Major power outage in Scotland!

Discussion in 'Pressure Lamp Discussion Forum' started by ColinG, Oct 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM.

  1. ColinG United Kingdom

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    The recent storm - Amy I believe it's called - has hit the west coast and power is out all over the place. Still, it's a chance to bring out the lanterns again!

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    I don't collect much since the prices went through the roof - thanks COVID lockdowns - but it's nice to take one off the shelf to fulfill it's original function.

    This is my Coleman 639 (actually a converted 635 with a new Genny) and boy is it bright!

    I've ordered one of these for emergencies. It was the next task but the storm caught me off guard!

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    This should do the trick, shame it's doesn't run off kero!
     
  2. MYN

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    Perfect time for a light up :thumbup:
     
  3. Jean J

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    Our power went off for about 40 minutes yesterday morning. I’d just brought the Tilley stove over from the pig hoose and filled a pan with water for a cuppie when it came back on again. Never mind there’s still a chance we will lose power again over the weekend. Hope you’re not out for too long Colin but still, it’s an ill wind as they say!
     
  4. Fireexit1 United Kingdom

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    Looks like it’s doing the job well Colin.
    I expect your proposed generator will digest kerosene but that might be more expensive than the red diesel?
     
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    That lantern is certainly doing the job!:thumbup::thumbup:
     

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