Hello, in some situations the light of my Petromax-lamp 500 and 350CP is just to bright for a cosy evening sitting in the garden with my pressure...
I had the same experience recently and with help from many people on this forum I managed to get the Petromaxes to light properly. Same problem,...
Ok, thanks. But I only see Colemans who will burn gasoline or white gas or Coleman Fuel? Do they work on kerosine too? Gasoline seems to dangerous...
I use normal oil lamps every year while camping in Europe. I have a Dietz, a Feuerhand Baby and 2 Guillouards. Now I discovered the Petromax....
I use petroleum (Dutch/Gernan name only?), that's almost the same as kerosine. I think petro from Petromax comes from petroleum and Max Graetz,...
Is this lamp more quiet than a 350 of 500 CP? I don't want angry neighbours at the campsite this summer...
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Ok, how do you rough up the pump cup?
Thanks, will try to fix or find a new one!
Big update! It WORKS! (with video) thanks to all your extensive advice, tips, tricks, support and positive vibes, we succeeded! the problem lamp...
Thanks for your extensive and clarifying reply!
What's your experience with the clay burner vs VA burner for Petromax? Already 2 clay burners broke, so I'm considering the VA burner... Any...
Great! I have the same two types of lanterns! What's your favorite method for lighting them?
Hello, happy with my new, but very old, Petromax 828 350 CP. Only one small problem... Sometimes the pump overshoots while pumping. Most of the...
Thanks!
After very much help and support at this pressure lamp forum it's now shining like a star! Thanks all! Location: Wijk bij Duurstede, Utrecht, The...
I will try soon... This victory moment with this 828 gave me more courage to go on! The Chinese lamp burned for a few hours so it can work, but I...
Update: I also bought a Petromax 828/350 CP. I paid 30 euro. It looks quite old and is German made and has the 10 stars logo. The difference...
The wick is completely new and has no visible irregularities. But I also bought a wick trimmer for the future. The flame spreader: I bended one...
I placed the flame spreader a little bit higher. It's warming up right now and it seems that the mantle is now glowing more evenly. Will come back...
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