since I "nipped" up and tightened down the control cock the lamp hasn't leaked from the washer and it ran ok for over two hours last night without...
there is a lead washer that seals the control valve to the fount on my Austramax 3/300 lantern and has developed a slight leak. I have tighten the...
a lot of good stuff on show and I would have liked to call in just for a look see, but I was elsewhere for the weekend
thanks Tony as that did the trick. :) I had no idea that the knob was a screw on. the lamp is now all re-sealed ready for a fire up and test...
many thanks, I'll give that a go
I'm giving an old Tilley, circa 1950's I think, a birthday with new seals, a leather cup and have also replaced the hood that was full of holes....
just sent you a message Tony
is it possible to get the newer style washers? more out of curiosity than anything I dont think I really need to replace them as the lamp works...
the pair without a hole. for the pump and valve to act as a non return
I purchased from the Fettlebox a viton washer seal kit Tilley Washer Kit - The Fettlebox for my late model X246B (mid 1990's) Tilley. Last time I...
that is bad news, lived near the factory for years and a local landmark. should have bought a new hood the last time I was there as mine has got a...
still around, matter of fact used the Austramax for a few days while out camping recently. I'll check to make sure I've still got these orings...
looks the same as mine that has the plastic release screw. maybe contact Austramax on ph 61 3 93832577 or tw sands and co https://www.twsands.com.au/
yes, I should have mentioned, found a few ounces of gold the largest nugget being over 15 grams with many over one gram using Minelabs GPX600 and...
around Georgetown, Queensland
I've just spent a few weeks prospecting for gold in the Aussie outback up near the top end of Australia. my base camp was a canvas tent and for...
seeing that, I'm going to have to seek out a Petromax to add to my little collection
looks like part of the world that I must put on my bucket list to visit, beautiful.
maybe check out these links Coleman Canada lanterns 1946 – 1970 Old Coleman Parts > Categories The Old Town Coleman Center
the Feuerhand hurricane lamps are very good. I've got a couple and usually have one burning outside all night as a security light
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