Just one week ago using heat & quench I managed to separate mixing chamber from mixing tube of old Petromax 828. I was very happy from the result,...
Thank you very much. So now I know how it is built. I will try it out.
Dears, Below is an eccentric shaft that I am not able to turn and/or remove from that gray nipple. It belongs to Hasag Kerolux lantern. It seems...
It is just cute :) Definitely aesthetics different to Petromax-style lanterns.
@MYN - I noted that the old mantle from the box is much brighter then modern Butterfly mantle used on similar lantern. This is just my observation...
@Henry Plews This is super helpfull and very kind of You. I am not sure when, but I will post the final result of that project. Thank you very...
Dears, Yet another Bundeswehr Petromax 829 B 500 HK. Equipped with the transportation box, that set will be my camping workhorse. For me this...
Thank you Nils. Most likely the lead washer is still OK (it was stronger then soldered connection), so new soldering has to be just air tight, and...
OK, thanks a lot Guys. Your knowledge and kind advices are invaluable. Do You know if it is possible to remove the whole thing from the tank?...
Dears, Can anybody advice how to seal/tighten the Primus Hovik Verk 1082 useless blanking plug (where the quick starter for the 1084 would be)?...
@Reinhard. I was hoping that you can verify these scratches - thank you. The crack - sealing with epoxy resign will not help? Does it have to be...
Thank you @MYN . I have the whole WWII 828 300HK vaporizer and conducting rod. Somehow I managed to break off the threading at the lower end of...
OK, 1. So it is clear that brazing work will have to be done by contractor. 2. I think that the part of the vaporizer inside the tank can be left...
Dears, Petromax 823/6 electrocuted. Most likely "DB" stands for "Deutschen Reichsbahn". I received it with that glass. I hope to post someday...
@MYN - part no. 115 looks the same, but mine was cut. You can see "PS5" on picture of mine and "K.R." on the nut. I have no idea what these...
The adapted screw does the job much better for me. I was so disappointed that quite expensive, dedicated tool damaged NRV and I was not able to...
Regarding NRV removal tools.To some beginners like me... After spending way too much money, nerves and time on NRV tools that simply failed on me,...
OK Guys. I will learn hard soldering or more likely pass this job to someone else. Definitely I do not want to fu.. up that lantern. Thank you...
Dears, I would like to fix Petromax 823/6 DB. The main problem is that the vaporizer was cut off… The vaporizer can not be just replaced with the...
Stanisław, Inspiring job done. Now I know where to find a skilled locksmith in Poland. I might even need one soon, so watch out:) Piotrek
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