Petromax

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Re: Petromax

Post by custardbomb » Thu Mar 20, 2014 8:10 pm

Not yet, still tempted although I am setting aside most of my cash to invest in the bus this year so my purchase will be whether funds allow,

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Re: Petromax

Post by eiret25 » Wed Apr 09, 2014 3:03 pm

After cracking one of my 2mm Heer lenses. Took a look on ebay.de, plenty of lenses for sale but cant seem to find a 2mm one. :(

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Re: Petromax

Post by custardbomb » Wed Apr 09, 2014 7:36 pm

I've just tried to have a look for you and no joy. Did you change the search settings to worldwide just in case?

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Re: Petromax

Post by eiret25 » Wed Apr 09, 2014 11:50 pm

Never thought of that....will do. I;m certain that some guy in Germany has one just have to be lucky I guess!!

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Re: Petromax

Post by eiret25 » Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:10 am

Now in the meantime I have made a few purchases, I got my 2mm lens and also another little lamp,

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Alongside one of my 500's is a Geniol 150HK on the right, German made not a cheap Chinese copy. A lovely warm light out of it.

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Re: Petromax

Post by custardbomb » Mon Aug 04, 2014 9:37 pm

Great news, where did you locate the illusive lens in the end?

The Genial looks great, how does this compare price and quality to the Petromax?

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Re: Petromax

Post by eiret25 » Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:01 am

Located the lens on eBay.de. Regarding quality, both are the exact same, it is just like a small 500. And price, a 150 can go for the same if not more than a 500 for a lamp in the same condition. Reason being is that the 500 is a very common where the 150 is not. The two lamps are still made today in China but I wouldnt take them even if they were given to me.

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Re: Petromax

Post by eiret25 » Sun Sep 28, 2014 1:43 pm

My new investment, a Petromax 1500. A cooker, heater and light all in one. From 1961.

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Also I managed to pick up a Swedish lamp, A Primus 1020. I am currently waiting on a few parts for it and should have it up and running in no time.

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Re: Petromax

Post by custardbomb » Sun Sep 28, 2014 4:51 pm

Quite a collection you've got building! You've persuaded me that I must purchase one in the future, however I have some existing commitments before I do; all the van graphics are at the printers and I will post all the details of these in case any one else needs anything as some of this involved artwork being drawn!

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Re: Petromax

Post by eiret25 » Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:49 pm

If you need any advice, post here. These lamps are like a fire... entice conversation and keep the night going. Once you have one, you will want more:)

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