Handi KeroPet

Discussion in 'Handi' started by Mantis, Oct 7, 2012.

  1. Mantis

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    This lantern has a steel hood. Other than the word Handi on the control wheel and globe there are no other inscriptions to be found. I had to remove the rust from the collar, bottom of the font and frame plate, then sprayed with anti-rust paint. Otherwise in excellent working condition. Having looked at other images of Handi lanterns it appears I have probably put the needle control on the wrong side, should be pointing away from the control wheel.

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    Any trace of any sort of plating on the hood. I havn't seen anything else except enamelled steel hoods. The shape of the hood is the old version.

    You are right about the pricker control lever. :)
     
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    The hood has no traces of ever having been enameled, most unusual.
    Have to say I am not impressed with the design of the needle control handle. Very flimsy with a brass shaft and just relying on a screw clamp, not sturdy in my books compared with a Coleman.
     
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    I'm just thinking what has been used for rust protection on the hood. I wouldn't have thought they would sell something that would rust the first time it was used.

    I agree about the pricker lever. I find it difficult to get the level set just right and it's too easy to bump.
     
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    Well I had to remove minor rust from the hood and if I had a buffing wheel would go so far as to polish it off. So have sprayed CRC on it while not in use to stop the rust. It is the first time I have ever come across a bare steel hood on a lantern.
     

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