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Henry wrote:Well, I consider something "pricey" when it used to cost c.$3 each and is now $11.95, but I guess that's the German in me coming out! And how I wish Coleman mantles would work on the Aladdins, since the Colemans cost a lot less. Even the mantles for the Humphrey propane gas lights are inexpensive by comparison. At least my 1950 Servel propane refrigerator doesn't use mantles!
. Some of my Aladdin mantles have a 49 cent tag on them. I was lucky and found some NOS years ago. Also, the hanger changed on the early models. So, when I have to change a mantle, I carefully remove (needle nose pliers) the cone and place it on the old hanger. Never touching the cone. Naturally, this is done pre-burn.... 
.Pete, your one lamp looks like a #11. I have a owners manual. If you ever want scans....just let me know.flashpanblue wrote:Well I thought that I would jump on the lamp band wagon and post a couple pictures of mine.
Pete
Pete, what's the first one you pictured? That's especially beautiful. Is that a Rayo?flashpanblue wrote:Well I thought that I would jump on the lamp band wagon and post a couple pictures of mine.
Pete
I could do with an extra wall holder. Seems I'm always looking for the wick cleaner. Interesting that space for an extra generator was also provided for. You need some matches to put in there.gramophone78 wrote:Nice Bruce. My Great Grandfather was the Aladdin lamp Co. distributor for the Province of Manitoba. This is his #6 that has been handed down to me. Along with the manual and copper wall holder. Every lamp came with these. The center space in the holder was for matches.
Now that I can relate to! Needle-nose pliers, eh? Mmm, maybe that would work on those big Humphrey mantles somehow....gramophone78 wrote:Henry wrote:Well, I consider something "pricey" when it used to cost c.$3 each and is now $11.95, but I guess that's the German in me coming out! And how I wish Coleman mantles would work on the Aladdins, since the Colemans cost a lot less. Even the mantles for the Humphrey propane gas lights are inexpensive by comparison. At least my 1950 Servel propane refrigerator doesn't use mantles!
Henry I have had all kinds of servels over the years and most oil models made the past 60 years.. Currently I have been using a 1946 servel which after some adjusting and cleaning works like a charm. I was always fascinated by refrigerators that worked without electrical power. I remember when I first started to buy kerosene in the late 50s it cost 13 cents a gallon. Now is is running 5.00 a gal here. I still use a pot burner oil heater to keep the kitchen and rear room warmer in winter but had to give in to propane for the main section of the home.Henry wrote:Well, I consider something "pricey" when it used to cost c.$3 each and is now $11.95, but I guess that's the German in me coming out! And how I wish Coleman mantles would work on the Aladdins, since the Colemans cost a lot less. Even the mantles for the Humphrey propane gas lights are inexpensive by comparison. At least my 1950 Servel propane refrigerator doesn't use mantles!
It's more complex than that. The mantels are already burnt to ash- when first woven they are quite large and look something like a lace stocking. They are then chemically treated and burnt, during which the ash shrinks to the size of the finished mantel. It is coated to preserve it, and the coating is what you burn off. Colman mantels are similar except that you burn the thing yourself & can watch it shrink.Curt A wrote:"The special mantles (woven fabric suspended from a wire frame, over a circular wick) are pricey..."
Those special mantles are made of silk... burn them with a match before lighting to make them turn ash like and very fragile...
Very interesting, I didn't know this!estott wrote:It's more complex than that. The mantels are already burnt to ash- when first woven they are quite large and look something like a lace stocking. They are then chemically treated and burnt, during which the ash shrinks to the size of the finished mantel. It is coated to preserve it, and the coating is what you burn off. Colman mantels are similar except that you burn the thing yourself & can watch it shrink.Curt A wrote:"The special mantles (woven fabric suspended from a wire frame, over a circular wick) are pricey..."
Those special mantles are made of silk... burn them with a match before lighting to make them turn ash like and very fragile...
