Yes that is a Boags. A few of them went down while fettling this lamp :lol:
Thanks.... I did wonder how shortening the vaporiser tube would effect burning but doesn't seem to have made any difference(amateur...
Hi, Well here's an update...It's been a real challenge but I've finally got the old Aladdin 1A running. The fount with its many cracks should...
Thanks for the reply's, very helpfull. And thanks for the offer of sending the valve tool also Tony. I made an nrv tool from a bit of steel rod...
The Aladdin 1a I'm fettling was leaking kero from the pump when I was about to give it a test run. fairly badly!! I assume the valve needs...
Here's the Radius 119 needle........ [ATTACH]
I received the Radius 119 needles and coupling box and they fit ok. The genuine Aliddin ones must be a tad bit longer as I had to adjust the...
I've sanded back the fount on my Aladdin ready for painting(had the paint shop match the original olive green. It polished up really nice and I...
Another option could have been that you posted that you needed 119 needles in the wanted section. If I couldn't find it retail I was going to...
I'm fettling an Aladdin A1 that needs a new needle and coupling box. I've read that these Radius 119 parts are interchangeable so I ordered them...
Thanks for the comments. I have managed to get the needle out although it will need replacing. The vaporizer should be ok, I had to re-tap the...
Hi, I'm fettling an Aladdin A1, has the green painted brass fount. I need a new vaporize and needle as their badly corroded. I managed to get the...
UPDATE: I've done a bit of work to this Austramax and its come up really nice. The fount was in bad shape with a lot of corrosion spotting as you...
[ATTACH] After much searching, The poor ole Austramax doesn't seem to have a info about it out there!!! but I've got the needle separated. The...
[ATTACH] Ok, I've dismantled the lamp but can anyone tell me how to remove the needle. I assume the control block doesn't remove. Not sure if the...
Hi, Someone on this forum said to me I won't stop at buying just one lamp, well I've just bought another two!! :doh: An Aladdin and this Austramax...
Thanks for all your posts, they've all been really helpful!! After a bit of trial and error my Tilley lamp is now running sweet!! Before(as in the...
UPDATE... Well I finally got my x246 Tilley lamp fired up. Not having any experience with pressure lamps or knowing how they work it was a little...
Thanks for all the comments and advice. Its such a nice antique piece of equipment, and fully usable. can't wait to fire it up.....
The bottom of the tank doesn't have any numbers printed, only the words "made in England" the only thing printed on the side is "TILLEY-OWL...
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