Lantern to lamp

Hi, here is my X246B converted to a lamp using parts from Ebay. The seller supplies everything needed to carry this out. It works very well. I also have bought seal kits from the forums sponsors

 

I always wondered if they were any good. I just might treat myself...

 

Well worth it. Treat yourself.

 

Hi @Norman Murray

Wold it be this one from Julian Shaw? https://www.tilleylampsandstoves.com/product-page/tilley-lamp-x246b-conversion-kit-from-18

It is generally cheaper to buy direct from his website than from eBay.

Regards, Jeremy

 

Yes. I'm having a bit of bother sealing the extension to the base though. There's a slight weep when I use it.

 

Thread sealant - Loctite Blue is medium strength and threads can be unscrewed if necessary without too much difficulty.

 

I thought about a copper washer. What do you think?

 

I am surprised the standard washer doesn’t seal well as with the control cock. I have never used a copper washer for anything previously so am unable to offer an opinion, however I’ll be interested to hear your feedback. I was going to suggest a small amount of “gas” pterodactyl tape around the thread.

Regards, Jeremy

 

I'll try a copper or fibre washer. If no joy, then I'll give the Loctite a try.

 

Hi Norman
I have not seen one of these kits close up but I changed the seals on a TL120a which has a similar arrangement with the removable stem to yours and I found that there were two control tap washers in there so maybe try that first?

regards
pb

edit ; I spoke to @Henry Plews about it and he thought that Tilley may have originally had 1 washer but thicker than normal

I may have made up some of my own washers out of different thickness viton and mixed and matched until it felt ok.. it was over a yr ago now

 

Thanks for that.

 

A thought: why do you need the tank cap?
It distracts with its different material, colour, shine from the design of the table lamp. At least if it isn't made from brass to match the tank.
It also does not much as it comes to strenght because it isn't connected to the tube.

 

It was standard equipment on TL120A table lamps
TL 120A Sept. 1972

@Anthony has an example without the tank cap but it may have been discarded by a previous owner.
TL120A Feb 1981

No it isn't but it does hold the cap firmly against the top of the tank and the connection is reinforced by the knurled nut thus making the top of the tank more rigid and less prone to distortion.