Hello @chocki , the lead seals regarding the generator at the petromax works in this way: First of all you should check, how many turns you can...
Hello, here is some new Information: I found a picture of a similar FL6 from the same vendor where i bought my lamp. There is a sticker on it...
Very good idea! First time i heard about this cleaning/recondition method in context with lamp parts.
Hello together, i got curious and made a google search: The number "833" is the same, but the pre war (German) and after war (Argentinian)...
@Reinhard Thank you for that Interesting Information!
Hello @Reinhard, many thanks for your very detailed description! Interesting also for me the information, that the Rapid should be blue. Mine is...
Hello @Reinhard , i have some related questions about the hipolito lanterns. In the german Hytta-Forum i read a older post from you, explaining...
Hello @Virgilio73 and welcome! I always like to see old lanterns, that still are in real use! Regards - Steven
Great Job! I like this lamps with the pure brass surface! Isn't there any code at the bottom of the tank?
Very good idea! However .. i hope, that i never have to use it ;-)
Well done!
@Reinhard Thanks for the very interesting additional information / complition and also for sharing your knowledge! So i've learned a many new...
So in my opinion the tank with "Made in Germany" an this date code is from the sixties. Also the Glass with the marking "Schott & Gen. Mainz" is...
Hello, if i remember the code right, your lamp could be produced at: 26 for 26th week 1 for the Year 1961 5 for the 5th day of the week = Friday...
Here is a view on a part of an old Bundeswehr instruction for petromax. Principally the Anchor lamp is the same. Hold the match accross in front...
However, the "cleaning" with the pricker should only be done, if it is necessary, e.g. clogging by carbonisation while running. Otherwise the hole...
Hello Matti, could be a Problem caused by not enough velocity while cleaning. I had similar problem with other lamps. I could solve the problem by...
Hello, that is a pressure cell, connected to the pin you can see outside. It indicates the right pressure when the pin is plane with the top of...
To make the pump working more reliable, you can install the additional "Spreading Spring". Petromax Spares Price List Part No. 46S
@rayw , i made the experience, that the rapid preheater works mostly good at a pressure about 1,5 bar. But logically, the manometers are not...
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