However, a Google search of your name tells me all I need to know. The flame spreader is a standalone part, and I have yet to receive a fount/draft tube base that leaks. The wicks that fit a bit more snug tend to hang up on the draft tube in the middle for the following reason: I’ve found that there tends to be a waxy layer caked with green oxide on the draft tube; a result of water in the fuel left in the lamp for too long. Save rayo lamp parts to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. But unfortunately most search results you’ll find on google these days point to sites with great SEO and articles written specifically for that, based on market research on key words.

Also they need to be preheated, and with most of them, if you’re going to use anything besides high proof alcohol to do this, you’ll have to take the globe off and expose the delicate mantle. The flame spreader’s first patent is Nov. 30, 1894, then called “Perfection” which were initially made under contract with the Standard Oil Co. One story is you got a free Rayo if … It isn’t hypersensitivity. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I have just one Dietz lantern, as well as several new Coleman’s, but am always open to new info. What I do usually is just coax the wick to the correct height by adjusting it up high while working the whole burner back into the font. Brass with a nickel plating. You’ll see the channel connector. The hoop and the cap are readily available in reproduction (I had to file off what remained of the old hoop and solder the new one in its place with a small torch), and other parts are easy to find, too, so everything was an easy fix.These lamps originally came with a plain milk white shades, but any 10” glass shade will fit. Diesel fuel STINKS, stick to parafin based oils for clean and fresher smelling burning. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Otherwise people just throw them away. I tried sanding it, but it’s tough stuff. Now I do not own an Aladdin, but I was going to object to your giving such short shrift to a lamp that, compared to the Rayo, gives you twice the light for half the fuel. Appraisal prices refer to an item's fair market value, or what one might expect to pay for an object of similar age, size, color and condition at auction. This “lamp oil” from Walmart is probably a slightly finer distillate, because it is clear and not yellow. They actually are pretty fuel inefficient however, possibly because of the fact Standard Oil handed them out and wanted people to buy lots and lots of their kerosene. You don’t want those. a 740 sq ft prepper cabin(built with good insulation) should be able to be heated (outside temps high 30s and 40s) pretty easily. I run my center draft lamps with regular diesel fuel. Thanks so much for this article! Have a lamp incoming that lacks a spider and didn’t want to let a good deal pass me by. Any of the Bradley and Hubbard or “B&H” center draft lamps are made with excellent workmanship I say even exceeds that found on the Rayo, thanks for the write up about them as they really are too well made to just let gather dust somewhere. Simple theme. Also, if there were problems did you find any solutions? Browse FREE Rayo Lamp Price/Value Guide - Appraisals, Valuations & FREE Sale Advice. I could just delete the comments, and when I’m overtired and disengaged that’s what I do. Thanks for the info Lynn! Then you can lower it by turning it and backing off a bit and turning it down again if the flame is too high. Fortunately, trimming can be as simple as removing the flame spreader and knocking the ash off the wick with your finger. See the pictures here and the accompanying video, and you will understand the key parts you should look for to make sure that your lamp is complete. Ideally, the round wick would be a better fix, but for those of us struggling to do this on a budget, and already have some flat-wick lamps …. In the summer, when you don’t want the heat, go to bed, or use a flat wick to read. In most places you don’t get a full blue sky ever, because the planes are striping cloudcover.
If I had been aware of these beforehand, I would probably have way more Rayos and way fewer Aladdins – that mantle is a huge liability. Make sure you get some extra chimneys. Unfortunately, since the prepper tv shows, the entire subject of prepping and survival is a hot topic, and it is full of absolute charletons. By calling people names I add the life back in that people suck out.

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Just be sure you have extra wicks, as they won’t last nearly as long as with other fuels. I never knew what they were called either! With my windows ready to “go dark”, I’d like to be able to see well enough to ready/study and also cook off of my kero lamps. i shouldn’t have left this test so long…thank you for your time. On the right is a Rayo llamp with a shade. It would be great if it were actually true. I found my Rayo on Craigslist in Portland, Oregon for just 10$ a few years ago.

This page was last updated: 09-Nov 21:09. Remember each lamp is different when lit, I have one Rayo that once lit the wick is only 1/8 above the wick tube and light output is very good and even! I have found one Rayo so far that had a slightly wider base.

Kerosene was used to light the lamp. 2 Miller shade. While a BOL would be served well with solar panels and backup batteries for LED light, they do not put out any heat(which is why they are so efficient). I sent that guy in China some sample wick to match and hopefully he’ll be able to duplicate the sample. The tube is attached to the toothed rack that’s moved up and down by the adjuster knob. A cozy evening can be spent reading in the light and warmth of this lamp.

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