Pressure issues!

fox0512 · 9. Oktober 2011

Hi all

I have one of those cheap Petromax/anchor look alike made lanterns...My newer 1 works a treat and burns very bright...I pick up a second one recently and the tank does not hold pressure or generate any pressure whatsoever..I tried the pump from the newer lantern with no luck...there does not seem to be air leaking from anywhere...Is this a problem from inside the tank???

Any help much appreciated....

Michael

Starklichttechnik · 9. Oktober 2011

you sure you get any pressure into the tank ? you sure that the pump does let air in ?

fox0512 · 9. Oktober 2011

Hi..Thank for the reply.

Just tried it again...No pressure in tank! even with new pump

Starklichttechnik · 9. Oktober 2011

did you check the valve at the bottom of the pump ? does it work properly ? in case that not, air may escape by the pump leather.

fox0512 · 9. Oktober 2011

Hi

Is it possible to remove this valve and clean etc??

fox0512 · 9. Oktober 2011

Hi

Thanks for the help I loosened the valve and cleaned it....working now...thanks again

Starklichttechnik · 9. Oktober 2011

well done !

fox0512 · 9. Oktober 2011

Thanks

Now that I know how to fix it...it was a big drama for nothing!!!