No tug boat needed, just a good orse.
Unlike the great majority of wick lamps, these were intended to burn petrol or similar fuels. In most wick lamps the fuel is "loose" in the...
I considered a railway signal lamp, but rejected same as I felt that the heat output would be insufficient to prevent freezing of plumbing in...
Thanks for the link. Although not UK based, they ship affordably to the UK and I have ordered one jupiter lantern.
Thanks for the suggestions. I would prefer a long burning lamp to a heater in order to allow for secondary use as a light source. The Dietz...
A new lamp would be preferred, but a decent used one would serve. It is for frost prevention, cosmetic condition not important but must be in good...
Can anyone recommend a simple and inexpensive wick type hurricane lamp, with a long run time. At least 24 hours, 48 hours or longer would be...
I believe that BR used carbide lamps as inspection lamps or work lights by engineers, especialy at remore depots that lacked electricity. The...
I have had a scam email stating that a friend who is visiting India has run over and injured a sacred cow. Please send money for vet bills or risk...
In the UK, there are three main types of LPG pressure regulator. A fixed low pressure regulator, often used for heaters and cookers. A fixed high...
I used to get these calls repeadedly, sometimes several times a day. I seem to have stopped them after racialy insulting the callers. Not...
Not tried burning it, but sounds as though it might be better kept for hand sanitiser. For starting lamps, methylated spirits is the accepted...
One should be aware that prices of bio ethanol are currently inflated by the pandemic. Hand sanitiser has been in very short supply, and may be...
I have seen a pewter beer tankard engraved with similar markings, and with the captains name. Believed to be a gift to a newly qualified captain....
After rather a search, I obtained outsize warehouse coats in navy blue polycotton from this companyLab Coats | Hygiene Coats | Chef Wear | Aprons...
I feel one reason for the increase in prices is "preppers" or "doomers" stocking lanterns for use in case in case of any prolonged utility outages...
If I had a Tilley with a bulged tank, I would neither use it, nor scrap it, but would store the tank for future electrocution. I have previously...
True amber coloured glass can only be made in the factory. I have however coloured existing clear glass by use of colour "gel*" as used for...
Amber or deep yellow light wont actively repel insects, but it wont attract them. Most insects are attracted by ultraviolet, violet, and blue...
Agree, parts can be rather expensive, but the lamps are both attractive and useful. An Aladdin lamp is one of the few non pressure oil lamps that...
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