I'm wondering why they would do that? Installing a steel base plate makes them prone to rust.
Ah, don't get me wrong, I'm sure it's not that hard to find it in good condition - was just mentioning the condition of most used pieces seen on...
There seems to be a vast difference in how these early gasoline lamps are perceived in the UK (and across the ocean) vs how they are perceived in...
Playing with the idea of having a recently made lantern which is safe to operate on gasoline I learned about the Coleman 295 Powerhouse. It...
Yes, of course, common sense applies. :) Still, depending on conditions (for example very hot weather - here it's not uncommon to have 32-33...
Probably it depends a lot on lantern model and size. A 300cp lantern with 12cm wide glass won't have the same temperature on the glass as a 250CP...
Very interesting lamp. Since these were daily use items (particularly in areas where the electricity supply was down/problematic right after the...
Well, I first bought a Petromax clone to try and help an elderly relative who lives in a remote area and had some problems with the electrical...
Thanks Ian.
Indeed, the main problem would be is the lack of a positive shutoff. If the jet becomes unscrewed and the lamp bursts into flames there's no safe...
Indeed but it would block any subsequent attempts. Essentially I have one shot at it so I need to use a product known to work in such conditions.
What I am planning to do (after finding a suitable product) is something similar to repairing a windshield crack. Essentially to force the product...
No way :) For example the red silicone used for improvised automotive gaskets (which stays very flexible after it cures) is a very different...
Thanks, can you PM me a link to the item page? I'm looking to buy a Hasag and this is the right size for these lamps :)
Thanks guys. For some odd reason the clear charcoal lighter is all but gone from the big shops around here, they are pushing some brown colored...
Colin, what size were the cracked globes?
I'm very interested in the matter as I've recently bought a pre-war Solex C200 in relatively good condition but the original Solex globe is...
Thanks for all the information Martin. I was thinking that a bulbous type mantle would get closer to the vertical vaporizer of the Hasag then the...
Thanks Martin. I thought I was missing some information, but it appears that the Hasag 351 is pretty much on the same page wit the old Petromax...
I'm scratching my head over this: you are supposed to pre-heat the lamp, then slowly pump it up to about 2 bar. That's OK as long as you keep it...
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