Petromax HK 500 Soft Start

[@tirtaksara]

Thank you for making this video. It spark my childhood memories in 80s - 90s where almost every home and night street vendors in my town have this lamp ..

[@Lerssinen]

Well, i have started to call this "analog lamp" on these electronic times = D Now when autumn hits us here in Finland i simply took this out and use it again and it works, works and works.

[@juliusmoga4340]

In my village, in 90s and early 2000s, it was a preserve of the village tycoons. One had to even have a receipt. Surprising that things have changed so fast and almost every home now has electricity.

[@yudytquintero2373]

Buenísimo cuando era chica mi madre usaba en el almacén cuando había cortes de luz 🇦🇷🇺🇾👌👍

[@pedrold]

Thank you for your video. I went back to my 10 years old in the old fifties when I lived in Moçambique (Africa). There were several places without electricity as beaches, farms, and so on and my father had one Petromax. I can remember it as if it was today. Best regards from Portugal.😀

[@gagakrimang1764]

Wah kl mengenang lampu petromak, saya jagonya reparasi petromak, dan lampu teplok, sentir dan lampu ting untuk penerangan jalan, krn saya dirumah dijatah ortu bagian lampu dan sulak2 meja kursi. Saudaraku 8 orang tugasnya dibagi bagi, ada yang nyapu rumah, siram tanaman, nyuci piring, seterika, ngisi kamar mandi, ada yg ke sawah dll pokok nya seru dan dikerjakan dng penuh tg jawab, semoga bapak ibuku tenang di sisi NYA Aamiin. Alfatikhah

[@azizalfianto6154]

wong indo mampir rene haha

[@kamalsleim3989]

انت رجعتنا اكثر من٧٠ عام اليوم لم نجد نفض ولا رتينا شكرا لك

[@vossti]

Really need to find one of these... Brings back tons of childhood memories.... reminds me of my dad... Sometimes it would take time to light up...and could get dangerous.... Soo much nostalgia.. 🇰🇪

[@rayokot1999]

I had one, which was given to me by a missionary nun who came to live in our community in northern Uganda - Gulu. It brings me nice memories, it was a bit expensive to replace the net, so we would use it once in a while

[@mikeferdinands253]

Excellent tip! I've used this soft-start method a few times now and it is totally reliable - I won't bother with the blow torch again, that just wastes fuel and pressure. Thank you!

[@steliosmenexes3821]

Πολύ σωστά, χάνεται πολυ καύσιμο

[@yrambabu7337]

Petromax light was more prominent during 80s and 90s. It used to be substitute for tubelight in villages where electricity was not there during that time. It is a great tool to be used to spread the while light to a farer distances, mostly in marriages, festivals, Auspicious days like sreerama navami. I went back to my child hood days when I saw this light. Great feeling. As the civilization is moving to faster development and India is moving to making in India transformation, there is no need to use these lights and the usage was slowly diminished.

[@openmusicBruce]

I have 4 off these lamps, love them, great fun. There are a couple of things to look out for, One is the pricker which can easily bend so be gentle and keep clean, Two and more important is the fuel cap seal. When you release the pressure i suggest that the air is let out slowly as it is a flammable gas that could go into the lamp itself.

[@Lerssinen]

I also loosen the fuel cap when lamp is stored away, that keeps the sealant on cap on good condition..

[@ErnestJay88]

My childhood lamp, especially back in the 1980's when blackout happen, this lamp is our source of light.

[@jayt7861]

If anyone is still trying to find how to fix there HK500 Petromax lantern. I just did the fix and is was simple. You need to replace the point that is located in the tube going up to the top. Remove the cover and then remove the small nut at the top. Inside is the point. There is a small tool included with a replacement point. Put is the new one and it will work fine.

[@GereonOstermann]

Do you mean the nozzle? Typically, one would first try to de-clog it with a very fine needle or copper wire. If that doesn't help, replace the nozzle.

[@yogi.photos5494]

The patient touch. So soothing compared to some other frantically pumping videos i've watched. Nice one:)

[@Lerssinen]

These are high-tech of their own age, no need for insane pumping..

[@uluhitah12]

remind me my childhood memories in 2000s, now this lamp replaced by LEDs in every street stall

[@P--O]

Well made instruction video! I had almost forgotten how to start this lamp. I used this when in military service. Regards from Sweden

[@RosaSanchez-rn4ee]

Que combustible se usa

[@RosaSanchez-rn4ee]

Con que combustible se calienta

[@FLDX-ck4ob]

Mielenkiintoinen video, erilainen tapa sytyttää lyhty. Itse vastikään hankin Petromaxin sekä Aladdin -lampun, pientä opettelua molemmissa. Harrastetaan molemmat myös LA-puhelimia, vanha tekniikka siis kiehtoo ilmeisesti molempia. Hyvää syksyä, parhaat lyhtykelit alkaa olla päällänsä.

[@Lerssinen]

Olen aina pitänyt itseäni analogitekniikan ihmisenä, vaikka päivittäin aikalailla rassaan nykypäivän laitteita. Mieli lepää kuunella lampun tai taajuuksien kohinaa, en tiedä miksi..

[@Martyntd5]

Beautiful lamps. I have an original German made version from 1966. I'm trying to get it running right now.

[@Lerssinen]

I found this lamp on its original package when i bought my (very old) house, never used before and i think its from 70`s or something like that.. Worth of using anyways.

[@زيدالصالحي-ث2م]

اين احصل عليه

[@زيدالصالحي-ث2م]

انا اشتري

[@hassanjamal4212]

@@Lerssinen you could have sold it for very high amount

[@Lerssinen]

@@hassanjamal4212 i know but i use it anyways 😂

[@yasssali3191]

My childhood memories From Kerala, India

[@trendingenglish4268]

In old days we called this lamp a LUX Best of its Time

[@Lerssinen]

And it still works today just fine, im pretty sure that if you take something from this age and put it in shelf about 30 years and try to run it again it wont work anymore..

[@rogerhartman998]

Awesome trick I did not know about, thanks for sharing

[@MrEntropus]

This method is long, but neat. A quick start using the built-in ignition burner leads to the fact that the glass of the lantern is covered with soot

[@robertkelly3313]

What a beautiful lamp.

[@Lerssinen]

It sure is, usable novadays too !

[@mainesail3097]

LOVE THE CRUNCHING OF THE GRAVEL AND OTHER USELESS NOISE

[@TOL123abcd]

Very bright light without battery 👍

[@josegerryvinculado6323]

We used it in Philippines 🇵🇭 during my childhood when we have occasions like weddings & fiesta.

[@vlogwithbijay]

♥️ from odisha I miss thes now days

[@armandaniel21]

My memories. Thank you for sharing Sir. Subscribe done. Cheers from Kuala Lumpur

[@Lerssinen]

Well thank you, this lantern seems be somewhat attracting device = D

[@alimbdulalim4180]

Seneng dpt menikmati suasana jaman dulu.ini lmpu bagai wasiat mbah mbah.jgn gunakan kekuatan dan kepandaian tr kecuali trpaksa dan mendesak.sprt lampu ini jg...akan dikluarkan dan dinyalakan sbb trpksa hrs terang di mlm2 yg pas ada acara kluarga dsb....sudah pasti lampu ini akan berada ditengah tengah kami yg sdg ada acara untk mmberi terang yg lbih sempurna berbanding lmpu uplik😂😂😂😂👍

[@asmaulhusnailoveu]

Nostalgia tahun 90an, 80an, 70an, dst Hahahaha

[@gamecatur9781]

Sya dithun 2000an juga msih pke ini krena listrik blum masuk cuma nyalur dri desa sebelah yg tiap jam 9 udah diputus

[@muhammadsahfarnaoma6225]

when no electric this lamp work perfect

[@aidyrazlan3902]

Our family had one back in the early 80s, my late father used it during power failure. Didn't know what happened to it.

[@tariqkhan-kiyani3948]

I remember, when pressurising the lamp, you had to hold your breath incase the mantle fell apart.

[@Lerssinen]

Some cloths are more fragile than others, i usually use original petromax socks. They work the best way.

[@GTT-izlence]

​@@Lerssinen Hala bu fenerin malzemeleri bulunuyor mu

[@ap8672]

Can we get these now a days ? We used to have a basic lamp the only advantage was it was quite !

[@ORLY1160]

Gracias por el video. Había 2 tipos de camisetas, uno para luz blanca y otra para luz amarilla.

[@ronyranan4520]

LED are bright and efficient. But Petromax is "warmer" if you know what i mean...😊

[@mutsakabaliling4005]

80s childhood memories ,anchovy fishing.

[@mugiwaracrew1300]

Lampu legend penyelamat lubang hidungku dari asap hitam lampu pelita dlu 😍

[@dikisaputra1011]

Wahh mantab, nostalgia nih

[@EssexCountyPhoto]

Beautiful lantern. Are they always that noisy? Thanks.

[@Lerssinen]

They have an humm sound when they operate yes but its not that loud..

[@EssexCountyPhoto]

@@Lerssinen Cheers. I'm looking at a nice new brass HK500 for our anniversary, we both enjoy the outdoor,but it seems to be an absolute ball-ache to even start the damn thing... Do you get faster with experience? Don't get me wrong, I enjoy splitting wood with an axe, smoking a pork butt for 14 hours, or spending just as long preparing a tobacco pipe! Is it the same with a lantern, enjoying the preparation as much as the actual use? Thanks!

[@Lerssinen]

@@EssexCountyPhoto The starting is part of the theme in this case. I can sure believe that if this was only light available it would be pain in a** but what comes to atmosphere and feel this just knocks right places for me. Starting to full light takes about 3 minutes, no real need or way to speed it up.

[@Pertamax7-HD]

Super 🔥🔥🔥

[@LabArlyn]

Benar benar kenangan indah di masa kecil ketika belum ada listrik.

[@amarkishor7531]

I went to my childhood thanks

[@Wilson_256]

I'm here Enjoying this technology 1 May 2024

[@hermantowahyudi6268]

Yg ada burnernya gini biasanyanya sy nyalakan tanpa spiritus. Langsung pompa buka burner kasih korek sampai panas baru buka kran ke lampu.

[@blueeyes4166]

I have this but I didn’t know how to use it. Thanks

[@RayRay-rk5bd]

Amazing piece of technology.

[@tomparsley7150]

What is the white cloth that burns and makes light? It has to be some rort of non burning material. Does it ever "burn" to death?..huge mystery for me.

[@Lerssinen]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_mantle I cant say it any better : )

[@Shaw2shoreCo]

We are considering getting one of these lamps. Please could you tell me where you fill the paraffin...is it where the pressure guage is? Thank you

[@Lerssinen]

The pressure gauge is also an cap of fuel tank, it screws open normally.

[@frankyparker6004]

I have one these for 20 years . Just got it out for sevising ...

[@mojostrowinsky5235]

Amazing creation and it uses kerosine

[@trekkingkoenig]

Zum starten der Lampe haben wir auch ein Video gemacht. Hast Du aber auch gut dargestellt.

[@sunkers1]

Thank you for this video! What is the liquid you use in the little blue bottle? Is that Alcohol or Kerosene?

[@Lerssinen]

The starting fuel is called "sinol" which is commonly sold in here Finland. It consist mostly ethanol and other ingredients so it burns hot but not wildly..

[@giovannapascarella2167]

kerosene

[@MDSW2014]

Spirtus Sir 😀

[@christianluggert9052]

In case you are located in the US use the yellow Heet. It is pure Methanol.

[@Bojonatanjarpehag]

What kind of fuel are you using first? (Pre heating). Nice video!

[@Lerssinen]

Its clean burning ethanol, i dont know is it available on all countries..

[@HappyLife-id6mx]

In my country they used kerosene to light these lamp,they are called "hajack light" locally.

[@abbameen]

Kasarilla tuulastettiin näillä, sitte keksittiin autonvalosta tehä lamppu. Vois ostaa hätävaravaloksi tai iha vaa fiilistelyyn.

[@Lerssinen]

Kyllä se on kiva olla analogistakin valoa saatavilla, myrskylyhtyjä ja näitä pitää olla aina muutama varalla..

[@beachsleeper]

Thats the way to do it.

[@All_in_one2466]

Such is called Panchlight in the language of India.🙂🙂🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@anoname9886]

In Indonesia some of street food seller such as fried rice man uses this kind of lamp. I notice the light is so bright far through the alley. It is brighter that electric bulb. I wonder how the fabric in the middle of the tank not burned? And how to turn it off?

[@Lerssinen]

The fabric changes its state when its burned first time, its not fabric after that. To turn it off you just simply release the pressure on fuel compartment and the lantern shuts off.

[@avijtavijit1454]

Bangladeshi culture ❤️😍😢

[@anwarozr82]

Who invented this Lamp?

[@muttomaki1]

Hi. Nice video. Can you list your steps which you do in your lighting method? Did you pressurize any before lighting the spirit cup? Thanks

[@Lerssinen]

There is absolutely NO pressure on the tank when the pre-warmer is lighted, i close the filling cap on video before i start pumping.. Just pre-heat with the "cup" and when the cup is almost burned out start pumping slowly, when it lights up start pressurizing the tank. The needle-valve is open all time through process..

[@1mikwen]

Do you fill the "cup" with alcohol or petroleum?

[@GereonOstermann]

​@@1mikwenAlcohol / denaturated Ethanol / "methylated spirit" / spiritus

[@mahmoudj7559]

I like it , how I can get new one??

[@FarmAnakDesa]

Thank you for video sharing sir.

[@Lerssinen]

No problem my friend.

[@DECIOVENTURI]

Invented tais lamp was Max Graetz

[@jussttg]

so when you start the preheat you valve is pointing down at all time, right?

[@Lerssinen]

@@jussttg yes, there is no pressure at all at the start, after warming up i close the fuel cap and start to pressurize carefully. If there is no ignition at the start you should not continue pumping anymore since it only makes a huge mess and can ignite the whole lantern. Use this method at own risk only !

[@Thinkofwhat]

Nice….ain’t cheap though. German made at AU$400 here in Australia:)

[@Lerssinen]

Its not so expensive on nordic countries for sure !

[@faisi]

Tell me one thing brother ,if at night we put this lamb in our room and sleep does it causes over the night

[@Lerssinen]

It runs maybe 2~3 hours maximum if everything is on top condition, then you need to pump it up.

[@GereonOstermann]

Make sure that You have good ventilation in that sleeping room!!! 1l of petroleum will last typically 7...8h if the lantern is on a low power setting.

[@wijayacanel4062]

Lampu strongkeng nya bagus bang👍

[@jibancube3686]

This is the one I am looking for please let know what is the price and where can I get it send me a location.

[@abdurrahmanyaris7343]

THAT THING IS RADIOACTIVE BECAREFULL

[@thekandyman09]

Have you tried other starter liquids? When I put in the kerosene it blackened the glass when it preheats. Have you tried vodka?

[@Lerssinen]

Kerosene is not good pre-heat, needs to be something more cleaner burning..

[@seamanjive]

Use methylated spirit. Drink the vodka.

[@grassblade2]

As M'Learn'd colleague wisely directs, drink the Vodka then there will be no need of a lamp. Alight or not it won't be visible under the table.

[@juancarlossilvagutierrez9569]

Why don't you use simple alcohol like the ones in the pharmacy? That is easy to find

[@Kidyvv]

Does this type of lamp emit radiation

[@darionobile-gb3cc]

Seria bueno que comentaras lo que vas haciendo

[@roesalampessy8916]

Lampu kenangan masa kecil... MasyaAllah....

[@asmaulhusnailoveu]

Hahaha Nemu lg orang Indonesia, assalamualaikum bro

[@luxana2]

Hola, gracias por compartirlo, te pregunto gasolina sin plomo es igual a gasolina blanca? puedo reemplazar por alcohol industrial? agradezco me respondas.

[@CruelQuertos]

Hola hermano

[@juancarlossilvagutierrez9569]

Gasolina blanca es totalmente transparente y con un octanaje de alrededor de 50 octanos, mucho menor que la gasolina sin plomo, en mi país se llama bencina. Mi duda es si se puede usar ese combustible con esta lámpara ya que está diseñada para Kerosene pero he visto comentarios que acepta ambos combustibles.

[@psirvent8]

Hello, I'm here after having watched Technology Connection's videos and now I want a lantern. I think I'll go for a Coleman dual-fuel and use petrol since it doesn't require any preheating or buy a Campingaz butane lantern that costs far less than a Coleman or Petromax one But I have a few questions about lanterns in general since I don't have any up to this day: - What about build quality especially for newer Petromax lanterns ? compared to Coleman if you have any of them. I ask because I read from customer reviews that Petromax lanterns are now made in China and of poorer quality than older ones. How true is it ? - Also what are the risks of using the blowtorch on a Petromax ? I have read the user manual of the HK500 or 150 (I don't remember which) and it basically tells that using the blowtorch will cause more wear and tear on the lantern but without further information. Any experience ? - Is it possible to adjust the flame strength and thus brightness on a Petromax like you can on a Coleman ? - What would happen if when you want to turn off the light you were to just close the fuel valve (On a Petromax) instead of depressurising the tank ?

[@Lerssinen]

You can shut down this lamp with the nozzle, it keeps the pressure in tank if seals dont leak. Altough it can have a small leak and it leaks the top part of lamp full of lamp fuel and when you try to light it again it can turn into a firestorm. So, when not in use, always pressure down to zero. There is no way to adjust the brightness, it depends on the pressure a bit but not much. We dont have those coleman lamps here in europe so i dont know about how their system works but i have seen same video and it looked an functional device. Only thing that worries me is the very flammable fuel, as lamp fuel is not so flammable on normal circumstances. The chinese Petromax´s usually function okay and their parts are changeable with the standard ones as they are made from same parts all around. Maybe the overall build quality is not so good as original german ones.

[@psirvent8]

@@Lerssinen Thank you very much for your reply. You're right about the Coleman lanterns not being widespread accross Europe, although you can find some of the them at least online here in France.

[@Lerssinen]

@@psirvent8 I would be interested to try the gas-version of coleman lantern.. If its in sale at France i would be able to get one there since we are in eu (im from Finland)..

[@juancarlossilvagutierrez9569]

Hi, do you know if this one can be used with white gas? In some countries it is called petrol and in others benzine. I have seen coments about this lamp being multifuel.

[@Lerssinen]

@@juancarlossilvagutierrez9569 Well, at least it works on diesel but do not use gasoline..

[@fannyruiz8429]

En Colombia se puede hayar esta lámpara.y cuanto cuesta.

[@mohammadimran9471]

how much? is it available now? i need

[@tonywijaya8957]

Kangen masa lalu. Bpku tukang service lampu petromak

[@RezaOLine]

Why the light is yellow.. mine was bright white..

[@Lerssinen]

It is white, the camera makes it yellow..

[@resgatemusical.2070]

it amazes me as in the USA which is a developed country and yet fuel lamps are still manufactured and used. how I wanted to live in a country so valued the relics.

[@Lerssinen]

There is always need for electicity-free lightning from time to time..

[@resgatemusical.2070]

@@Lerssinen i am the only brazilian who lives in latin america who thinks about the primitive like you guys but they call me crazy for it and say we are in the 21st century. i love the united states not only for the beauty but for everything.

[@sujonmanandhar9654]

But how it works??? Animation view plz...

[@شاطىءالاحزان-خ5ذ]

انا اخب اللوكس جدا فمن اين يمكن الحصول عليه رجاءا

[@mosalman3547]

ماشاءالله لا قوة الا بالله

[@banadigan7511]

ಪೆಟ್ರೊಮಾಕ್ಸ್ ಕಂದೀಲು (ಲಾಂದ್ರ / ಲಾಟೀನು) ˌ ಹಿಂದಿನ ಕಾಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರತ ದೇಶದ ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ ಭಾಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿತ್ತು.

[@sokranchannel8977]

Masih ada nggak ya lampu kayak gini dijual di toko??

[@LabArlyn]

Masih ada mas, tapi yang model baru.

[@acersalman8258]

very beautiful

[@shaanseth7526]

Old day's light formula

[@agustinus8623]

Msh ada gak yg jual ni lampu Bang?? Kira2 yg jual dmna ya sy mau beli

[@meiza156]

Online

[@omarramirez1758]

Buenas. Tardes. Gracias. Puedo conocer elvalor

[@shankarraomahajan9337]

What is that white thing

[@Pedro555Pedrosa33]

System iPa SUN.....???

[@thepetromaxlampsrilankan790]

I like petromax lamp

[@Lerssinen]

Me too, they are nice when your lightning doesn´t depend on them = D

[@budgetpilgrim]

Nostalgic

[@sandipmandve6432]

Yah Kahan milega

[@sitimarmah14]

Inget jaman dulu

[@creepydreamsTAMIL]

what is that sound ?

[@miguelpedemonte7363]

La presion del aire

[@w.g.sameeralakshan3704]

Hard to find parts now

[@Lerssinen]

I kinda disagree, i have found any parts i have needed almost on local stores..

[@w.g.sameeralakshan3704]

@@LerssinenI mean in my country Sri Lanka 🤗

[@Lerssinen]

@@w.g.sameeralakshan3704 Oh, that could be a problem. Most of the kerosene lamp hobbyist buy they parts online..

[@w.g.sameeralakshan3704]

I check online market I give up my idea I restore one but need tank others are ok.anyway your video is great 👌

[@Lerssinen]

@@w.g.sameeralakshan3704 Tank itself could be tricky to find.. Maybe german ebay ? ebay.de is the place to find original parts..

[@dodyliu]

What fuel for this?

[@indraarikurniawan971]

At my home, we used kerosene for this.

[@angelvacamendez1191]

Buenas noches como consigo una lamparita petromax soy de Bolivia - tarija

[@ChamaraChathuranga-r9b]

❤❤

[@delmarleite4041]

It started at 9 am to have light at 9 pm! 😃😃

[@Lerssinen]

Nah, it takes only about 2 minutes from cold lantern to work properly..

[@ricardoromeromercado7747]

Hola amigo... cómo se puede hacer para tenerlo aquí en Argentina.. quiero tener uno igual pero no se la manera de hacerlo.. si me puedes ayudar te agradecería mucho. Un abrazo desde Argentina.

[@Lerssinen]

No habla espanol....

[@khadokvai9163]

You can contact with me

[@liliasantillan1864]

Where I Can Buy Coolman or Petromax

[@luigirizzo2871]

You can buy Coleman anywhere in the US.

[@Lerssinen]

@@luigirizzo2871 I would actually want a gasoline burning coleman lantern..

[@vrr2201]

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