cheers Peter Paul
Hi again The "prince of Darkness" still eludes me .... Thanks to a fellow CPLer I now have a new jet, cleaner wire and mantle to install in my...
Neil your describing "Plan B" The lemon scented gum wand is part of "Plan A" Paul :doh: :doh:
Thanks Guys ... your responses made me laugh. I've sent PT's to David and Paul_M thanks I am a stubborn old cuss and determined to make this lamp...
Guys thanks for the above hints and tips I've dismantled the entire lamp and cleaned it out as much as I can. (Hot water/detergent/carbureter...
Thanks Guys Jeff & David ... I'll take some photos of the Veritas tonight. It came with a very faded receipt that I will try and scan. regards Paul
cheers Nils Paul
A quick update Dismantled the heater and cleaned all the surface dirt off. A quick heat and quench (x 4) got a lot of carbon from the burner. A...
:D/ more photos Fitted FOGAS jet, pricker and airtube Vapouriser bent and annealed as per the above advise. A quick pre-heat and away she goes...
Very flippantly .... Its a NICE one.... :)
Thanks Jeff I've had a quick go at dismantling the control cock. I could get the large wheel out of the main body by undoing the nut and...
Hi again One of my 'new' lamps is a Veritas, it is similar to the 350 that I have seen on this and other sites. It has an old invoice marked 1956...
Neil your advice is invaluable ... thank you the rod is a piece of solid brass approx 1/2" in diamater 50cm in length of unknown origin and use....
Thanks for that advice I'll wait until I've practiced on some brass rod that I've got. Paul
Thanks Nils I just assembled the burner from the storage box for the photo. I was unsure about the ring position, the 5.56 cartridge doesn't...
Some photos The photos don't not really show it ... but I've cleaned the bowl with Copper/Stainless cleaner which is what I use to clean my...
Nils photo of the burner note the sawn of rifle cartridge substituing for the missing airtube. The reflector is definetly not steel based...
Hi I bought a "Cat Brand" clone for $20 (Australian) from a "flea market". The chrome was in good shape and it cleaned up beautifully with some...
Thanks Nils I'll take some more photos soon as I have dismantled the heater to start the cleaning and installation of the replacement...
Hi Could members please share their wisdom on their use of the Battery Charger/Washing Soda/Hot water method of cleaning metals? I have...
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