Vara
Well-Known Member
Exonerated, meths is to expensive to burn willy nilly.
But the naysayers will claim that you did it at high ambient temps, RH less than 50% with the moon on the wane. *******s
Tilley Lamp Enthusiasts Forum - the giddy limit
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Exonerated, meths is to expensive to burn willy nilly.
But the naysayers will claim that you did it at high ambient temps, RH less than 50% with the moon on the wane. *******s
VO5
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Angus, interesting. Thank you.
Next time you light it, try and do the same but in a draught or in the open.
Let us know if you get the same result.
I have found open air lighting needs a double barrel conflagration.
Next time you light it, try and do the same but in a draught or in the open.
Let us know if you get the same result.
I have found open air lighting needs a double barrel conflagration.
Q
quimby
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My name is Q and I am a Tilley addict. When is the next meeting?
BlueLancer
Well-Known Member
How about a paraffin blowlamp and a couple of pressure paraffin stoves.
Ooh carp I have one of those stoves I didn't know I had an addiction,now I am worried. Come to think of it I have two Tilley Lamps in the greenhouse as well I'am doomed
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johnwest
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nortonmotors
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Thank you, gentlemen, for the laughter of the past fifteen minutes!
I too am a Tilley addict, and love that mixture of smells on sliding back the main hatch; diesel, curry, Stockholm Tar, and PARAFFIN.
I too am a Tilley addict, and love that mixture of smells on sliding back the main hatch; diesel, curry, Stockholm Tar, and PARAFFIN.
VicS
Well-Known Member
what added to the stale beer and dodgy heads plumbing ?
dylanwinter
Well-Known Member
confession
two hurricane lamps
one tilley
one chinese made anchor light
duplex oil lamp
aaaaaaagh!
two hurricane lamps
one tilley
one chinese made anchor light
duplex oil lamp
aaaaaaagh!
Baddox
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Burning stuff is a good, bloke’s pastime.
I have a hurricane lamp and inherited a paraffin blow-torch too. I’ve several liquid fuel stoves that make a satisfying, jumbo-jet take-off roar at full throttle. But… I also have to admit to having, not a coveted Tilly but its Portuguese competitor the Hipolito. Can I still join the club? It makes a pleasant roar from sprayed paraffin used to preheat the vaporiser, followed by the heat and glow of the mantle. It can be forgiven the occasional flare-up that darkens the glass as sooty yellow flames escape several feet into the air.
I have a hurricane lamp and inherited a paraffin blow-torch too. I’ve several liquid fuel stoves that make a satisfying, jumbo-jet take-off roar at full throttle. But… I also have to admit to having, not a coveted Tilly but its Portuguese competitor the Hipolito. Can I still join the club? It makes a pleasant roar from sprayed paraffin used to preheat the vaporiser, followed by the heat and glow of the mantle. It can be forgiven the occasional flare-up that darkens the glass as sooty yellow flames escape several feet into the air.
VO5
Well-Known Member
The fact that you are not stampeded into a panic by an insignificant occasional flare up separates you from ordinary folk.
It immediately puts you in a special category and we approve of that. It shows you not to be timid or faint hearted or easily frightened.
For my part, and I am certain others here will agree, I would consider you a fit and proper person to be allowed to join this most singular collection of enthusiasts.
Searush
Well-Known Member
I have a couple of old paraffin pressure stoves, two lamps & a blowlamp inherited from my father, but pride of place has to go to the PETROL blowlamp that he left me. Incidentally my old man was a real plumber in that he was brought up plumbing lead pipes (for water & waste) & telephone cables (with paper insulated cores) in th e1930's.
Much to my immense delight, when an apprentice with the GPO on a training course in Didsbury, Manchester in the early 60's, I was given instruction on & required to dress a flat sheet of lead into a cylinder with narrowed ends to close a lead/ paper cable joint. Sadly, I had to use a gas torch rather than a real blowlamp, but I was very proud to be able to tell my Dad that I had passed my joint closure test - especially as the joint was pressure tested to ensure no holes, as well as assessed for true shape & form of the dressing & moleskin wiped solder closure!
Much to my immense delight, when an apprentice with the GPO on a training course in Didsbury, Manchester in the early 60's, I was given instruction on & required to dress a flat sheet of lead into a cylinder with narrowed ends to close a lead/ paper cable joint. Sadly, I had to use a gas torch rather than a real blowlamp, but I was very proud to be able to tell my Dad that I had passed my joint closure test - especially as the joint was pressure tested to ensure no holes, as well as assessed for true shape & form of the dressing & moleskin wiped solder closure!
slipalong
New Member
Newbie here, tilley lamps? Dont' start me off, started with one now got dozens. all ages, all shapes and all sizes. Any body out ther want to buy one, please !!!
martymagz
New Member
Hi. Had to say hello. Just delving into the world of Tilley lamps. I was looking for a lantern or we'll any lighting device for my camping/fishing trips. Naturally I ventured into Argos and got the usual gas and battery options. Frail and unreliable. I remembered my father having a Tilley lamp years ago when I was a child for the old farm and thought hey, maybe it is still in the shed...it was. So I have pulled it out and cleaned it up and... wel...l bought another 12 lol. I will try and upload some pics. �� keep 'er lit...
martymagz
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VO5
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It is very addictive.:encouragement:
2nd_apprentice
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Very nice though I'm more of an Aladdin man myself.
sailorman
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just for you dyed in the wool keenos I came across this
http://www.classicpressurelamps.com/forum/showforum.php?fid/8/
There changed that for you, you ex jurno you
SHUG
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Huff......... Puff .........shoudn't the Moderator be doing something about this thread!!!!
I didn't realise that these strange compulsions were lurking below the surface of an apparently respectable Forum.
Shock and horror but can we have some more pictures of filthy blowlamps!!!!
I didn't realise that these strange compulsions were lurking below the surface of an apparently respectable Forum.
Shock and horror but can we have some more pictures of filthy blowlamps!!!!
ghostlymoron
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I must confess I have one. It was bought 10 yrs ago from the local antique centre for use on my first boat but never used on it. Its got the original box, a little funnel with a strainer and a special little holder for the meths. I've had it going in the shed. It gives light, warmth and a lovely hiss.
I've also got a paraffin blowlamp which does work but I prefer the gas one.
I've also got a paraffin blowlamp which does work but I prefer the gas one.
Giblets
Well-Known Member
How about a paraffin blowlamp and a couple of pressure paraffin stoves.
Curse you, sir!
I shall now have to spend the weekend deep in the bowls of the shed fishing out the Primus stove & blow-lamp that I inherited from me dear ol' dad!
A quick polish and they can sit on the cabinet in the Sitting Room beside the Tilley lamp and Alladin lamp.
(Luckily SWMBO is away for the next 3 weeks!)
