I had several J-tubes on the Petromax that was affected and one a Primus. I was intrigued. I had suspected some catalytic reactions playing a part...
It would seem a little strange but in many such cases, replacing the J-tube would resolve the red-glow issue. The J-tube would appear to have no...
It is a pity that the HASAG 102 tank was rusted through. Yes, prolonged use and years of exposure with spiritus/alcohols as fuel would promote...
The patina is what many collectors would desire. The bright, shiny new appearance would completely erase that certain "aura" on a piece that only...
Nice to know, @Jörg Wekenmann . I do have a couple of IMCO wick lighters that would still work with kerosene as fuel.
It looks like they are real professionals. I think the even have capabilities to make an identical item when provided with an original piece....
Very interesting. Didn't know Graetz made lighters too.
Even with the thickest and toughest rust, the citric acid should be able to eventually remove all down to the deepest pits and crevices. Also, it...
It is nice to explore possibilities other than the usual fettle routines. Hasag 102s, in my opinion, have a very appealing shape/form/look....
i.e., - did it burn any brighter or remained unchanged? - was there a flame halo present outside the mantle with/without hood attached? - any...
Most importantly, when you were running the lantern without the outer hood, how was the mantle burning compared to when running with the hood...
Congratulations for finding an alternative in your location. Caswell is quite expensive as commented by many around the World. Is the Ciech...
[ATTACH] It might not be. The J-tube of a normally working Petromax don't usually glow red. You need to inspect it again. There could some...
Taps for making internal threads in holes and dies for making external threads on tubes and rods. Example of a set: Tap & Die Set - Sutton Tools...
I think it would work pretty well. Shellac flakes used to be available from many hardware stores in my hometown when I was much younger. Unlike...
Or even better, if you happen to have any spare Petromax drehrapids (old or modern). Then you can unscrew the capillary tube to check the (size ×...
If you still intend to repair it, perhaps you can first measure the diametre of the capillary tube. Then find some threaded fasteners having the...
Congratulations on the quick fix. Now I actually recall using a similar trick/approach to widen the gap between the jet and the J-tube inlet. I've...
Pre-WWII, 1930s Petromax are not always easy to find everywhere. If there are other parts donors to be found in your location, perhaps you can...
@Camp numao I second @presscall on that :thumbup:
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