Thanks!
Yes, it’s working well.
Thanks, Nils!
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I got my hands on this Optimus 300 The other day. From What I read online, it could be from The 1930’s og 40’s. It needed some care. I dismanteled...
I ordered another one..
It’s working, allright. After much effort and some New parts. The hardest was The pre- heater, which now is workig. i’m quite pleased with The...
So i painted The top, and bubbles appeard when The temperature rose. I’ll have to Get A new top. Else the lamp looks good, i think. [ATTACH]
I bought spray paint which is said to withstand The temperature. Was expensive enough.. RAL- paint. For cars etc.
Update: I bought 500 sandpaper to use with my drill, so we'll soon find out if that works. The tank/ lamp body isn't magnetic, and it's made of...
I will try with Autosol. Thanks.
So then I can rub the nickel plating off entirely, and get a shiny brass lamp. I've seen some examples of this, and it's quite nice. And quite a...
So, what happens if it is steel made, and I polish through the nickel plate? I'll check with a magnet.
Thanks! so what’s under The plating? Brass?
I have an Optimus 1350/350CP which is quite corroded. Is there hope of maling it shine? i’d like to make it shiny, but what will i have to apply?...
I got the tool for cleaning the small hole for kerosene, and now the pre- heater works fine.
I’m having A similar issue here, with my Optimus 1350/350CP. It’s just blowing (or sucking, not sure) air. No petrol. I have cleaned all the...
Thanks, Jeff!
I think that’s right. I don’t know why I would need one.
I bought A german lamp, made by Ehrich & Graetz in The late 1930’s. Petromax 826. What is The screw in The red circle for? Thanks! [ATTACH]
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