How do you date a Tilley lamp?
The Tilley name is now stamped on the side of the fount. The version on the right was made from October 1957 – April 1961 and are date stamped on the bottom of the fount.
Do they still make Tilley lamps?
Makers of the Famous Tilley Storm Lamp From the first Storm Lamp in 1920 to the current X246B our Storm Lamps are world famous for their outstanding reliability and quality. The company today remains a family business, which continues to manufacture the world famous Tilley Stormlight in the South of England.
What fuel should I use in a Tilley lamp?
The Tilley Pressure Lamp. How does it work? On pressurising the fuel tank, Paraffin, (kerosene), is forced from the fuel tank through control tap and into the vapourising tube. The vapourising tube is pre-heated by methylated spirit, (alcohol), in a torch cup clipped around the tube.
Can you use a Tilley lamp indoors?
They can be used indoors (with adequate ventilation) if the power goes out as well as inside a well ventilated tent. Paraffin isn’t nearly as explosive as petrol, so is far, far safer.
How long does a Tilley lamp burn for?
it states “The Tilley Stormlight will give 12 hours light – and warmth – from a single fill (1.5 pints paraffin/Kerosene).”
How long will a Tilley lamp burn for?
The burn time will depend largely on the pressure in the tank as will the brightness. I’d say for a lantern, a tank of fuel will last an evening – maybe 6-7 hours at a guess…
Why is it called a Tilley lamp?
The Tilley lamp derives from John Tilley’s invention of the hydro-pneumatic blowpipe in 1813 in England. W. H. Tilley were manufacturing pressure lamps at their works in Stoke Newington in 1818, and Shoreditch, in the 1830s. It moved back to England in 2000.
How long does a Tilley lamp last?
Registered. it states “The Tilley Stormlight will give 12 hours light – and warmth – from a single fill (1.5 pints paraffin/Kerosene).”
Can I use petrol in a Tilley lamp?
I would use nothing but kerosene (paraffin) in a Tilley. They are not designed for other fuels. Anything volatile like Coleman fuel would be dangerous if your in the pump NRV failed.
Do Tilley lamps give off heat?
A typical ‘300 candle power’ Tilley lamp uses 1.25 pints of paraffin for 10 hours burning, equivalent to approximately 700 watts of heat input.
How do you clean a Tilley lamp?
Advice for the first time Tilley fettle:
- Take it apart gently.
- Take the hood off and unscrew the burner from the hood.
- Take the vaporiser off.
- Then take the needle out and soak both the needle and the vaporiser in the vinegar mixture for a few hours.
What is the tank shape of a Tilley lamp?
That tank shape with the side stamps is when Tilley inverted the base plate and from then onwards all Tilley lantern tanks are prone to dish down if over pumped. ::Neil:: On shape of the tank, I can’t tell the difference in outside profile of the tank between the 1949-1954 X246 (unstamped) and the 1957-1961 X246 tank (stamped)….
What are the side stamps on a Tilley lamp?
No side stamps on the pre ’54 lamps and the two distinct tank profiles. The one with a groove is ’54 and the last of the well engineered Tilley lantens. The quality decline begins in ’57. That tank shape with the side stamps is when Tilley inverted the base plate and from then onwards all Tilley lantern tanks are prone to dish down if over pumped.
When was the Tilley industrial lamp pl 55 made?
This Model PL 55 lantern dates from the late 1930’s and was used by a rail road company. The red band on the fount denoted a maintenance and emergency gang. This is a larger fount version of the PL 53 and was a predecessor to the BR lanterns. This lantern is in Neil McRae’s collection.
When did the Tilley ol 49 lamp come out?
This Tilley Model OL 49 is an outdoor lamp. It was manufactured between 1928-30. It is a 300 cp version of a indoor model that has been weatherized with a close fitting top cowl. One set of instructions warned against using it indoors that could overheat the fount!
