Great success, it appeared! After 5 mins it gradually came to a stop. Doesn’t seem to be leaking from the fount ....
Decided to have a go with a 310 that I got hold of, with (I think) the original glass: [ATTACH] Time to disassemble: [ATTACH] It’s got some weird...
And the money shot: [ATTACH]
I thought I’d have a go at a Bialaddin 305 from 1961. It happened to have quite a significant dent on the underside which I was sure would leak,...
Cheers :) I will attempt the soldering at a later date .... Surprisingly the leak didn’t show up when I first pressure tested it ...
And the money shot: [ATTACH] There does seem to be a tiny dribble of a leak from the bottom of the fount so I shall inspect later and see if I...
Put it back together today to see all was working. I think I may paint it at some point. The original Red enamel hood was reinstated with the...
Maybe I was just imagining it:[ATTACH]
@David Shouksmith I purchased it NOS about a year ago and have used it a few times, always following those instructions. I’ll give it another ago...
I thought I’d dig out my MOD Vapalux M320, as I’ve never taken it apart to see the condition of the washers etc, and if I recall it may have a...
Thanks very much @ColinG ! Hoping to give this a try later this coming week! :)
Thanks for the offer Martin; I did manage to source one, albeit at a significantly lower cost than the aforementioned website!
Thanks all for the advice. Managed to disassemble the old vapouriser to get the spirit well off, and managed to get the knob off the control cock...
Thanks for the advice. That chestnut colour looks great so I may try and find some of that. I think I’ll have to let it dry naturally, but it...
Colin, I’m looking at painting my 300X that I’m in the process of restoring. Did you prime it before using that paint, and does it still work...
Hi All, What is The general consensus about the Korean made Vapouriser’s on eBay that are available For Vapalux/Bialaddin and for Tilley. They...
Indeed, it’s definitely a learning curve but I’m thoroughly enjoying the process and glad that there are so many helpful people on this forum....
Thanks Gary, got everything off of the tank, and reassembled the NRV and Pump, and refitted the filler cap. I will try disassembling the control...
Is the spigot what Base camp refers to as a “Mantle Support” - Vapalux,& Bialaddin Lantern Spares V29? I think I will cut the Vapouriser in half...
Thanks Gary, I’ve removed done so and unscrewed the top of the burner : [ATTACH]
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