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Thanks for the info!

I did a outward attachment and the FL6 works fine...the mantle spreads quite wide and that seems to enhance the light output a bit...
Still, next time I'll go for a inside attachment again to check the difference...

More thoughts welcome!

Cheers!

Ive

Hi there Bommel,

Thanks for the fast reply!
I have to use my FL6 tonight and tomorrow
I also found this thing about a similar Tilly AL series lamp...
Still it's not to specific about mantle attachment

Does anyone else have some clues?

Thx!

Ive

Hi all,

I would like to know how the mantle is attached to a Tilly FL6 burner,
especially the underside of the mantle as the Tilly FL6 uses 2 hole mantles:

Does one have to fit it with the attaching cord on the outside or do you attach the mantle with the cord on the inside...

I used the last option before and it works fine...but I would like to know the exact way to get things done once and for all

Happy 2007!

Ive Vandewalle
Antwerp, Belgium

Hi all,

I had the same trouble with my Day-Lite...and this was indeed solved with fixing a new niple...

Succes!

The Standard 2045 trouble is not solved yet because of the Tilley FL6 getting into action...more later then...
I'll get back with pictures when all is settled down

Hi Jonas,

Indeed...although we speak a Germanic based language here in the Flemish part of Belgium...it's utterly hard to write German...I can read it quite good but can't speak or write it...funny!...same with Swedish
We don't use it...that's why...we do use French and English though...
Keep up the good work!

'Vielen Dank' for handling this English section on your forum

Hi again,

Thanks for the good info...much apreciated!
I fitted a Luxor 200/300 cp mantle for the moment...couldn't get hold of anything else...like the 2 hole Petromax 500cp mantles...
Still a bit small, but it works

This is my FL6...I'm actually restoring it right now...it needed new paint in a propper way...a spare parts set (washers/pump leather) is ordered and will be installed...

Another question: does the burner simply slide over the gas-tube without clicking into possition...Mine just slides into possition...no steel washer or clip on the gas-tube...it looks a bit weird having the burner attached like that...normal ?

That looks like a Day Lite indeed...
This is mine...seems similar...

Thanks Karli,

I will receive it next week I supose...
Never used a Tilley before...that's why I posed questions...
I'm known with handling pressure lanterns so that won't be too much trouble...
I will need some info on the 2 hole mantles...size...how they look like...I still can buy the 2 holed ones used in those gas powered Camping Gas lanterns...but are they the right size?
Don't think so...

Keep me up to date!

Thanks, Ive

Hi all,

I got hold of a FL6 recently...I will receive it next week I hope...
This light is awsome and huge, that's why we all are extatic about it I supose...I will use it to light up downhill streetluge meetings...

Question 1:
I would like to know if anyone out there has one or used it before...and can explain the usage a bit for us...

Question 2:
What mantles are used and how do they look like...I know that I won't be able to find the exact ones here in Belgium...but maybe I will be lucky to find something suitable...

Question 3:
Does anyone have some kind of user manual other than the PDF file mentioned on this superb website...

All info welcome...Thanks!

Hi again,

I found some more info about the lanterns...Meteorite was a company from Bimingham, England that produced these lanterns during WWII...
An American is selling the same portside and starboard side laterns that I have...
Using object number 3773192590 on the best known auction site wil get you there...

Hi all,

It seems that these lanterns are also reproduced...
See KLIPPERLIGHT ...
Even if it would be a reproduction, it's still a lovely light to use...
More info about my Meteorite lanterns welcome!

Hi Aladdin,

I got them from my girlfriends brother...they were in a shed when he bought his house...the 2 other one's stil need some cleaning up and the heatproof lamp glasses need to be replaced...the lenzes on those 2 other one's are 90° one's with an extra coloured glass that can be removed...they are also double wick burners...
I'll try to take a picture later...
All info welcome...

Hi all,

I used this lantern to brighten up the atmosphere at newyear's evening...the lantern spent quite some time up my parents attic but did the trick!
Here's how it looks like

It's a double wick lantern with a 360° lens system, brand name is Meteorite, serial number says 92156 3M, ship name: San Gaspar...
I wonder if this lantern is ginuine or some kind of remake that looks old...or from a ship that had a few thousands of lights on board somewhere in Taiwan

This is how it looks like when burning...an ideal visible light when your ship is stationary...there's a hoop on top and bottom to pull it up the mast...Any info welcome...I also have the portside and starboard ones too...

Hi all,

I fitted a completely new upper section to the Day Lite latern now...a new jet and needle was added too...(all Petromax)
All this makes it working properly now...but I found a spot where the fount is losing pressure...at the preheater base...a bad soldering must cause this...
To avoid further costs on it, I bought a ex military Petromax...this 1965 lantern works superb !!! and came with a metal carying box...

I've bought a second one too, couldn't resist it...it's never used and is in mint condition...

Hi all,

Today my dad and I got the Standard 2045 going, here's a picture...

After a minute, the burning proccess was stoped when I noticed a minor leakage at the main control wheel...This was the best action regarding the fact that the lantern works on petrol (Benzine) instead of petroleum...
When this is solved I'll take some more pictures ( that will be next year )

All tha best,

Ive

Hi all,

I solved the problem in the end...The Day Lite latern needs genuine Petromax 500CP mantles...I fitted one and it does the trick...no more wicked halo buning thing or running too hot...
I used coleman 500CP mantles also...but they seem to be not long enough...and that might have been it I think...

So thanks all for all info mentioned...I hope all this might solve trouble for others too...regarding a Day Lite Petromax look-a-like

Over and out! (for this thread I mean :)...

Ive

:DIndeed Jonas,

There's some trouble with the server...
Your explanation make's sense....a 500cp mantle should work in the end...I will fit one as soon as this one is worn out...I've lit the lantern again tonight and it settles down reasonably...this means that there's still some small flaming after 1,5 hours...but...indeed too much gas is generated for the 300 or something mantle maybe...
I received a Day Lite instruction manual from Alan ....

Still...it's hard to get things going right after all...I ordered some bits and pieces from your site...I presume they will arrive next week ...no?
(Order Nr: 945...)

Still explaining to the girlfriend and friends why I sometimes sit outside watching my lantern burning ;)...they just don't get it

PS: definitly some server trouble...I posted this reply before your answer?....hhhmmm...wicked!

Hi all,
My Day Lite burns better now with a 350cp mantle...I also had the Rapid heater going again...and the pressure meter is now completely restored...
Still it burns with a fierce, faint flame that licks the top of the lantern...the U shaped mixing tube is red hot too...and some green as well from the copper being burnt away I presume...
I don't know if all this is normal...any info will do
Check this small movie of the problem...it might "shine some light" on the things mentioned above...

MOVIE...(Windows .WMV format...if MAC Quicktime is needed let me know)