I tried raising the pressure to 2,5 bars and that made the pulsating go faster and maybe with somewhat less swing, maybe 100-70% 1,3 hz instead of...
I messed up the mantle when trying to adjust the air gap. It was only 12 mm and I set it to 14,2 mm but I still get the pulsating light when it is...
I think the light output from the 500CP is a bit to much in the dark. Will the frosted glass option reduce the light somewhat? Is there opal glass...
Thank you! I got my lantern working! But once warmed up it starts to pulsating the light. If I slightly restricts fuel with the knob I get more...
...and another thing I noticed. The new lead seals (2 pack) is 14 mm outer and 8 mm inner. Should be 10 mm inner so it will be a very tight fit,...
Tried to replace the lead seal for the carburetor but it is hard to remove the old one. It has bonded with the tank. Is there a trick for this?
Good info, thanks! I will take it apart and have a look at the valve. I have ordered parts from Petromax and from Varuste. None of them had the...
Thank you! I just ordered some parts from Petromax.de but this seal is of course the only one you can't order! I got the lead seals and a leather...
Update: I have now filled the lantern with kerosene and pressure tested it. Took the top part off completely. It holds 2 bar and no air leaks...
Thank you! Do you really need to disassemble everything (and mess up the sealings) if you pressure test it and see that it is holding pressure? My...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Thank you so much for all the info! Here are some more...
Why is a lantern that is made in Portugal stamped with "Made in Germany" on the tank and also on the top vent, together with "Bund ZB"? It aslo...
Wow! thanks, I will check this info before using it.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Pics of it. Ok so its from 85. Perhaps its not the original lantern for this box? I got some kerosene now, do I dare to light...
Bought an old HK500 in a german military metal box. I don't know how old it is but it says 3158 in the bottom and ChatGPT thinks its from 1958. I...
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