Hi, I have two nearly identical Bialaddin 300X lanterns. Having both lit side by side for 15 minutes or so, and when shutting them down, the...
Hi, In my case the date stamp was then already gone / faded away: I did very close search before paint removal, no success. -tommi
Any advice? I was expecting to find some sort of markings from the lamp, but nothing even the tank is stripped to bare metal before repainting....
OK, thanks for advices! Also local paint shop can make Rover Arran Beige LRC433 as spray paint. Will give it a go.
Thanks Neil! I think the reflector would need heat resistant paint, seems to be hard to find one as white gloss tone. Against my wish, I may need...
Hi, I'm restoring Tilley KL80 harp lamp and need an advice on the correct reflector tone: is it matt or glossy white? The reflector is now...
Primus 991 ignited my pressure lamp virus.
Primus 991 is a good one. No torch which is in my humble opinion just additional leaking point. Relatively large tank and very bright light with...
Beautiful collection!
Indeed David, bit early morning though from my side. However so tempting idea...
I've seen an old leather Pilot Briefcase used for carrying Optimus 200 / 1200 sized lantern(s). Leather brings bit more suspension compared to...
Hi, The Earth Hour is tomorrow. https://www.earthhour.org/ Electric lights switched off for an hour but at least I cannot help myself to light...
Hi, I've seen a Bundeswehr Petromax that came with special made army-like box including a spring inside the box as shock absorber. Are the heater...
Hi, What's your favourite lantern and why? My favourite ones are Primus 991 and Optimus 200P. Reasons: - "compact" size and very bright lanterns...
Here's the picture. I think the hole/leak point is visible in the middle of the factory soldered area. (the stripy look of the bottom is just a...
Hi, Thank you all for the responses. Now I just need to find capable person for the soldering work... Cheers, Tommi
Hi All, Any good suggestions or solutions regarding a leaking tank on Optimus 200 lantern (chromed)? Leak is at the bottom of the tank where the...
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