First a question: what is NIB? If this is about an old Petromax, I think it’s definitely worth repairing. If you get a stream of liquid instead of...
To change a Petromax from 350 to 500 you just need a 500 type mantle, jet (0,24mm instead of 0,20mm) and needle (0,23mm instead of 0,19mm). Since...
Thanks for this great “inside information”. I never knew these lamps have a filter and divider. Recently I found a tank full of green slimy goo....
Isn’t the mixing tube #33 the same as for the 350/500HK version? And isn’t #34 the same as for the 150HK version? Anyway, I’ve got some other...
You are right! The dishwasher tablets for domestic use contain various chemicals, but hardly any hydroxides. Some older detergents for domestic...
Mixing (citric) acid with dishwasher tablets (sodium hydroxide) is DANGEROUS and useless as well. The tablets work well for removing most kinds of...
Two lamps I found completely clogged with green smelly slimy stuff. Had to use acetone to dissolve it. Finally I succeeded and the lamps are fine now.
The Petromax 150 also has a smaller burner and I think other parts are different too, for example the mixing tube. It's worth a try, but I suspect...
Is the CivilForsvaret the Danish version of a civil defence organisation? It seems they were well equipped!
That is a nice kit! And you've got five of 'm? I am very interested in acquiring one :) Maybe in exchange for some other NOS-parts?
Hi Wim, A absolutely agree, one really does need a collection! Kind regards, BD
Thank you Norf! The 'burning outside the mantle' is still a mystery to me. A warn vaporizer was my first thought to, but a New Old Stock...
Great question! I’d like to share my opinion, particularly as I recently revised my opinion on the matter. When I started collecting classic...
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