@AngryDaddyBird I made some from galvanised wire but they sagged a little under the heat and I had to keep straightening them. I then made some...
We lived in Cyprus for two years and the cold water tank was in the roof. Didn't need to heat the water from March to mid -December. I imagine...
Some stoves are very sensitive to correct wick adjustment - tightness, depth of insertion etc. It took about 15 attempts with the wick to get my...
@Simes I agree that they wouldn't have had 'Just in Time' procedures, but even so, I can't see that they would have held more than a month or...
I don't use polish to remove black crap. Polish is for polishing. First I soak the item in a weak citric acid solution. It's better to soak six...
Empty the tank of fuel and refit the fuel cap. Close the valve clockwise to the right. Immerse the stove in hot water. The air in the tank will...
@Pitsligo It's a small candle-sized flame designed to keep a very small space above 0c/32f. I doubt that it would have much warming effect on a...
@Mark Jones A bit more info; just found this: http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/engineheater.htm
@Mark Jones I should correct myself - it's a radiator heater. Sump heaters were more squat. These heaters were hung in the engine compartment to...
Yes it's sump heater. Lucas and Desmo made very similar versions.
Great piece of kit and presentation John. Given that during it's period of production the UK owned about a third the world, any country wanting...
Just buy Panel Wipe or Aspen 4 in 5 litre cans. It's far cheaper anyway.
Last summer I went to my local DIY centre to buy some creosote for my fence. I was told that I'd have to buy some eco crap as creosote can only be...
@Rhumours Yes, I think you are spot on. If you have a look at this Beatrice stove (similar principle as a Rippingilles) you'll find the wick...
Local garages around here are selling kerosene for 75p a litre on pump but most of it is heating oil. Prices always rise at this time of year as...
I raise my hat to you Trevor - Chapeau!
@Macaroon No, I've never tried it. I've never had any problems with heating oil so am quite happy to keep using it.
@Doc Mark Looks like we both got bargains, Mark. Have you tried your Kero-sun outdoors? My Rippingilles is wonderful indoors but utterly useless...
@Simes The wick heater in question is this Rippingilles -...
During the day at our house, we generally don't have the central heating on. The woodstove keeps the lounge and dining room cosy. During the...
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