Is it possible to remove a dent out of the tank by using steam pressure or by gentle use of compressed air to raise the dent out as I've been offered a pair one of which has a serious dent in the tank.
I'm sure you know - but didn't mention it, that beware of inhaling any of the old mantle dust. It contains nasties that are best not breathed in! As a Tilley (and Bialaddin) collector/enthusiast I thought your presentation was very good. Yes, flare-ups or wet lights are usually caused by folk trying to pump the paraffin up too quickly. Take your time and all will be fine. Thanks very much for the vid. Happiness is a big shed with a gently hissing Tilley !
Indeed they are thankfully and plentiful spares supply is a blessing. With enough enthusiastic you tubers to solve any issue’s. Thank you for the positive comment.
I just bought my first Tilley and I know absolutely nothing about them... what would be a good start to learning what fuels to use and such? Also I don't have a preheating cup for mine Is it necessary? Not sure what this paraffin is you talk of . I've only had Coleman lanterns Any guidance would be appreciated
Hi I would like some advice because i have got old and my fingers do not work like they use to and my hand shakes(not much hope for me to put a mantle on). The question is -can you use a metal mantle?. I use this lamp more for heat when mini camping than light so i thought something like radiator mantel could be fitted. Can you give us some advice to solve my problem.?. thanks Micky
Hi Micky old age is catching up with us all sadly. My view is that the best solution would be to find some young fingers to help while you direct. I now get my needles threaded by my grandson as my eyes just don’t work that well any more. It needs dexterity rather than strength. A replacement if carefully used will last years. I would not recommend a metal manual.
@@shedadventures7225 Hi Thanks for your quick reply. I travel on my own and use a small mini camper which brakes the mantle every time i move.🤐🤐🤐 Keep safe Micky
nice video hi did not have as much sucksess as your self my mantle ended up more of a cone shape Flat across the bottom with was rely wide at the bottom to narrow at the top but it's working well Hi just don't now now you get it to a perfect sparar Mon always e!nds in a cone shape
as you seem very nolageable on this matter hi would apresiate some way to send you a photo of my tilly lamp and how the mantle as formed to see if you can figer it out as to why it's this shape hi did every think you did so him clueless
ua-cam.com/video/Ao3GtJIyncY/v-deo.html If you check this video that's the shape my mantle as turned out so it seem that him not the only one With this shape maybe it's just common
Ok had a look and I do not think you have an issue as it is still giving off lots of light and indeed heat which is good. So I would in all honesty not worry about the shape to much. If concerned next time you change it just try to get it like a flying saucer even all round. Good luck
❤hi Stuart here from Kibworth DIY - hootflipflopandfly Great informative video on fitting and lighting a new Tilley mantle Many thanks for mentioning my shop on your video Best wishes Stuart
I don't know why, I am not a clumsy person and I do have genuine Tilley mantles (From Tilley International here in the UK) but I simply cannot get them over the spigots. Both the larger and the smaller holes seem to be just too small and the string breaks when I try to tease it over the spigot. Do you have any thoughts on this please?
Hi John, in the video you can see me struggle. Yes it’s tight but I have never broken a string. We will assume the right mantle. You have genuine ones as you point out. Two thoughts you could try old stock off eBay. Things like tooling and suppliers do change over time. Or could be a bad batch. You could also try with nimble fingers to undo the knot and get a tiny bit more slack. The later would be my first port of call. Worth a try!! Finally things do stretch. So perhaps fit on as tight as it will go and leave over night and just try the last bit next day. Let me know how you get on
Actually your intro is quite good , l just couldn’t get the connection, but hey , everyone to their own . No offence l hope . I’m thinking I shouldn’t have commented especially when you have learnt me how to bring my old Tilley lamp back to life . Keep up the good work and yes you’ve had an adventurous life and well done for that too . You must have lots of nice memories. Bill .
Bill it’s great to have feedback. Very glad you got the Tilly back up and running. I am a big fan as you may have guest. I will need to do a full service at some point which you may find of interest. If you have any issues give me a shout you can fix almost everything quite easily.
Very glad you enjoyed the video. I appreciate the well done. The short intro is an attempt to put some context into what is in my shed. I also think it is important to show the relevance of my advice. What is it based on and should you give my views any credence. However, I only put it on every few videos as I am aware it is a bore to my regular subscribers. So good point well made.
@@shedadventures7225 if in the same principles, the fuel can be substitute, is that no dangerous explosion? because petrol or gasoline much more flamable than kerosene.
@@yose838 you must use the correct fuel for the lamp. A Tilly lamp uses paraffin or kerosene only. Not Petrol. You can get a Colman lamp designed for Petrol. Use the correct fuel for the lamp.
❤hi Stuart here from Kibworth DIY - hootflipflopandfly Great informative video on fitting and lighting a new Tilley mantle Many thanks for mentioning my shop on your video Best wishes Stuart
Quite a dangerous lighting procedure. Always cover the meths bottle - before lighting a lamp.
Is it possible to remove a dent out of the tank by using steam pressure or by gentle use of compressed air to raise the dent out as I've been offered a pair one of which has a serious dent in the tank.
What a lovely fella, thank you 😊
Thank you!
❤🎉old lamps.
My most popular video. I had better do some more on this subject
I'm sure you know - but didn't mention it, that beware of inhaling any of the old mantle dust. It contains nasties that are best not breathed in! As a Tilley (and Bialaddin) collector/enthusiast I thought your presentation was very good. Yes, flare-ups or wet lights are usually caused by folk trying to pump the paraffin up too quickly. Take your time and all will be fine. Thanks very much for the vid. Happiness is a big shed with a gently hissing Tilley !
Thank you Mike. Yes beware dust inhalation. Very good point indeed. Indeed happiness is a hissing Tilley or Primus. Thank you for your comments
Mike any views on the issue John B is having getting his mantle on. ?
You say they may be old. But they are still made. Along with the service kits and new seals. Thanks for sharing. Great film.
Indeed they are thankfully and plentiful spares supply is a blessing. With enough enthusiastic you tubers to solve any issue’s. Thank you for the positive comment.
Very, very clear and helpful, many thanks
Thank you Howard for your positive response. If you have any Tilly Lamp issues let me know as I expect we can help. Wonderful things.
I just bought my first
Tilley and I know absolutely nothing about them... what would be a good start to learning what fuels to use and such? Also I don't have a preheating cup for mine Is it necessary? Not sure what this paraffin is you talk of . I've only had Coleman lanterns Any guidance would be appreciated
Hi I would like some advice because i have got old and my fingers do not work like they use to and my hand shakes(not much hope for me to put a mantle on). The question is -can you use a metal mantle?. I use this lamp more for heat when mini camping than light so i thought something like radiator mantel could be fitted. Can you give us some advice to solve my problem.?. thanks Micky
Hi Micky old age is catching up with us all sadly. My view is that the best solution would be to find some young fingers to help while you direct. I now get my needles threaded by my grandson as my eyes just don’t work that well any more. It needs dexterity rather than strength. A replacement if carefully used will last years. I would not recommend a metal manual.
@@shedadventures7225 Hi Thanks for your quick reply. I travel on my own and use a small mini camper which brakes the mantle every time i move.🤐🤐🤐 Keep safe Micky
nice video hi did not have as much sucksess as your self my mantle ended up more of a cone shape
Flat across the bottom with was rely wide at the bottom to narrow at the top but it's working well
Hi just don't now now you get it to a perfect sparar Mon always e!nds in a cone shape
Hi, I think there is some trial and error involved. You see how I try and shape mine a bit. Good luck
as you seem very nolageable on this matter hi would apresiate some way to send you a photo of my tilly lamp and how the mantle as formed to see if you can figer it out as to why it's this shape hi did every think you did so him clueless
ua-cam.com/video/Ao3GtJIyncY/v-deo.html
If you check this video that's the shape my mantle as turned out so it seem that him not the only one
With this shape maybe it's just common
Ok had a look and I do not think you have an issue as it is still giving off lots of light and indeed heat which is good. So I would in all honesty not worry about the shape to much. If concerned next time you change it just try to get it like a flying saucer even all round. Good luck
❤hi Stuart here from Kibworth DIY - hootflipflopandfly
Great informative video on fitting and lighting a new Tilley mantle
Many thanks for mentioning my shop on your video
Best wishes
Stuart
Great service thank you
I don't know why, I am not a clumsy person and I do have genuine Tilley mantles (From Tilley International here in the UK) but I simply cannot get them over the spigots. Both the larger and the smaller holes seem to be just too small and the string breaks when I try to tease it over the spigot. Do you have any thoughts on this please?
Hi John, in the video you can see me struggle. Yes it’s tight but I have never broken a string. We will assume the right mantle. You have genuine ones as you point out. Two thoughts you could try old stock off eBay. Things like tooling and suppliers do change over time. Or could be a bad batch. You could also try with nimble fingers to undo the knot and get a tiny bit more slack. The later would be my first port of call. Worth a try!! Finally things do stretch. So perhaps fit on as tight as it will go and leave over night and just try the last bit next day. Let me know how you get on
Actually your intro is quite good , l just couldn’t get the connection, but hey , everyone to their own . No offence l hope . I’m thinking I shouldn’t have commented especially when you have learnt me how to bring my old Tilley lamp back to life . Keep up the good work and yes you’ve had an adventurous life and well done for that too . You must have lots of nice memories. Bill .
Bill it’s great to have feedback. Very glad you got the Tilly back up and running. I am a big fan as you may have guest. I will need to do a full service at some point which you may find of interest. If you have any issues give me a shout you can fix almost everything quite easily.
Hi do you know the thread size of tilley burner spigot part 707
tilleylamp.co.uk. Hi Sir see the link I would talk with the uk manufacturer. They should have that level of detail to hand.
Nice Chap but do we really need to know your life story . Great videos though , well done . Bill
Very glad you enjoyed the video. I appreciate the well done. The short intro is an attempt to put some context into what is in my shed. I also think it is important to show the relevance of my advice. What is it based on and should you give my views any credence. However, I only put it on every few videos as I am aware it is a bore to my regular subscribers. So good point well made.
Very good video, thanks.
Thank you Howard. More successful than my last one on ice screws😂
what fuel do you use?
Hi Suhardono. The Tilly Lamps runs on Paraffin, sometimes called Kerosene. The lighting wick uses Methylated spirits. I hope this helps
@@shedadventures7225 what the difference with gasoline lamp? anything else technically differences?
@@yose838 Coleman make a petrol or gasoline lamp. It is basically the same principle.
@@shedadventures7225 if in the same principles, the fuel can be substitute, is that no dangerous explosion? because petrol or gasoline much more flamable than kerosene.
@@yose838 you must use the correct fuel for the lamp. A Tilly lamp uses paraffin or kerosene only. Not Petrol. You can get a Colman lamp designed for Petrol. Use the correct fuel for the lamp.
❤hi Stuart here from Kibworth DIY - hootflipflopandfly
Great informative video on fitting and lighting a new Tilley mantle
Many thanks for mentioning my shop on your video
Best wishes
Stuart
No problem great service
How long this mantle last