Tilley Lamp Won't Light - Mantle Problem?

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  1. Beagle2

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    Hello forum, my Tilley lantern won't light after storage.

    It generates and holds pressure ok.

    I pre-heat as normal but upon lighting nothing happens. It doesn't flame up, just hisses.

    I fitted a new genuine mantle. Normally I use the 'Happy' type with the metal clip. This one has a draw string but seemed to fit.

    Is the mantle shape ok? Maybe sagging?

    Before fitting the mantle I inspected and cleaned the needle; condition seemed ok.

    Any help greatly received.

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  2. Matthew92

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    The sagging mantle is because the lower string is not tied onto the spigot. In the second picture, you can see it's hanging down onto the vapouiser.
     
  3. phaedrus42

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    I'm sorry to ask a silly question, but if it is just hissing, is there known good paraffin in the tank?
     
  4. Beagle2

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    Thanks for the ideas.

    I poured the 2 year old paraffin out and it was cloudy and slightly green...

    Filled with fresh and it lit nicely with a reassuring pop.

    I thought paraffin lasted indefinitely. Maybe not.

    Just need to correctly fit a new mantle and it can be put to use.

    Thanks
     
  5. WimVe

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    Hello @Beagle2,

    Welcome to this forum.
    Well I guess you shouls have poured the fuel out BEFORE storage. Besides the already mentioned bad mantle fitting.
     
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    Welcome aboard!:thumbup:
     
  7. Beagle2

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    Thank you all.

    Lesson learnt for next time.

    Was wondering too why my Primus no.1 wasn't lighting (!)
     

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