Installing the kit.
Tested with the mantle in place
With the mantle in the bottom of the radiator
And plain radiator
The last was the best heatvice maybe too hot
Look at the hat, the chrome is starting to fail after 15minutes
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2012-06-01
Radiator
Since the Chinamus was to bright to use as a lantern I bought a radiator kit for it.
Installing the kit.
Tested with the mantle in place
With the mantle in the bottom of the radiator
And plain radiator
The last was the best heatvice maybe too hot
Look at the hat, the chrome is starting to fail after 15minutes
Installing the kit.
Tested with the mantle in place
With the mantle in the bottom of the radiator
And plain radiator
The last was the best heatvice maybe too hot
Look at the hat, the chrome is starting to fail after 15minutes
2012-05-30
Chinamus
Or actually a chinese made Optimus 1551 found a new home.
Quality is not perfect and it has some battle scars(?) although it's brand new.
Got it light after adjusting some damages.
The performance is bright & pulsating, it almost has X-ray strength (500cp). Hopefully the pulsating phenomena can be adjusted.
Quality is not perfect and it has some battle scars(?) although it's brand new.
Got it light after adjusting some damages.
The performance is bright & pulsating, it almost has X-ray strength (500cp). Hopefully the pulsating phenomena can be adjusted.
2012-05-23
Funkmeister
Was supervising my bids for Kerosene products when I remembered that I have an old IMCO Funkmeister somewhere. How cool is that name, Funkmeister, just taste it :)
I must have rescued that one from the family summer cottage. One om my only lasting memories of my grandpa is when he lighted the Primus Gas Stove with the Funkmeister.
In color the same as this one but not that good condition, but still working.
Now I suddenly also remember playing with an IMCO Petrol Lighter as a child, a blue one. Must have been my fathers, will make him give me that one - if it can be found.
I must have rescued that one from the family summer cottage. One om my only lasting memories of my grandpa is when he lighted the Primus Gas Stove with the Funkmeister.
In color the same as this one but not that good condition, but still working.
Now I suddenly also remember playing with an IMCO Petrol Lighter as a child, a blue one. Must have been my fathers, will make him give me that one - if it can be found.
2012-05-09
Brass cleaning
Bought an old kerosene camping stove that was dirty and corroded. Probably never cleaned since the 30ies.
Earlier I have used citric acid but thought I should try something new. Mixed up a solution of hot water, oxalic acid, soap, methylated spirit and ammonia. If you intend to do the same, do it outside and wear protective clothing.
As with the citric acid it works best as log as the solution is hot.
After a short time the the stove looked like this.
And with some light polishing
Using a polishing wheel would have made it more glossy...
Earlier I have used citric acid but thought I should try something new. Mixed up a solution of hot water, oxalic acid, soap, methylated spirit and ammonia. If you intend to do the same, do it outside and wear protective clothing.
As with the citric acid it works best as log as the solution is hot.
After a short time the the stove looked like this.
And with some light polishing
Using a polishing wheel would have made it more glossy...
2012-05-05
Kerosene
Due to lack of inspiration for my current projects I started with a new hobby today.
A Kerosene Torch Collection.
Or at least an extenson of the Kerosene Lamp collection I started last week...
The main idea is to buy some at every swap meet I visit this summer and fix them next winter, in between the other projects.
A Kerosene Torch Collection.
Or at least an extenson of the Kerosene Lamp collection I started last week...
The main idea is to buy some at every swap meet I visit this summer and fix them next winter, in between the other projects.
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