Beiträge von vmax29

  • Polar No. 3

    Karli, Beautiful lamp! And a completely intact shade! I agree better left untouched. It is amazing to have a lamp that old in such great condition. :respekt: Did you build the box for it?


    Thank you for the pictures,


    Sean

  • Polar No. 3

    Matthias,


    It came out much better than I expected. A bit different than working on the Petromaxes. I am really happy with it now. I need to find a nice spot near my other lamps to display it.


    Thanks!
    Sean

  • Polar No. 3

    Thanks Karli,


    Everything checks out and it is definitely operational. I agree with you this may be better off left unlit at this point. :done:


    Kind regards,


    Sean

  • Polar No. 3

    Hi Björn, Thanks! The 11A must be really scarce as well. I haven't seen one up for sale. Do let me know if you manage to find one!


    Best Regards,
    Sean

  • Polar No. 3

    Well, I finally got around to finishing up the restoration on the No. 3. I left a lot of the original paint, as much as I could. The tank was completely painted over in flat black when I got it so I stripped it to bare metal and repainted it. I then applied the new decals and replaced a few of the missing parts. The Manometer was tough to repair but it seems to be fine now. All the dents came out and the entire chimney was crushed down and bent to one side but I was able to pry it back into place with no damage. Thanks again to everyone who helped me track down parts. Special thanks to Mat for the decals and the door knob. I really appreciate all the help here.


    Hope this finds you all well,


    Sean


    http://picasaweb.google.com/vm…Album#5408370021160478962

  • History

    Hi John,


    That is how I got started and it is a great hobby. My first lamp was a "New" 500 CP Petromax lantern. I never cease to find something new. All good answers to your questions about the history of the name. I can't think to add anything. This forum and website is a really great site to begin (the best in my opinion) Here is another good site to look at:


    http://terrence.marsh.faculty.noctrl.edu/lantern/index.htm


    Enjoy your new lamp and take care of it. It will serve you well.


    Best Regards,


    Sean


    PS hello to all my friends around the world in cyber lantern land.


    My lamps:


    http://picasaweb.google.com/vmax29/PetromaxAlbum#

  • Polar No. 3

    Many thanks to the people on this forum that helped me track down the parts I need to restore this lamp!!!! I'll post up some pictures as soon as I get a chance to finish it up!


    Sean

  • Polar No. 3

    Does anyone else have one of these lamps that might be able to send me a few hi res pictures of the decals. I have a gentleman that can recreate the decals but he needs a clear glare free jpg to do so.


    Thanks,


    Sean

  • problems with pressure

    One to two minutes running the torch (pre heater) and watch the gauge. Introduce more pressure (pump slowly and steadily) as it drops while watching for the flash over point in the mantle. Once this happens you can flip the pre heater closed and let the mantle warm up on its own. The object here is to generate enough heat to vaporize the fuel before it hits the jet. If the jet is spewing out liquid fuel you were a bit too quick and need to let things heat up more. The lamp should burn for quite some time before requiring more pressure once the pre heater is shut.


    If you suspect it, find the leak like Sebastian said, especially if there is a quick loss of pressure from the font with the pre heater shut down. Another way to check for the leak is a glass full of dish soap and water. Use a paint brush to brush the solution around the seals. The bubbles will show you where the leak is at. Also make sure the font is full. You should be able to quickly come up to full pressure just past the red mark if the tank is full. Make sure there is plenty of fuel in the font. If not then it is Boyle's law at work. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boyle%27s_law not enough volume of fuel and you will pump until you are blue in the face and not have much pressure for the lamp to operate.


    Have fun,
    Sean

  • Polar No. 3

    Hi Karli,


    No, Ill give the benifit of the doubt there. Looks like Fed Ex dropped the ball (or the package) this time. When I saw the box it was obvious that there was a lot of pressure put on the package. This is the third lamp I ordered and the only one to arrive damaged. Luck of the draw I guess. Its a long way from Jaipur to Jackson. So I figure Fed Ex has insurance. I can and will file the claim. A little experience to share though from a new collector to others. Anyone ordering antique lamps should request dis assembly and separate packing of delicate components such as the shade and manometer. It will save a lot of problems. In all honesty vk communicates everything so there are usually no surprises. Just my experience thus far.


    I am finally off from work for the day! :applaudit: I am relaxing in the yard with the 834 and the Kamplite both in service. This is a good hobby.


    Sean

  • AGM Kamplite

    A HASAG globe would work for a static display but I would need the original style globe to light the lamp through the opening in the bottom. The globe is fixed with screws and does not swing down to light. Hope I don't go through toomany mantles!!!:D

  • AGM Kamplite

    Hi Karli,


    The kamplite seems to be the most plentiful of this type still available here in the us. Followed by the JC Higgins model then the Thermos. The original few military lamps seem almost non existent. It would be nice to come across one of those at a yard sale! It is an interesting variation on the older donut style lamps from Europe. I have not come across replacement globes for this lamp though and would like to find a spare to keep around. If anyone has any info on this please contact me.


    Thanks,


    Sean

  • Lots of questions

    OK, I was looking at that burned up set in the left hand side of the picture. The jet looks a lot like my 250 CP jets so you may be right. As for the newer Petromax lamps I guess I just got lucky because mine has never failed to light off and I have used it dozens of times without any problems. And I didn't see that that glass initially. It looks like it is too small for sure. Anyway, nice lamp you have there!

  • Lots of questions

    Antonio,


    Is the lamp a 250 CP? If it is then modern reproduction jets and needles should fit it. You can salvage the old jet (nipple) by carefully cleaning the inside with a drill bit by hand. just don't push through the jet orifice and use a needle and and a penetrating oil to finish the job. Good luck with the lamps. Show us some more pictures.


    Best regards,
    Sean


    250 CP parts on this site: http://www.pelam.de/index.php?cPath=30_49_78


    Side note: I have a new (repro) 500 cp Petromax we were using this weekend camping. I really have no complaints. Anyone know if these "new" lamps of different name are all from the same manufacturer in Hong Kong?

  • Petromax 834

    Zitat

    Originally posted by karli
    There will be a big problem to needle the new brass jeets.


    It shouldn't be a problem. I have been cleaning the jets with a spray carburetor cleaner and compressed air. The original jet must have some rust and I cant find a small enough wire or needle to get through the jet. The only ones available here stateside are brass. So I picked up a couple and I will change them out as necessary. Just want to get the lamp back working so I can use it. It works very well when I get it going.


    Regards,
    Sean

  • Petromax 834

    Zitat

    Originally posted by Ausserstädtischer
    Yes, especially after you have drinking some beers:prost:


    That would certainly ruin anyone's evening. :trink: