Vapalux M320 paraffin lamp restoration

[@pidgeonpost]

Very useful video, thank you. I have the Bialaddin 305 which I've had since the 1980’s as backup for powercuts.Last week the power went off and the lamp wouldn't light! I now have the service kit and this is a great reminder of what I did last time.Thank you! 🙂

[@blittlej]

Thank you, this is so helpful. I’ve only worked on Tilly lamps before so this is exactly what I was looking for 👍🏼

[@yougettingresults]

A much needed video, Sandy. Now I know how to service my own lamp. Thank you. 😊

[@digger7315]

Thank you. Sandy. I have two similar lamps that were given to me. Complete but in need of servicing/light restoration. About the same condition as your one. I have the service kit, Base camp supplied it. I've been trying to some up the courage to fettle them for a long time. Your superb video has inspired me to get on with it. Many thanks, indeed. 🙂 I will look for your follow video of using the lantern in the field. 🙂

[@max1247]

Very useful, I found one of these years ago in storage (still in working order) and it's nice to see how I can maintain it.

[@seasidepeter]

Just had to say a big thank you for this video. Wish I'd seen it BEFORE I mucked up the NRV; but at least I now know how to fix it. Thank you..

[@got1intheshed]

Hi Sandy, you done a great job. I love restoring old lamps, very satisfying. I restored a old Tilly flood light you can see on my Chanel. All the best Tony.

[@magpieminto4856]

I've seen your video snd you have done a fantastic job

[@gbbushcraft2311]

wow what a great diy instruction video to refurbish the lamp thank you...excellent Sandy

[@RViscara]

Great job and video Sandy. I am a Stovie and restorer of items just like this. it's good you replaced the entire set of seals and leather pump seals. many only change the pump seal and usually the fuel cap seals are the first to go, I like to remind you and others though when doing this job be very careful using emery cloth on the pricker Rod as you don't want to thin out the tip of the pricker as it's matched on size perfectly for the jet hole. also a reminder to all don't leave fuel in the tanks or long long periods of time. empty the tanks if storing for a long period of time. these lanterns are hard for most to run at first but once you learn how to start them up and maintain them they are like a good ole friend and very reliable as well as a charm to use.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks for the info. I didn't clean the actual tip of the pricker in this case. Good job too. Sandy

[@KennethKramm]

Beautiful Lamp. Nice restoration, Sandy. I like these old pump style lamps .... remind me of the days when camping as a kid. ATB ....ken

[@loadzofhobbies4219]

Nicely done sandy, absolutely love tinkering and fixing up old pieces like this. Good solid construction, will last as long as someone chooses to look after it! Atb Ryan

[@simoncook6503]

Hi Sandy, Smashing old lamp I love things like that always a pleasure to see old things still working well, a bit like people of our age lol. Thank you for another really interesting video. ATB Simon

[@PAULIEBOY1967]

Great vid Sandy enjoy these types . refurbs and stuff and its for the outdoors perfect for the wiltshireman channel look forward to the testing take care

[@sc44dk]

I wish you'd published this a couple of years ago before I bought mine s/h, it's a lovely thing to bring them back to life. Might I suggest using Coppaslip (or the equivalent) grease on threads, I believe it's better long term. Rarely mentioned is the heat these lamps give off, it's a great bonus to the light. Thank you for sharing.

[@timsbushcraftandoutdoors7634]

Top Job Sir!!! Reminds me of my old Boy Scout days seeing that lantern. Now-a-days you just screw on a canister and light'er up. Spoiled! But I'm wishing for an old pump style now…Thank you Sandy…Very nice vid! Tim

[@Tyddewi16]

Great job restoring it Sandy!

[@dioni82]

Great video! Very helpful! I am starting to work on my Vapalux M320.

[@musicurio]

Excellent work, and very informative. Thank you. Now I know where the N.R.V. is!!

[@jgbsweeper7325]

Wonderful video. You can "hear" the quality of the lamp from the sound of the parts going together. Very beautiful lamp.

[@stoneman886]

That was a great tutorial Sandy ..that type of lamp always reminds me of going fishing many many years ago..all the best.. Mark

[@ValleyBoyBushcraft]

Good job Sandy, I love the sound of this type of lamp, makes me think of my grandparents caravan and the gas lamps that they used for light in the night. :0) Atb Dean.

[@rodprater8395]

NJ hi

[@TheMendipman]

What a little beauty it is Sandy. In very good nick, with no scratches or scuffs that I could see, just needed a good service. You are what I would call an instinctive engineer. A bit of the craftsman comes out in whatever you do. Best wishes, Noel

[@johnullrich4191]

Hi just watching your video I have 3 Lamps in the shed all bialaddin 300x Been there 30 years that I now of do you no of any one that repairs these lamps .I can drop of and collect any were in uk And pay for all time and parts needed Thank you

[@MintOutdoors]

Sandy, this was like watching a surgeon at work, even had an injection at the end :) The lamp was superb after you fixed it, really bright even in daylight.

[@MikeSmith777]

Nice restoration Sandy, I like those old lamps, Atb Mike.

[@jchapman60]

Having the patience to do it right was very entertaining and educational for the novice!

[@adelarsen9776]

I keep saying it : The old equipment is often the best. It's got a "reassurance" about it. I look forward to CW by Vapalux at your wilderness QTH.

[@RDPproject]

They built them to last...not like the crud outta china now'a'days.

[@vanadiumV]

old stuff die hard !

[@omarenriqueguaymas6545]

Gracias! Pronto recuperare uno similar. Lo llamamos sol de noche! Saludos

[@albertday6952]

Great work there ... I have the exact lamp and unfortunately the glass cracked due to a ruptured working mantle I have replaced the glass with a stainless steel mesh 30 guage metal cyclider which I easily made and is really effective and just as good as the glass ... no worries now it falling over /or mantle damage .

[@bamabushcrafter5181]

It looks like you are quite the handy man...nice job sir...atb...Jason

[@mcleodharry]

very intereseting video seems to be the british counterpart of the german army petromax lamp. have seen those on ebay.uk thanks for sharing with us harry

[@thorstengrasenick8154]

Cool Rebuilt Video.Ich have found a Bialladdin 305 .And the Seals are bad. g😉reetings from Germany

[@louisemissouri4410]

Ive never seen one of these lamps before. Very cool. :)

[@philiphickling1956]

Hi followed your instructions to the letter but cannot seem to build up any pressure, should there be a washer inside the pump cap and should there also be a spring

[@WiltshireMan]

I can't remember Phil it was a while back I'll have to take a look at the lamp

[@goonluv]

Tell you what sandy you can put your hands to all most anything. Nice restoration atb Gordon

[@richardcorfield9926]

Which do you prefer - this or the Tilley? These seem to cost more second hand.

[@WiltshireMan]

I prefer my Tilley though in reality I hardly use the pressure lamps. When I go camping I always tend to pack a Feurehand storm lantern, they are light and give out just enough light

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

Thank You Wiltshire Man

[@1967AJB]

Lovely film, many thanks, I think I might do mine now.

[@yan24to]

Is the tank actually brass?

[@jamessd7677]

Mend and make do! Why do we in this day and age throw things like that away and spend good good money on a replacement, when with just a little bit of work and effort such can be achieved. Mend and make do, that's what they had to do during the second world war and that's what they called it. Thanks again Sandy.

[@seasidepeter]

Am I wrong or have you forgotten to put a washer on the top of the NRV?

[@WiltshireMan]

I can't remember Peter, I think I assembled it properly, there were no bits left over

[@mitcha1065]

I dont believe you put the new washer on the non return valve?

[@deepsouthNZ]

can anything other than paraffin be used Sandy?

[@haroldclark9794]

That's very useful as I have a lamp that needs some work done on it

[@yan24to]

Lovely work

[@RDPproject]

Im downloading this to watch at work as its going to be a boring shift. Im sure its gonna be a good vid as always.... :-)

[@Yorkshirestag]

Hi sandy can you do a video on a service of a Tilley lamp ? This was a great video

[@macspud28]

Are you not supposed to oil the pump leather? Edit, ah yes, I should have waited to the end of the video before commenting. Lol.

[@WiltshireMan]

Yes, I believe that is a good thing to do

[@srs26]

Where did you get the seal kit from?

[@WiltshireMan]

I think I got it from Ebay. Parts are easily obtainable for these lamps. Ssandy

[@yan24to]

I need one of these

[@robertclarke7274]

You have too much spare time Sandy, who said you can leave the workshop?

[@wellsgb1957]

NICE, job sandy