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    I fed my two pressure lanterns after midnight and look at what happened

    Fettling of one the X246As in progress. Disassembled everything, flushed the tank, polished the tank, pump, stop cock. All new seals and bucket....
    Post by: Pauly, Feb 3, 2018 in forum: Pressure Lamp Discussion Forum
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    I fed my two pressure lanterns after midnight and look at what happened

    And we have one of Dad's lanterns up and running. Flushed the tank, tested without mantle, cleared the burner holes out, tightened up a couple of...
    Post by: Pauly, Jan 2, 2018 in forum: Pressure Lamp Discussion Forum
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    I fed my two pressure lanterns after midnight and look at what happened

    Hey @Tony Press , I know! Today has been like a second Christmas sorting through these!!
    Post by: Pauly, Jan 2, 2018 in forum: Pressure Lamp Discussion Forum
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    I fed my two pressure lanterns after midnight and look at what happened

    So what has started out as a casual interest has probably gone a little further than that! On holidays at my parents house and I couldn't help...
    Thread by: Pauly, Jan 2, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: Pressure Lamp Discussion Forum
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    Austramax 3/300 - Burner - Repair or Replace?

    Thanks for the replies. Haven't been back on for a while. Will have to try the steel wool idea when I get back home. :)
    Post by: Pauly, Jan 2, 2018 in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Austramax 3/300 - Burner - Repair or Replace?

    Hi @Tony Press , yes it has a new lead washer installed.
    Post by: Pauly, Dec 13, 2017 in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Austramax 3/300 - Burner - Repair or Replace?

    So my new stockpile of pips arrived today. I've put one in and am still losing pressure through the NRV. The pump handle is pressing out. I've...
    Post by: Pauly, Dec 13, 2017 in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Tilley x246 Quick Fettle

    Thanks guys :)
    Post by: Pauly, Dec 8, 2017 in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Tilley x246 Quick Fettle

    Can anyone tell me how I am meant to read the little pressure indicator on the tank? Will the inner rod pop out to perfectly flush at maximum? I...
    Post by: Pauly, Dec 8, 2017 in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Austramax 3/300 - Burner - Repair or Replace?

    Awesome pictures @ROBBO55 and @phaedrus42 ! Martin, the original mesh that I pulled out of mine (if it is the actual original mesh) had gaps of...
    Post by: Pauly, Dec 8, 2017 in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Tilley x246 Quick Fettle

    Thanks @steerpike451 . And so if the jar is anything to go by "A544" might be indicative of 1954.
    Post by: Pauly, Dec 7, 2017 in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Tilley x246 Quick Fettle

    Hi @David Shouksmith , for some reason the seal kit I got did not have the two seals, but it did have what looks like some leather string which...
    Post by: Pauly, Dec 6, 2017 in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Austramax 3/300 - Burner - Repair or Replace?

    Hi @Tony Press , I spotted a place on ebay where I can get a pack of 4mm and 4.5mm ones for $5 delivered so I've just gone with that. They should...
    Post by: Pauly, Dec 6, 2017 in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Tilley x246 Quick Fettle

    Hi guys, I have a problem. Some of you know me from my first purchase Austramax... that is nearly up and running properly. Well a Tilley x246...
    Thread by: Pauly, Dec 5, 2017, 15 replies, in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Austramax 3/300 - Burner - Repair or Replace?

    @Tony Press , the inner diameter of the brass holder is 4mm. The depth to the face of the brass holder is approx 3mm and I don't know but maybe...
    Post by: Pauly, Dec 4, 2017 in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Austramax 3/300 - Burner - Repair or Replace?

    Thanks guys for the replies. For what seem like simple old lanterns, it is really fun learning new things as I go. While it's not quite there yet...
    Post by: Pauly, Dec 3, 2017 in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Austramax 3/300 - Burner - Repair or Replace?

    Thanks for your help today Tony. So we've worked out that the no return valve had stuck shut. I then disassembled it using your trick of putting...
    Post by: Pauly, Dec 3, 2017 in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Austramax 3/300 - Burner - Repair or Replace?

    Thanks Tony, I've sent you a message now. Cheers, Paul
    Post by: Pauly, Dec 3, 2017 in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Austramax 3/300 - Burner - Repair or Replace?

    So the plot thickens. Today after wiping off and tightening the jet I only managed to get this lit once and it went straight out. Before...
    Post by: Pauly, Dec 2, 2017 in forum: Fettling Forum
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    Austramax 3/300 - Burner - Repair or Replace?

    I'll give it another go tomorrow - I'll check and tighten the jet as I've re-tightened the generator nut and the eccentric nut after the first...
    Post by: Pauly, Dec 2, 2017 in forum: Fettling Forum
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