Den Haan Trawler Lamp
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I have x4 oillamps, 3 of them Den Haan. Many years ago one of them started leaking as well. I did this:
- sloshed tank/container several times with acetone, and poured it out.
- let it dry overnight
- put some grease on the thread to ensure no epoxy would stick to that
- made some thin epoxy, approx. 50 ml, slowly rotated the container over an hour
- waited for 3 days to fully cure and refill with kero
- never had it leak again
Yes, all of my lamps are somewhat corroded, I am polishing them right now, what still unsre what varnish/epoxy to use to protect the shine..... suggestions welcome.
- sloshed tank/container several times with acetone, and poured it out.
- let it dry overnight
- put some grease on the thread to ensure no epoxy would stick to that
- made some thin epoxy, approx. 50 ml, slowly rotated the container over an hour
- waited for 3 days to fully cure and refill with kero
- never had it leak again
Yes, all of my lamps are somewhat corroded, I am polishing them right now, what still unsre what varnish/epoxy to use to protect the shine..... suggestions welcome.
I have and use two brass oil lamps onboard. I also have LED light fixtures for task lighting. I leave one oil lamp burning as a night light. Nice soft orange glow goes well with alcohol and music. I have never found a varnish or lacquer that will stand up to lamp oil so I just rub the lamp with lamp oil to stop surface oxidation. Seems to work and is probably what was done back in the day.
My wife and I were just discussing how much we have enjoyed our lamps when anchored or in the slip, etc.....we use liquid paraffin.(sp?)....as a lamp fuel and the only soot is on the various globes, etc....we are very careful when using them as they could be a fire hazard if care is not taken.....the warm glow (and maybe even a little heat) can
be wonderful on a cool evening..then some good music....and all well be well . Pat
be wonderful on a cool evening..then some good music....and all well be well . Pat
You also may experience glass chimney cracking from time to time. I was buying glass chimneys from WM quite regularly only to have them crack almost immediately when lighting the lamp. WM stopped selling them and I purchased a couple from eBay that were no name made in China. The first one has been in use for years without a problem and I have the spare. Glass must be designed for the purpose and these oil lamps are a nearly lost art.
Weems and plath annapolis is a dealer for den haan. we have 2 w and p oil lamps and 2 den haans. we love them. we burn nothing but the W and P pure lamp oil. no lamp has ever smoked or blackened any of our interiors for the past 30 years... nothing like a good rainstorm at anchor, lamps lit, anchor light on, harmonica or lap steel playing... and wine.
by the way w and p has a tent Sale at its eastern ave. hq during the annapolis boat show. you can get their oil lamps at about 50 % of... worth checking out !!
We have one of these on our boat that is gimbal mounted on the main cabin bulkhead. Really puts out the heat and light similar to a camp mantle lantern. No seam to leak and burns highly refined kerosene or Aladdin lamp oil.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-ALA...967671?hash=item3af248e8f7:g:vCUAAOSwuxFY2GMo
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-ALA...967671?hash=item3af248e8f7:g:vCUAAOSwuxFY2GMo
It is a standard 120VAC unit that operates on whatever source is supplied; inverter, shore power, Genset, etc. I know that newer units consume less power, but not an issue here. Could not go wrong for $12.
You can attach a gimbal bracket to it for wall mounting, which is what I did. Most standard brass lamp gimbal brackets will fit.
Agreed seems like a lot of threads are going in that direction. I for one like old school stuff. Then again I am a Old Fart. However I did change out all my cabin and nav lights and bulbs to LED.