VAPALUX M320 Help and Advice.

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Frogo

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Jul 29, 2004
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I was lucky enough to have had a Vapalux for Christmas, unfortunately I seem to be having problems with the mantles i.e. holes appearing after ignition. I have tried two replacement mantles but the problem is still happening.
Is there an alternative mantle I could use?
Could there be a quality issue with the Vapalux mantles?

Any help and advice would be gratefully received.

Thanks
 

kiltedpict

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Feb 25, 2007
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Really silly question, but are you touching the mantles with the match when lighting them? They are super fragile once burnt and prepared.

ATB,
KP
 

Frogo

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Hi KP,

No, I have been taking extra care to ensure that nothing comes in contact with the mantle. I'm at a loss to be honest.

Frogo
 

Zingmo

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Jan 4, 2010
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How are you fixing the mantles on? The vapalux ones need to be turned inside out at the bottom then attached and the top pulled up and attached again. This means the mantle shape balloons out at the bottom as shown here. I have had the same mantle on my lamp for about five years now. Could it be you have a bad batch?

Z
 
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Frogo

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Hi Zingmo.
I watched a clip on youtube, not sure if the guy turned them inside out. I just followed the instructions on the pack.
I have ordered a couple of new ones I will try your suggestions.

Thanks
Frogo
 

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