Hello folks.
I'm new to this forum.
I purchased a petromax 150 HK from Pelam and received it yesterday.
Started using it right away, and noticed two issues:
1. Right away I noticed that there is a leak at the ventilation screw #13. I removed it and checked for particles etc and cleaned it but it still leaks, no matter how tight I turn it (hand tight).
2. Later on during the day, as I was pumping up the lantern, I noticed that kerosene was leaking out down the fount. I noticed that it's coming from the end of the nozzle, where the cleaning needle sticks out. Even though the hand wheel #111 is pointing up, there is kerosene leaking from the nozzle.
I confirmed that it leaks even if the cleaning needle is up or down. I removed the needle and nozzle and replaced it with the spare parts that came with the lantern, but it still leaks.
What can I do? In the case of the ventilation screw, it looks like the whole manometer unit should be replaced. In the case of the leak at the nozzle, is there some adjustment that I can try? Or do I just have a defective lantern that should be sent back?
Looking foward to hearing any suggestions or if anyone has any similar experiences to share I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Stuart