I see. Can the jet be adjusted so it wont destroy the mantle?
I'm amazing because the fount is painted. Is this how they originally came? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'm researching the differences now. I can see why it's so easy to tell a Chinese petromax from a German one. Is the Hipolito in my original post...
I hope none of us runs into that haha. It would be a shame to buy one "made in Germany" only for it to be Chinese. Are there any other obvious...
I'll keep that in mind. As far as identifying genuine made in Germany petromax: Will they all say "Made in Germany", while the Chinese ones...
I'll keep that in mind and I've printed out the document. Thanks. As far as cleaning the chrome... there seem to be many methods. I was thinking...
Is the generator not a wear item?
@MYN, Restoring the old colemans has been a hobby mine. I really like the look of the petromax lanterns, as well as the materials. I won't have to...
Thank you all. If you think of anything else, please let me know. I really want to get these rubbing and enjoy them for many years. Which parts,...
Thank you, happy to be here.
It looks like most of the parts are available at Lehmans in the US. I hope to have the lanterns working soon. I'll be picking them up on Monday....
Im certainly not a collector. I would like to have two working lanterns to take camping. Are there new fuel cap/manometers available? It doesn't...
Erik, I don't see either on in the picture. Only "Germany". Though it looks more like "Cermany".
Reinhard, Thank you sir. Do you think it's best to avoid the Chinese petromax? The seller is asking $100 USD for both.
Hi Jeremy, Thanks for the reply. Can you clarify your last sentence regarding replacement parts? I understood the part about the Hipolito...
Hi all. I'm new here and I want to pick up a couple lanterns. I've heard that there are Chinese copies of the petromax, and I wanted to make sure...
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