Thank you for the compliments.
Although the double tie mantles are more durable and may emmitt more light,I still prefer that classic shape of the original Petromax mantles,but when shrunk they don't always take that beautiful form,and many are too small.
I'm not familiar. Can you remove the chimney with your mantle support in place?
Thanks and good luck!
Many thanks for your comments gentlemen, much appreciated. The Coleman # 95 mantles are easy to get,but not cheap ($10 for a pack of 2) as you can see I wasted many trying to get the proper adjustment. It's really bright.......the picture shows it cooling down.
The mantle base and generator shield protecs the gen from the excess heat.....it works nicely.
One draw back is that the chimney cannot be removed without destroying a perfectly good mantle.
Thanks
Hi, thanks for your thoughts, I love my B M W "almost" as much as I love my PETROMAX ; )
Photos of custom made carry cases.
steel nozzle wont come loose.
Hi Tigang,
congrats on owning your first petromax. With time you will love this lantern,but you have to" tune "it to your liking.
Bjorn's theory about expansion is right on,it seems that the steel streches open the brass. I had nozzles just fall out while the lamp was running. I solved this problem by drilling the mixing chamber at 3 symetrical points ,just untill the bit makes a (counter sink)in the nozzle. Then thread the holes in the mixing chamber(8/32)and put 3 set screws in to lock it in place.
I used stainless screws because it seems to fuse to the nozzle when it gets red.
It hasn't moved 1nano metre since.
About your flame -up ,check that your injector is sealing properly when tight,and try turning the hand wheel quicker.Also maximum air preassure ,see what happens.
Hope this helps, M030
Hmmmm! I guess i can accept that theory,since nothing else seems to be wrong.
I have some major quality issues with a lantern I purchased in the U.S.
At first I thought this flickering may be coming from my mixing chamber or burner being loose,because on one occassion the burner just blew out from the chamber while lantern was running.
It is so poorly machined,that I can press the burner back into the chamber with my two fingers.
and also my #50 won't thighten,both threads are bad(not stripped)just a bad fit.The top of the vapourizer appears to be flared.I'm trying to get them replaced.
Wow! So there is some science in it.
I am wondering if too much air/fuel preassure may cotribute to this problem.
Is that possible? Thanks again,Bjorn.
Hi forum,
My 500cp has a slight fliker when it is running.
Does anyone know what may be the cause? Thanks.
Hello, Armin I'd just like to say Thanks A Million for the instructions,very helpful indeed.
"You Are Da Man". M...030
Hi, Be sure font is clean,agitate and rinse( x many).
Find proper balance of air and fuel at pre heater,adjust preassure.Flame too orange(not enough air)if kero,flame must be nice blue.
Check that generator foot valve is functioning. You may have to remove it from font to inspect.
Try pushing down on needle rod,there should be reasonable resistance.
OR MAYBE because rapid not heating vapourizer sufficently,you have raw fuel.
Hope this helps,m...030
Thank you for translating those words.,that helps.
My apologies for posting under the wrong theme.
Thx. M...030
Can someone translate the following words into English?
AntwortEn Zitat. Bearbeiten. Melden.
antwort. Vorschau. Zurucksetzen
hochladen.
Schlieben
in this exact order. Please and thank you, m...030
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Yes it is a Coleman # 95 mantle , in a 500 cp.Petromax clone.
It generates about 20% more light than our classic Petromax mantles.( When used in the Petromax)
But a huge drawback is the heat. Maybe 100% hotter.
I've had it running on kero, deisel and naptha.
After 3.5 hrs. had to submerge the entire font in water, you can see the bowl of water nearby.
Just experimenting. NOT SUGGESTING ANYONE SHOULD TRY THIS.
Please feel free to comment. Thanks, m...030
Yes it is a Coleman # 95 mantle , in a 500 cp.Petromax clone.
It generates about 20% more light than our classic Petromax mantles.(when used in the Petromax)
But a huge drawback is the heat. Maybe 100% hotter.
I've had it running on kero, deisel and naptha.
After 3.5 hrs. had to submerge the entire font in water, you can see the bowl of water nearby.
Just experimenting. NOT SUGGESTING ANYONE SHOULD TRY THIS.
Please feel free to comment. Thanks, m...030
more photos...
I read you loud and clear.
That's all good to know.
Pictures will be posted over the weekend.
No problem with valves ,just curious. 
Will let you know when I need parts. Definitely gonna get an original Petromax though.
I can clearly see some differences in the quality of the knobs and such.
Already looked at them in pelam store, but have issues with the plus ,plus,plus.
Question: The gen foot valve(in tank) have you heard any stories where the spring broke and valve would not shut off fuel supply? Also the one way check valve in hand pump, same question.
Thx.again.
Yea,my mistake. I've got to learn all these parts numbers. I feel a lot better knowing that those pieces can get red also. Im always looking for more power ,but sometimes less is more. Also it would be a blessing being able to use the hand wheel to control light output ( high or low) not just on or off. Agree? Thx. Again Jonas and Bjorn M...030
Thank you, on the island is where i grew up,but I'm currently living in Toronto Canada. No dealer in Grenada, none in Canada either. When I say nozzle I mean the part which the mantle ties on to.(part brass part stainless)connected to the mixing tube. That nozzle also glows red. Does ceramic glow? It makes sense about the jet in # 50 being to big. I'll post pictures soon.
