Yes you need a Primus type valve tool. There was quite a discussion on these recently and I guess someone will provide a link. In action they are...
Neil, is there such a thing in as this shape (type 5 in the PLC) as a table lamp, in anything other than the 18 1/4 inch tall ??? To me this shape...
I recently enquired about an R1 for sale on ebay. What caught my eye was the burner head was the very early type, 1930/40s I think, and copper...
...been previously coated, check compatibility with your current paint type. Some abrading, cleaning / degreassing are also pre-requisites for the...
Hi all : No Tilley label, no stamping anywhere although the french market loves the polished brass, it is possible the fount was gold painted then...
I'd say it was from a Tilley DN250 iron. This type of pump was also fitted to Tilley X410, X458 and X460 though usually painted gold on the...
Colin, Retailers like Super Cheap Auto, that have their own brand of products under the SCA brand name, would use manufacturers like Hammerite to...
@Tony Press @WimVe @paparazi @Nils Stephenson @Henry Plews @Matthew92 @Matty @george @JEFF JOHNSON and specially @BigStevie, thanks for the...
I have tested the lights just placed into the globe, not through the tubing, admittedly without the reflector. But the reflector is not exactly in...
Welcome on this form Novice @BrainlessBaz. So it looks like a Petromax type donut lamp 834 / 835. What information do you need, to re sell it, to...
It looks very beautiful, @R100 Only thing is, the new brass hood would discolour once you fire up the lantern. I'm afraid there isn't really a...
Hello chaps, I'm a pressure lamp virgin and have recently acquired a lovely old Tilley table lamp (photos attached) and wanted to call on your...
I have 3 of them... I have decided to keep 2 of each type so I have reached my quota for the 246a...... just a shame its the best condition one in...
First job on it, silbrazing an air inlet tube to the burner out of the way, I knew I couldn’t leave the burner outlet-to-body joint hanging by a...
Having found the lamp, a good green hood and a good condition correct type glass some time ago I finally got round to restoring this lamp....
I would like use the exact type of paint that Tilley used on their originals. I'm not too particular on the colour but I'll tend to give priority...
@podbros It is indeed removal of rust by electrolysis. The rusted object is attached to the negative pole (diode) of a Direct Current; the...
Haha.... yes Colin it is an adorable little lamp!! I followed advice given with soapy water for the fount..vinegar + nuts to remove rust. Then...
Martin . Checked mine on collar and its gold type colour . top line reads rustproof cougar pressure lantern . My spare one right label but no...
Well the best I can do is put them in order as far as my observations go. I have very little paperwork to base any decisions on. Looking at...
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