Tilley lamp

[Gray]

Found this old tilley lamp in the shed, father in law gave it to me ages ago, he said he had when he was in his 20s. Any idea how old this is and is it worth anything thanks guys

This dent is the only real mark on it

This is stamped into the bottom of the tank

Thanks again

 

[rik_uk3]

The X246 started production in the mid 1960's IIRC and that model is still made today, price wise difficult to say; £10 to £30 seems typical on ebay.

 

[Gray]

The X246 started production in the mid 1960's IIRC and that model is still made today, price wise difficult to say; £10 to £30 seems typical on ebay.

Cheers Rik, I'll keep hold of it for a bit, stick it back in the shed and forget about it lol

 

[ateallthepies]

Yep monetary wise it's not worth much. I would try to fire it up as it would be a great back up light in an emergency. I cannot see if the mantle is intact but they are cheap if a new one is needed. The rubber seals do wear out and deteriorate so chances are they may need replacing but it's quite easy to do with guides on the internet to help and a seal set would be about £5.

As you have the meths pre-heater cup in that jar you would be set to go with some Paraffin and meths.

Steve.

 

[Opal]

Gray, these Tilleys are brilliant, I had two for years, left them in the shed when we moved house gutted. I used to put warm mince pies on the top when down the Mersey and other places fishing. Only replaced a vaporiser once.

Once I start getting out again I'll be on the lookout for one, seen them go for over £50.

 

[rik_uk3]

Like pies said, get it going and use it. Ross who runs the stove site now sells spares, a kit is £4.20
http://fettlebox.co.uk/tilley.html scroll down the the bottom item; all new high quality spares.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Great lamp for the camp, never get rid of things like that, loads of light heat, and of course that comforting sound...

Get it going and use it..

 

[Gray]

Looks like I'm going to get it going and use it then, gents your advice has been invaluable as always and is very much appreciated

 

[resnikov]

Like pies said, get it going and use it. Ross who runs the stove site now sells spares, a kit is £4.20
http://fettlebox.co.uk/tilley.html scroll down the the bottom item; all new high quality spares.

Cheers for that, need some new washers for my tilley lamp.

 

[Hugo]

What was the lamp you used at the Broadstone meet Stu, that was a great out putter of light.
I have one of the Tilleys almost perfect nick, got hold of a couple of mantles from the makers for about £4.20 delivered, well pleased with there service.

 

[ateallthepies]

Yes those washer kits from Ross are very good, made from Viton instead of the regular rubber used and supposed to last longer? I have used several sets for refurbing lamps and heaters.
Can be bought from Ricks link plus they are on ebay as well.

Steve.

 

[Gray]

Cheers guys, will get a kit fro Ross and put the Tilley into service

 

[ex member pyrophil]

Yes get some fuel in it and fire it up, keep you nice and warm in your shed.

 

[Big Stu 12]

What was the lamp you used at the Broadstone meet Stu, that was a great out putter of light.
I have one of the Tilleys almost perfect nick, got hold of a couple of mantles from the makers for about £4.20 delivered, well pleased with there service.

Hi Hugo, Hope you are well.

Its a Colman Power House 2.. sometimes a bit too bright as it has two mantle's, but hey its a great lamp to light the whole campsite. Runs on Petrol or Colman fuel.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Coleman-2...ing_LightsLanternsTorches&hash=item416b2f9a12