Yes, good point! In Sweden the correct fuel is called ”Lysfotogen”.
Hi! It’s common that kerosene leaks out due to misalignment of the nozzle. Put some exhaust putt to seal there. And also, do clean the preston...
Hi! Did You bring it whilst camping? Regards Matti
Thank You!
Have soft soldered the area now. The next step is to do a new dunk test to check for air leaks in a bucket of water. [ATTACH] I’ll get back...
Hi! How does the inner hood look like on Your lantern? I recently bought one but it didn’t include the inner hood unfortunately. [ATTACH] Is...
No it seems to be a 3mm long ”thinner than a hair” crack. It’s only in the folded part of the baseplate. Thinking that if I cut along the 3mm...
How to insert a video in a post? Thank You!
Hi fellow fettlers! I am currently fettling an Optimus 300 that have a leaking fount. All lantern parts and fount cleaned thoroughly, rinsed the...
Hi! At least it is still possible to get the new part from Fogas.se Tusentals gasolprodukter på nätet Regards Matti
Hi there! The glass can be replaced with one from some to me unknown Coleman lantern. Someone in the US might be able to help with wich model...
Hi Mads! Indeed You will find and receive advice on this site. Welcome! Go here for a ”how to”, see reply from @Fireexit1 : Petromax 826 clean...
Hi again! It’s so annoying when parts breaks. I have seen here on CPL that if You place the NRV in a drilling machine chuck, it is easier to...
Hi @Roy Allan! Regarding the above, the NRV is a serviceable one also used on the Optimus 1551 500CP lantern. It’s the #10 in the Petromax...
Maybe alreadey been covered in other post (but I haven’t found it). Here’s a tip for Preassure gauges with preassure release if one looses the...
What a great light output I got on my Optimus 1551, it has a Egret mantle on. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Regards Matti
I am answering an older post I know. Here’s my info regarding the Hipolito lantern I own. Number are 2528. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
You must replace the lead washer there too if it have been loosened. Unscrew the control wheel if it touches the rapid burner
Check the new mantles so that they are correct for the lantern. Some are good and some are bad even if they are of correct type I have noted....
Hi! Go to the post below and open the guide there. It will help you! Petromax 826 clean up/restoration guidance needed
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