Cheap lamps

[Bandulu]

Just a heads up but I've just bought a vapalux parafin lamp ( similar to a Tilley lamp ) from my local ex army and navy store for £35. It's used but reconditioned with all washers and seals replaced. I thought it was a bargain anyway

[Boris]

Sounds good. I love my old Tilley and now the nights are getting darker it must be time to blow the dust off it again.

Welcome to the forum by the way.

[Austin]

I have a paraffin Tilley that dates from the '30s I think - I often see similar ones in museums and displays of olde-worlde stuff. It Still works fine with light output about the same as a 60watt bulb.

I also have more modern Coleman paraffin lamp that is very very bright - more like a 100watt or brighter bulb. Both individually throw out loads of heat too enough to keep our trailer tent awning warm all night.


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[MJ02]

Whats better, gas lamp or battery power?