Darryl, thanks…a set just arrived in the post today, along with brass tubing…2mm and 1mm. The 1mm slides inside the 2mm tube, so I think I see...
Robbo, that’s a kind offer. I have two Handis with same problem on both…the pricker wire missing. I ordered materials before I saw your post,...
Robbo, I got the impression I will need to cut off the tip of the original pricker, and then cut a thread on the tip to accept the new 1mm tube....
Loe, thanks. I can source one of them, I am sure.
Robbo….Question…is the hypodermic needle used to hold the pricker wire and space it for a fit into the 1mm tube? are these three parts all...
Are the needles the same size, and suited to making the pricker ? I have no way to measure such tiny things accurately ….i planned on visiting the...
Robbo, thank you for the information. I will assess the wire options and how I can get what I need. I suppose I can ask an acupuncture place for...
Thank you Darryl, and Loe. ‘first I will inspect and identify the lantern models and record any markings. Next I will attempt unscrewing the...
I have two HandiLamp model 200’s, which I have refurbished to the best of my abilities thus far. They both seal and make pressure, hold pressure...
Very interesting. How do you start the stove, and how does it maintain heat to vaporise the fuel? I have very limited knowledge of pressure...
What a beautiful thing. Well done.
Thanks Bill. I was going to ask about fount threads and compatibility with other Coleman lanterns but your suggestion shows me what I was...
Hello Robbo. An hour of ultrasonic did the trick with Shellite. I was planning on acetone as the next option, but the CV has come free,...
Nicely done…congratulations.
Update. The valve removal tool arrived this morning and it worked a treat…what an ingenius invention… the CV was tight tight in the seat…a bit...
I expect this is final post on this unless there are questions. I sewed up some simple leather straps with an elastic strap incorporated to hold...
Progress report…box design. second box is slimmer fit to the Tilley, with a different mating design. A bit fiddly to make, but it works. I...
Update. New 201 generator arrived and installed. It lights without drama, and the pricker works as it should, closing off fuel feed as it cycles...
Tony and Tim, thanks for the information and replies. The first Couple of runs with the rebuilt 295 were not great…yellowish glow from both...
Update The 295 dual mantle, dual fuel powerhouse lantern was getting low on Shellie fuel, which is very expensive here in Adelaide. $54 for 4...
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