Hi Guys, thanks @Matti Kucer I was about to give up on this lamp and say to the owner to use it only indoors, but if other users have some issues...
I expect that my problems are caused by my laziness/mistakes, as usuall :lol: But there is also some positive side of such a story - I learn more...
I have sent to Neil new lamp candidates for another update of the PLC some time ago, but it was too late… This is a great news that his work will...
This is comforting :content:. I have to admit :oops: that yesterday while watching through the window that lamp struggling on the wind I was...
Thank you for info Nils. So 500CP jet should be fine as well in this lamp. Yes, Optimus is a top quality company and 1350 a popular model, so it...
Dears, I was “playing” with that Optimus a bit more yesterday. With my additional heat retention disk lamp was functioning very well with all...
Dears, I would like to share my story regarding Optimus 1350 fettle. It is not my lamp, I just promised to do it for some friend, so he could use...
@Pancho - I agree with that, even in pre-1930 Petromax lamps I had no problem to swap needles. As far as I remember some 200HK WWII PX jets were...
Henry, Thank you for letting us know. My condolences to his family and friends.
Lucky you that you have a garage. Every time I use a hammer in my apartment I am waiting for my neighbours to complain at me. Once I was making...
Now you can sell it for 50$ and make 100% profit ;) That display behind the lamp - I am not even jealous, I am only happy that such places exist...
Thank you @MYN I do not see almost any 826 with that pressure gauge plug. And as I do not look for and collect almost any post war lamps, that...
Thank you @Reinhard What about number "826" on the tank? What was the timeframe when such a number was located there? Just like on the example pic...
Hi @Pancholoco1911 I thought that you have an American Col-Max out there :lol: It is interesting how different models/brands are considered...
Dears, It might be of some interest to Petromax collectors. I have just noticed on the Internet some unusual Petromax 826: 1. There is no...
Maybe I am fed up with all that PX/clones lamps around me, but I like that Ditmar shelf a lot! Different shapes and colors. Thanks for sharing...
Some update: 1. Gaps around the spiritus pump tube - very small torch. It was quite easy. 2. Tank bottom - propane-butane torch. Not easy, but I...
So many variations of these small Ditmars... Congratulations and thanks for sharing :clap:
Another small Ditmar in your collection @Camp numao :clap: It seems that you really like these :content: Wonder which one will be next: 593, 585,...
Dears, This is not my lamp. It has not the regular red color top and has collar with holes like for a preheating torch. But there is no...
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