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  1. Simon A
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    Newbie collection

    Pleased to say the blowtorch now has a nice homemade leather pump cup made the @David Shouksmith way. All working fine. On the look out for a...
    Post by: Simon A, Sep 10, 2020 in forum: Open Forum
  2. Simon A
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    My shed

    Oh dear, I’m going to have to get a bigger shed, if that’s what collecting does to you.
    Post by: Simon A, Sep 6, 2020 in forum: Pressure Lamp Discussion Forum
  3. Simon A
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    Newbie collection

    Thanks all. @David Shouksmith I’ve got all the bits just need the washers to put in between them! @Henry Plews I’ve emailed @the fettlebox and...
    Post by: Simon A, Sep 6, 2020 in forum: Open Forum
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    Newbie collection

    My “collection” so far. 1937 Coleman 242b, March 1974 Tilley 246b and a Sievert 556 blowtorch (trying to find some washers for it, anyone?). I’m...
    Thread by: Simon A, Sep 4, 2020, 18 replies, in forum: Open Forum
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    Interesting collection

    A friend up my road has collected an interesting collection acquired locally. Most are wick lanterns but I’ve taken some extra photos of the...
    Thread by: Simon A, Aug 28, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Open Forum
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    Chalwyn's older story and more

    By pure coincidence just chatting to a mate up the road and look what he’s got![ATTACH][ATTACH]
    Post by: Simon A, Aug 28, 2020 in forum: Open Forum
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    Chalwyn's older story and more

    Thanks, really interesting.
    Post by: Simon A, Aug 28, 2020 in forum: Open Forum
  8. Simon A
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    How to light a duel fuel lantern with kerosene generator?

    Thanks Henry, Your line, The magic is in the fuel/air tube below the valve and safely out of sight in the tank. led me to give the FA tube a soak...
    Post by: Simon A, Aug 21, 2020 in forum: Pressure Lamp Discussion Forum
  9. Simon A
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    How to light a duel fuel lantern with kerosene generator?

    Hi Sedgman, There’s no reservoir so somewhere along it’s history the generator got replaced with a kero one. It was my grandfather’s so maybe he...
    Post by: Simon A, Aug 20, 2020 in forum: Pressure Lamp Discussion Forum
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    How to light a duel fuel lantern with kerosene generator?

    Thanks Alex, I read that thread, but I couldn’t find a thread ref kero gen in a duel fuel lantern. Thanks Mackburner, I seem to have to open the...
    Post by: Simon A, Aug 20, 2020 in forum: Pressure Lamp Discussion Forum
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    How to light a duel fuel lantern with kerosene generator?

    Hi all, I’m very new to all this. I’ve inherited a Coleman 242b (1937 Canada) with a kerosene generator. What’s the best way to light it when...
    Thread by: Simon A, Aug 20, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Pressure Lamp Discussion Forum
  12. Simon A
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    Coleman 242b, 1937?

    @Henry Plews thanks so much for the info Henry. All the best Simon
    Post by: Simon A, Aug 19, 2020 in forum: 242 & 246 letter variants, 2243
  13. Simon A
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    Coleman 242b, 1937?

    Thanks AussiePete, some Mother’s arrived today! Doesn’t seem to be too many Colemans in the UK Europe. But definitely looking to fine some more...
    Post by: Simon A, Aug 18, 2020 in forum: 242 & 246 letter variants, 2243
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    Coleman 242b, 1937?

    Thanks Henry. Where do you get your parts from? Is there anywhere in particular you look out for lanterns in the UK?
    Post by: Simon A, Aug 18, 2020 in forum: 242 & 246 letter variants, 2243
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    Coleman 242b, 1937?

    Thanks, martin.
    Post by: Simon A, Aug 17, 2020 in forum: 242 & 246 letter variants, 2243
  16. Simon A
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    Coleman 242b, 1937?

    Thanks Alex. It did take a while to get lit! Where do you get your lanterns from, in the UK? I fear I may have the bug!
    Post by: Simon A, Aug 17, 2020 in forum: 242 & 246 letter variants, 2243
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    Coleman 242b, 1937?

    Couldn’t wait for the peerless mantles so got some generic Coleman ones. Actually very pleased with the result. It pulses but maintains...
    Post by: Simon A, Aug 17, 2020 in forum: 242 & 246 letter variants, 2243
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    Coleman 242b, 1937?

    Thanks Henry, I’ll post when I get the mantle. Cheers Simon
    Post by: Simon A, Aug 17, 2020 in forum: 242 & 246 letter variants, 2243
  19. Simon A
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    Coleman 242b, 1937?

    Thanks MYN, the photo was taken once i had turned off the valve. While it was burning all I could see was the heat haze, which wouldn’t have shown...
    Post by: Simon A, Aug 16, 2020 in forum: 242 & 246 letter variants, 2243
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    Coleman 242b, 1937?

    Thanks for all your advice. After a lot of pre heating it produced a flame for me. A couple of leaks at joints which need tightening then its...
    Post by: Simon A, Aug 16, 2020 in forum: 242 & 246 letter variants, 2243
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