Bialadin Vapalux repairs, anyone offer that service?

[Chris the Cat]

So cats.
I have two of the above, ex military, that I would like to get working.
As far as I can see, all parts are there, could be the jets are blocked? I just don't know .
If I wasn't struggling with the stress of a divorce I would research the subject in detail and have a go.
It's just that I have SO much sorting to do, I can't take on the project.
I DO want to have two ,fully working lamps however, and I was wondering if any of you lamp cats could suggest
a repair service/ company or individual that would do the job for me?

I would be grateful for any help or suggestions.

Many thanks.

C.

 

[tankie]

http://classicpressurelamps.com/forum/
This is the site you need ,
sending them via a carrier has quite a high risk of damage .
See if you can find someone locally ,if it weren't so far away I would have no hesitation to drive down with my collection of spares and fix them for you, and show how to maintain them.
On second thoughts you could send them without the glass lenses ,and completely empty , you would end up wasting a couple of mantles in the process ,but I would happily to do them

 

[Chris the Cat]

Thanks tankie.
A question or two if I may, how does sending them lead to the loss of a couple of mantles? ( a price I would, of course, be willing to pay )
I shall have a look at the forum you mention, why am I not surprised to find there is a dedicated forum! Lol!!
I used one of these when I lived on my canal boat in my early 20's and so am keen to get both working again if 'do-able'!
( depending on how my divorce goes, I may well end up back on a boat, NOT the worst outcome!! )
I take it you have one or two of these lanterns yourself?

Talk soon I hope.

My best.

Chris.

 

[tankie]

If they have mantles fitted they will not stay intact in the post .
I have a collection of lamps ,three bialadin's , two 500cp anchor's ,a petromax 500cp and a Tilley , all of which I use regularly

 

[fishfish]

Thanks tankie.
A question or two if I may, how does sending them lead to the loss of a couple of mantles? ( a price I would, of course, be willing to pay )
I shall have a look at the forum you mention, why am I not surprised to find there is a dedicated forum! Lol!!
I used one of these when I lived on my canal boat in my early 20's and so am keen to get both working again if 'do-able'!
( depending on how my divorce goes, I may well end up back on a boat, NOT the worst outcome!! )
I take it you have one or two of these lanterns yourself?

Talk soon I hope.

My best.

Chris.

did you get these fixed? i am willing to do the job if ime down your way or your up this way.