Thanks for reply, both these lamps have alloy type pumps but look better with all brass i think so i will fit these as i have spares. Shame that...
Not posted for a while , been busy fettling. However i have two rusty cages for cleaning and noticed the different type of handle connection....
Thank's for replies to topic. On close inspection as its completly stripped down there is no sign of any paint that has been applied of those...
Just purchased a 300x from a collector, only needing a wipe down and seal change but on inspection the control knob is from a bialadin. My...
On the theme of brightness, just finished a Tl116 lamp which on initial lighting gives of a good light but after a few minutes running the...
Thank,s for replies and links to photo's, unfortunatly the paint quality is rough and the black residue covers all the top and some of the...
Have just recieved a "Pork pie" table lamt to refurbish, it appears to be painted gold but the top is covered in a black residue which appears to...
Before i sign off on this thread, sorry for the pun. Is it normal or just to repair like for like to replace the nrv in the control cock as other...
Wall lamp sorted, as explained on wrong thread"300x", Got a tap to clear the threads and waiting for rubber parts to finish lamp. Clive.
Just my luck not to have this tap but it is a bit special. Ex electrical engineer so i had bsp but nothing this fine at 26 tpi. Probably never...
Bought one off E Bay, cost me £3.00 ish inc postage, Was lucky to find a used one, plug tap as well so it cleared all the threads easily as the...
Sorry for confusion but somehow topic has changed to my problem with Tilley Wall lamp and re tapped swan neck with broken alloy tap. My fault....
Thank's for return ideas. Usually clean parts in vinegar or lemon juice diluted."warm". I am going to replace alloy control cock with a brass one...
Just a thought but the spring is there for a purpose, to fully retract the cleaning wire which could restrict the flow of fuel to the burner. Clive.
Just fired up this 300x and the light output is one of the best i have fettled, considering i used the vaporiser i removed from my Vapalux which...
Update on thread, 1/2"Bsb. Now re tapped and working. Clive.
Butter has hit the carpet, unfortunately it was on fire when it snapped off an burnt the carpet. Drilled the remains out so just need to clear the...
Thank's for reply but there is a blockage somewhere and i suspect the nrv so it will need to come out one way or another. I wonder if the thread...
As mentioned in my 300x post i have a Tilley wall lamp to fettle which is proving difficult to remove the valve from the cranked stalk. Tried...
I am in the process of fettling a 300x which has a dubious vaporiser so i will try it on this lamp just to see how it performs , probably the same...
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