I have seen a Tilley lamp advertised, it's a 246B. The cage does not have the middle ring, has this been took off or were some made like this ?
Cheers Pete. It wont be long before the next fettle I have 3 Lamps in working order now, 1 Guardsman Dated 12 60 and now I have 2. 246B one Dated...
Got it going now as I type this message, it's excellent.
I gave it a bit of a fettle this morning, took it all to bits replaced the little Black valve in the control cock and cleaned it out got what...
Many thanks for your replies, I will check it out tomorrow.
Lit my Tilley 246B and it started poping after about 4 or 5 seconds, so I gave it a few more pump's it settled down after about a minuet or so but...
I have another one to do, when I get round to it. Also they want a good clean and polish.
I thought I was over pumping. How many strokes of the pump should I be doing ?
Must be "Pump Creep" What causes it ?
After 2 attempts on both these lamps, I finally got them going. It must be over 20 yrs since they were last lit. The 246B is a little brighter...
Looks Lovely, I thought all fount's were brass.!.
Cheers. Also I am wanting a wick for the starter torch, I have tried using it as it is but the meths just goes all over the place. I think I will...
I am trying to renew the gland nut seal on the control cock, but don't know how to get the little Black knob off the shaft. The other Two just...
Many thanks.
The mantles I have are flat, it's pain getting them on and when I try to light it it just puthers smoke then bursts into flame. I leave the...
I suspected it was part of the last mantle, but was not sure. thank you
Trying to put a new mantle on 246B but there seems to be a metal collar sat in the groove of the burner. What is it for ? and does it need to be...
Ok Thank you..
Has anyone purchased any thing from Tilley lamps. the company ? I am asking because I have sent for a pre heater and want to pay by bank transfer,...
Hi all, what is the best Paraffin to use, are some brands better or is it all the same ?
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