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@@peterellison thank you for your kind comments, much appreciated.

@@timothycope8493 hello and happy new year! Unfortunately I don't know how to solder so I can't give any advice about this. If you are on Facebook there are a few miners lamps groups where there will be people that know how to solder the fuel cell.

@@BobJohnson-xg9ng I've taken a few carbides underground in one lead mines, the light is really good, like you say, a nice soft yellow light.

@@jasonga I believe the GR6 and the GR6S wick tube are the same diameter but to be honest I've have not seen an original GR6 lamp that's not been modified. The Type 6 lamp will not fit a GR6S lamp as the outer wick tube is too wide for the stainless steel tube.

@ I have a genuine untouched GR6 and the wick tube is the same diameter as the type 6… the GR6S must have a smaller diameter tube so it fits into the stainless tube…..I always end up with the weird stuff… lol

@@jasonga that's such a shame that the spring is broken. Springs can be bought from a guy in Slovakia that fit the continental Wolf's, I am not sure if they fit the Wolf 7RMBS lamp, or try miners lamps.co.uk as Gary has quite a few spares. The flint in these lamps is the larger flint, 3mm in diameter.

@@bobevans5514 if the lamp is locked I did a video on how to unlock a Hailwood & Ackroyd lamp, ruclips.net/video/fp5D3DBAtHU/видео.htmlsi=3oaEA4rgjvKKrjfJ Might be your lamp has an intact working lock?

@@szymonradioswl6500 Świetne te lampy, mam 3 w swojej kolekcji.

@@patrickshaw7983 thank you for your kind comments. There are other fuels available. Cigarette lighter fluid is one. I use Upol fast panel wipe, but this is only available in 5 litres so not really worth it if you only have a small collection of lamps. Coleman's is good but like everything else the price is creeping up unless you find a bargain some where.

@@LampBoy3583 Many thanks for your reply, not many bargains to be had these days🙂

@@GarionBrooks-yo5if you need 7mm or 1/4inch round cotton wick. It can be found on eBay in various lengths.

@LampBoy3583 thank you. I think I've found some. Can't seem to find any of the stiff/firm wick.

@@jasonga I will do a video over Christmas. The flint lighter is tricky at first but once you've done a couple it gets easier.

@ your telling me it’s tricky!!! I’m not even going to attempt it till I’ve seen the video!!! It was all together wrong when I got it, it’s all there now, I’ve had to rethread a couple bits and make new springs but it’s all there ready to reassemble!!! Thank you so much for doing it!! Looking forward to it!

@ I've posted a video about the flint igniter. I've not had chance to do the wick adjuster yet.

@@rplant2259 they can be a pain at times. The lamp always lights better when it's warm.

@@jasonga Usually the brass bonnet type 6 lamps was sold to members of the public as momentos. Some pits did use the brass bonnet lamps but not many.

@ ah I see that would explain it, so as I can see not many on eBay then are genuine pit lamps? Every type 6 I look at is either all brass or doesn’t have a middle air shut off!!!

@@jasonga so, there are genuine Type 6 lamps with the shut off ring on eBay. These lamps was used by the old coal board. There are many type 6 lamps on eBay that I call presentation lamps. These lamps can have either stainless steel or brass bonnets but don't have a magnetic lock or middle shut off ring. These presentation lamps are still allowed underground as they met the requirements of the mining regulations, these lamps could be bought direct from the manufacturer and there are many of these lamps on eBay.

@@LampBoy3583 ah that makes sense thanks

@@jasonga hi, on most Protectors it's a big job as the bottom of the fuel cell needs to be unsoldered to change the felt.

@ thanks for both reply’s, to be honest I thought that’s what had to be done! I cans do it ok but what a job!! Also which would you recommend to by? Gr6s, 6rs or a type 6..?

@ all those lamps are nice for any collection. The GR6S was the replacement for the Type 6 lamp back in the 60's. The 6RS is basically a Type 6 but with a remote sample port in the bonnet. All are nice lamps.

@@LampBoy3583 thanks very much for your reply’s…, I’m new to these lamps but already have a collection of oil lamps. These safety lamps fascinate me and I’m always in and out of tunnels etc down here in Cornwall so I’ll be taking them with me now I know how to use them!!!! Once again thanks for your videos!

@ I go mine exploring myself, I always take a GR6S with me for photo opportunities. One day I hope to get down to Cornwall to explore some mines.

@@jasonga hi, many thanks for your kind comments. I don't know where you get those parts from to be honest. Only thing I can suggest is to buy another FS lamp for the parts. Sounds excessive but that's the only way I can think of repairing your lamps.

@ thanks, I already got one on way…! Is the type 7 rmbs any good??

@@jasonga the 7RMBS lamp is a nice lamp. I've done a video of this lamp.

@@gwynmorris7199 hi, the lamps are used in mines that contain explosive gasses. The lamps are locked to prevent tampering with the lamp that could cause the gasses in the mine air to ignite.

@@proliteguy hi, you can email me on stephenfranks@sky.com and I'll try and help you 👍

@@g.g.dunnitt9181 thank you for your kind comments. The wick on this lamp is a 10mm flat wick. The wick is quite thin so the stuff that I've found has worked is using 10mm cotton webbing. This stuff is not as thick as normal wick. Normal flat wick is too thick for the wick holder in this lamp.

@@walterbrink9421 I am happy you have sorted your lamp, any more question and I will be happy to do my best to answer them.

@@LampBoy3583 Thank you ,I will be looking to get more of these lamps over the December period.

@@walterbrink9421 in the Protectors I use zippo flints. Your old flint might be rotten so needs removing and replacing with a new flint.

@@g.g.dunnitt9181 hello, the Protector Type 6 lamp is a spirit burning lamp and burns spirit such as Upol, cigarette lighter fluid, Coleman's etc. The flint lighting device on the lamp will not light the lamp oil, this is why you need to put a few drops of spirit on the wick to light it. If you have a Type 6 that has the middle air shut off ring then make sure this is open when lighting the lamp, also as soon as the lamp is lit turn down the flame so the flame is small. A large flame consumes the air in the lamp (when the lamp is cold) and extinguishes the flame. For your flat wick lamps I wouldn't use Upol with them, they sound like oil burning lamps. If you put spirit fuel in an oil burning lamp the spirit heats up and the vapours can explode and blow the flame out.

@@maggiehoult9382 hello, the lamp takes about 40ml of fuel, so like you say, just enough to saturate the felt. Free liquid in the fuel cell can cause issues as the vapour will ignite and put the flame out.

Thank you very much for your advice and speedy reply.

@@Bercyable I use 2mm gasket card. This can be found on eBay and Amazon.

@@walterbrink9421 I'm not sure of the strength needed to be honest. The magnet I have is a rare earth magnet, 20x20mm in diameter.

@LampBoy3583 Thank you for the reply I will obtain a earth magnet today and give it a try

@ hope you find a suitable magnet. I worked in SA in 1997/8 mostly at the West Driefontein Gold mine.

Hi I have obtained the magnet and all went good ,lamp has been cleaned just a concern what fluid to use to have a clean flame

@ the spirit I use is Upol Fast Panel wipes, don't think you'll get that in SA. Cigarette lighter fluid should be ok.

I believe the miniature lamps can not be dismantled and cannot be lit.

@stevie5tapes277 thanks. I wondered the same but it does have a wick like the bigger ones as though it might.

It's a spirit based fuel that the lamp uses. I too have a lamp from the last batch made.

Thank you for your speedy reply.

@@laurensbeerendonk2832 try this guy www.dmmb.sk/en/ He sells miners lamps parts and he might do the lock mechanism.

If you have a circuit tester you can check to see if you have a circuit. Most probably the lighting plate will need stripping down and cleaning. My lamp uses kanthal wire for the filament, if your lamp has the original platinum wire I do not know the battery pack will make the platinum wire glow.

Hi Stevie finally got my SL lamp to light, the battery in the lighting device I was using was not strong enough. I used a 26650 battery and hey ho lit up. Happy days mate. Tony

@@MrVoetsek1960 that's great news! Glad to hear you sorted it 👍

On my SL I changed the wire to Kanthal 24AWG Wire and use a 3.7v lithium battery as the power supply.

If you send a picture I can try and help 👍

@@stevie5tapes277 hi, I've taken the pics , how do I send them to you ?

@@PaulRoberts-i4g email them to me - stephenfranks@sky.com

@@DoobyShoo oooh, I wonder what lamp it is?

@@LampBoy3583 it’s a type 6 like yours, but it has the original number on it, with all of the original markings from when they were used individually, it also has the original wick from 1956/57

@@obs_community9517 you're welcome 👍

Is there some of the old flint stuck in the flint tube? Can you see the new flint pushing against the flint wheel?

@stevie5tapes277 Hi stevie, no , even tried soft wire but this doesn't touch striker wheel. I think it might be old flint gone solid. K.

@@kenwilliamson-r2v that could be the cause. Flint rots over time.

@@ingridnicholas4581 Peek polish or Autosol is what I use. Stainless steel does not rust so you will need to keep polishing to remove the marks.

Thank you for your help

@@laurensbeerendonk2832 hi, I have a video for the SL lamp which I think you are referring to, ruclips.net/video/4X-hoDzZbfU/видео.htmlsi=z5Pbv9luiVl6KNKa I think this video will give you the information that you require.

@@craigsinyorkshire try plenty of wd40 around the fuel cell where it meets the bottom of the middle section. Sometimes old polishing residue gums up the lamp. If this doesn't work I've put a rag around the lamp and put it in a vice, just be careful of the lock as these can easily be knocked off.

@@laurensbeerendonk2832 this sounds strange! The too rings should not make the flame go out. When you light the lamp maybe the flame is too high? Try a low flame first and see if this helps.

For this lamp a spirit fuel is used. I use Upol Panel wipes but you can use Coleman's camping fuel or cigarette lighter fluid.

@@laurensbeerendonk2832 Hello! The purpose of the open and shut setting is for when the miner is testing for methane gas in the mine. Underneath the silver bonnet just above the glass is a series of holes. When the middle part is set to open air can flow through these holes into the lamp and onto the flame. As methane gas is lighter than air the gas will collect in high places against the roof of the mine. If the miner wants to test for gas in the roof he will slide the middle part to shut. That will close the holes above the glass and make the mine air flow into the lamp from the larger holes near the top of the lamp bonnet. I hope this helps.

@@stealer59 to be honest I don't know. For a Type 6 you need a petroleum spirit fuel. This is so the flint spark can ignite the spirit to light the wick. The ideal fuel is one with a low flash point.

@LampBoy3583 hi I tried Primus Power Fuel it lights up ok and burns fine.

@@stealer59 that's great! I hope you enjoy seeing your lamp lit 🔥

@@stealer59 lighter fuel is fine for a Type 6 👍

@@camerasintheclouds599 Thank you for your comment. The reason why I started making the videos was to help people with their lamps. I am so glad the videos helped you.