New Aida Owner

radams · 10. Juli 2007

Hi Everyone,
I just recently got my first AIDA and I love it! I have been a Coleman Quick-lite and AGM Ready Lite guy til now. It's like the difference between a single engine Prop airplane and a Lear Jet!
Anyway, I have looked for a clue as to how to date my AIDA and so far haven't seen anything helpful. Also, When did they stop manufacturing the AIDA, at least under that name.
Thanks Much
-Randall

Doron Papo · 11. Juli 2007

you can find a lot of info here:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/munwai/homepage.htm
also a picture of the lanter will help in dating

radams · 11. Juli 2007

Hi again,
Thanks for the reply, I noticed the numbers “3055” on the bottom of the fount.
If AIDA has the same type dating system as Coleman, It would mean it was manufactured in March of 1955.
I am trying to attach a photo. I don't know if I was successful.
Thanks
-Randall

I have added a photo of what it looked like before I cleaned it up and buffed it.

Doron Papo · 12. Juli 2007

That numbers are relevant for lanterns from the 1960's
as this one looks older because of the pre-heater knob
the lantern should be from the 1950's
what model is it?

radams · 12. Juli 2007

The Nameplate says “AIDA EXPRESS RECORD”

Doron Papo · 15. Juli 2007

it should also have a model number i.e
1250,1350 or 1500

radams · 15. Juli 2007

Oh, It's a 1500
I just received a new preheater and the correct mantles from READYLYT yesterday. I fired it up and was nearly BLINDED!!! This is the brightest lantern I've ever seen! Tested it for an hour and didn't have to pump. Didn't seem to lose any pressure the whole time!
One more Question though... Is it normal for the fount to get REAL warm to the touch?
I may get one of the heat shields from Britelyt to keep it cooler.
-Randall

Doron Papo · 16. Juli 2007

Hi
these are very bright and the 1500 is 500cp lantern
the found would get hot so no worries.
if you can still touch it and not get burnt