Don't stick to what the manometer says. It is not an exact measuring device but just a tool of estimation. (Indicator move to the right --> more...
Syndigo, You are looking for spare parts for the 250-CP Petromax lamps, which have not been available in shops for many years. I only have one...
Raso Therm was a brand used by the GDR section of SCHOTT JENAer GLAS GmbH, 07745 Jena, DE for western markets. I do not know this specific logo....
May be the "rapid pre heater" (search forums for that expression) is just blocked? It will normally use kerosene from the tank, mix it with lots...
To bad. As I do not do facebook, they are out of reach for me now. Thanks for letting me know, Erik
Just found out the Swedish fotogenforum has ceased to exist. The domain was re-registered and filled up with some very different content. What the...
Take a vice, pad the jaws of the vice slightly, and clamp the part in place. Then turn the tank with considerable force. Please do not complain...
So it does not really need to be removed. You just want to. Please do not do - If it ain't broke, don't fix it. What does it help to damage a...
Do not know what exactly you got, but Internationale Camera Actiengesellschaft – Wikipedia will direct you to cameras optics and such things....
Here from Neil's PLC the image with the London Transport Tilleys: [ATTACH] Erik
I would not know of factory-made parabolic reflectors for Tilley lanterns. But there are a number of London Transport modifications which go that...
The left one in the image is older. It was an additional use for the domed rounds originally made for the bottom section of stove-tanks. Just add...
I would not know of pump cylinders made of steel which could corrode. These were made of brass. But as you do have rust in there: soak in in WD40...
This is one of the reproduction signs Wim mentioned. It is heavy on enamel and was digitally printed on the metal disc. But this one was labeled...
MEWA is short for Metallwaren[kombinat]. "Combine for metal products" in the GDR. Kombinat Mewa – Wikipedia you will find a list of...
Well, it depends. It will work well on gasoline. But it will not work safely with a highly volatile fuel. Get the fuel the lantern is built for:...
Found another one which ist not about lamps/lanterns directly but some of them come along... [MEDIA] Erik
Hi, Tom was in contact with some of the Schott people about trademarks some years ago. He put a paper of the different logos used by Schott there...
At least some Petromax lanterns could be fitted with a holder for rigid mantles upon customer request. I can't remember which catalog I saw it...
Well, I see quite some vital parts I do not see, which makes restoration (to a working condition) hmmmm a little difficult. I am uncertain about...
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