Petromax 829 Rescue

LittleBlue · 4. Juli 2023

Good Morning All,

My first post here and i hope the combined wisdom here can help me.

I have a 829 that i want to get working again. I have stripped the lantern down and started cleaning everything.

The first problem i have is that the fount is leaking at the filler. The filler is not straight and would need to be either removed, cleaned and re-soldered or soldered in place to fix the leak. There might be other leaks but i will fix one at a time.

Advice on how to proceed will be appreciated. Also what type of solder should i use?

LittleBlue · 4. Juli 2023

Some pictures of the lamp

Benz-ihn · 4. Juli 2023

Hello LittleBlue, welcome (do you've got a real name?) and greetings to SouthAfrica

There is a complete manual if you're following the link, although it is in german, but it describes all steps for a complete overhaul of your lantern.

Anleitung zur Grundüberholung einer Petromax 500

Good luck, and feel free to ask for further informations.

Best regards, Björn

LittleBlue · 4. Juli 2023

Hi Bjorn,

Thank you for that information. I am particularly interested to know if the filler can be removed from the fount and re=soldered in the correct position. Also the process to complete this task.

Kind Regards

Andrè

DrewDoyle · 8. August 2023

To fix the fount leak:

Assess for damage.

Remove filler tube carefully.

Clean tube and fount.

Use lead-free solder for fuel-related repairs.

Apply flux, solder with right heat.

Prioritize safety with gear and ventilation.