-Belgian army ones from the late 1950s and these are...
The most dangerous thing about asbestos are lose airborne particles. So, if the asbestos is 'sealed' in place, there is little risk. With a mantle...
And, as you well know David, when most Europeans say "England" they really mean "the UK". So far, no-one else left the EU. @David Shouksmith
Hi @TOMOS , is there any inscription on the fount that says it is indeed an Optimus 1200? To be honest, to me it looks more like a Chinese copy....
Witches have evolved too Paul.... ;):lol:
Great story of brave men! Thanks for sharing.
When it locks in both directions (or it is hard to get it past a certain position turning in both directions) then probably your needle adjustment...
I think someone lost a lot of money as I don't think this can work, or at least survive more than 15 mins of usage.There is almost no ventilation...
Hi Alex, L&B stands for Lempereur & Bernard, at that time a well known Belgian manufacturer of wick lamps and to a much lesser extend wick stoves....
Home - The Source for Oil Lamps and Hurricane Lanterns is a good site to learn more, specially about the American makes. New Dietz lamps are...
Welcome on board! (see my avatar ;) )
I use wasbenzine (panel wipe) in all my gasoline lamps and stoves. A lot cheaper over here than Coleman fuel or Primus fuel and Aspen4 (which I...
I think the one with the upside-down Golden Square globe is a Petromax. If you go for 1 only, I'd choose that one. Welcome on board!
I think the Dietz '76 is a lot smaller! Like the FeuerHand Baby. (my '76 was made in Hong Kong)
Kinda! :):):) It is a while ago since I last used it. The thing is a bit temperamental, sometimes it would function fine, other times it didn't...
By the looks of it, it is still better than my (Indian made) Phillips! :lol:
This posting looks weird, I only wanted to "quote" the top line and add my own 2pence worth....
Maybe someone had it plated? If it is an (old) original one it's a real shame to do this. Modern versions are still used today. The rubber diving...
I can't speak for this particular make, but in them good ol' days before general standardization many companies made their own tap & die sets. It...
Hi @Johnny19 , some of the old DIETZ lanterns are indeed collectable! It all depends on when/where they are/were made and the numbers made of them...
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