The restoration of my recently acquired Vapalux 300X is well underway, but I am having difficulty removing a thin skin of solidified paraffin on...
Very impressive and shiny line up. How do the Chinese lamps compare with the the British versions? I ask because I recently turned down an Anchor...
That is a classy lamp. There is something about a pre-war article that makes me hungry. Now when is that next car boot sale?
Congratulations. It's a very satisfying feeling.
Problem solved! A lengthy soaking in a concoction of acetone and three-in-one oil did the trick. I couldn't find my Plus Gas so followed a...
Jeff on post number 2 here Aaaaargh! Why did I join this forum? intimated that the control knob on my Vapalux 300X can be difficult to remove,...
Thanks for the replies. Any idea which seals I should order from the Fettlebox?
Having posted pictures of my very first pressure lamp recently (a Tilley X246B Mk1) which I vowed would be the only lamp I'd need, I now find...
I'm currently looking around for something. A very nice Anchor turned up at our local boot sale at the weekend but I'm really looking for a...
Jean, Just a great thank you. I received the parts today and I am delighted. It really is appreciated.
Thanks for the responses. Now for a Vapalux!
Finally the seal kit arrived, as did the mantles today, so clutching meths, paraffin and lighter I entered the workshop in trepidation. Ensuring...
Many thanks for the replies. I will place an order in due course.
Where can I buy Peerless mantles? All the suppliers I have come across are in the US.
Thanks for the advice. I'm certainly relieved that this test is not applied to old geezers like me!:D
Thanks for the kind remarks. I will post first light shots in due course.
Thanks Pete. Just what I was hoping to hear. I am very pleased with the cosmetic restoration as it was tired and neglected when I acquired it. i'm...
Thanks for the very reassuring replies. I never realised how much there was to learn about such basic pieces of kit! Anyway, here are photographs...
Having read on this forum some horror stories about bulging tank bottoms, could I ask you fine folk what the standard shape of the bottom should...
That is a very generous offer for which I thank you. I have sent you a PM.
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