Hi again! It’s so annoying when parts breaks. I have seen here on CPL that if You place the NRV in a drilling machine chuck, it is easier to...
Hi @Roy Allan! Regarding the above, the NRV is a serviceable one also used on the Optimus 1551 500CP lantern. It’s the #10 in the Petromax...
Maybe alreadey been covered in other post (but I haven’t found it). Here’s a tip for Preassure gauges with preassure release if one looses the...
What a great light output I got on my Optimus 1551, it has a Egret mantle on. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Regards Matti
I am answering an older post I know. Here’s my info regarding the Hipolito lantern I own. Number are 2528. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
You must replace the lead washer there too if it have been loosened. Unscrew the control wheel if it touches the rapid burner
Check the new mantles so that they are correct for the lantern. Some are good and some are bad even if they are of correct type I have noted....
Hi! Go to the post below and open the guide there. It will help you! Petromax 826 clean up/restoration guidance needed
If the lantern has been cleaned properly it may be a fuel issue. It’s common that people uses fuel intended for wick lanterns and after changing...
Thank You! Thank You! I will post more pictures later when all parts have been cleaned and washers changed. Have a nice werkend!
Hello! I acquired a Hipolito H 202/250 V. Automatic lantern yesterday. I am familiar with the swedish lanterns but this is my first Hipolito....
Thanks @MYN for Your answer. Yes we have Aspen 4 fuel. I have it already as fuel to my Klippo/Honda lawn mover. Great that I can use it to mix...
Hello! Regarding Is there anyone in Sweden that can direct me to eqvivalent product on the swedish market? I have found this product labeled...
Here in southern Sweden the mrs and I had a rainy, but wonderful evening. Med vänlig hälsning Matti [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Happy New Year 2024!! Here in Sweden its still some 11 hours left of december 31. Planning to light up a ”user” Optimus 300 that I can leave...
The 300 is an affordable and well performing lantern. I have a later made model. [ATTACH] Matti
Did You get it running well at the end? Regards Matti
Hi again! The mantle is too large. The lantern is basically a 350/550CP lantern though. So to use it with this mantle the nozzle has to be...
I have made my own tubes that makes pre-heat work better. [ATTACH] Keep collecting
[ATTACH] Is the Tilley 191 mantle suitable for a Optimus 200 lantern? Recently got my hands on 5 of them. Regards Matti
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