I received the photos below from Gerhard de Villiers. There is no example of this model in the Gallery yet. Seeing that it has no fuel valve it...
I'm happy to give you one for free if you can cover the postage cost. Please PM me your address and I will find out the postage cost.
I have a few spare NOS burner tubes if you can't find one. You have the brass burner cap?
Those mantles should work perfectly well on the Bialaddin too. If you are sure that the burner is clean with no blockages, then it is likely that...
There are also the light blue Sears lanterns to look out for. Black vents, though.
Ouch! Any chance of finding a replacement fount? The design appears to be very similar to AGM.
I was told on the stovie forum that exposure to lye makes brass brittle and prone to cracking. I suppose how long and how strong would matter.
That is good to know, Neil. Quite a performance to get it out again I suspect.
Identify and mark the exact sources of the leaks. Are they really pinholes or are they cracks? If cracks, probably best to retire the fount. The...
Thanks, Henry. Yes, these little lamps have a very high the cuteness factor. I received it from Namibia with a broken pricker needle and ended...
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In my search to find a way to to refurbish hard-to-find pricker needles I came across this article: Dissolve Steel Drill Bits In Alum From The...
Wonderfully exotic lamp! Good work, Bruce!
Strange, the diagram does not show the spring which pushes the conducting rod down...
Yes, it is one of the few Euro lanterns that does. Brass on brass needle valve on the spindle. Quite different from other Petromax style lanterns....
Small size, Positive fuel shut-off and (swivel lever) rapid pre-heat torch. Very practical for travelling and camping.
I looked in the reference gallery and you got it in one, @Jean J :clap::lol: Thanks for your help.:content:
Saw this on a local auction site. It has since been sold to parties unknown. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
It's a keeper for sure, Andrew! Very few exist in such nice condition.
Lead washers are really easy to make from 1/8" lead sheet. Drill or punch, cut out, file if needed, use. They do not even need to be super neat...
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