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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.

@@timothycope8493 have you filled the fuel cell with fuel and if so did the fuel cell accept any fuel? In the Protector lamps there is a wick that is fixed in place in the wadding in the cell and partially in the wick tube. This wick cannot be removed. The top part of the wick tube contains the trimming wick. When you put a new piece of trimming wick in the tube make sure the trimming wick is touching the wick in the cell. If you find that fuel will not travel up the wick then it could be that the wadding in the fuel cell is damaged and needs replacing. This is a big job as it involves lots of soldering work.

This confirms my thinking thank you

@@timothycope8493 I use this stuff from eBay. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256471868263?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=el5_hvk0QlW&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=quLWp0VcSdq&var=556634216569&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

7mm or 1/4inch round cotton wick.

@@Traveling-Lite I've not used meths in a spirit lamp to be honest. I am not sure if the flint spark would light the meths.

@@LampBoy3583 Thanks for the quick reply. On the very few occasions so far, when I've used our "presentation" type No.6 Eccles lamp, I've used Aspen-4 lawnmower fuel, which is clean burning and also has been recommended as an alternative fuel for Coleman camping stoves and pressure lamps; which works very well in my examples. I have a good supply of Methylated Spirits for our Trangia spirit stoves, so I'll try some in my no.6 lamp and report back. Regards, Mike

@@Traveling-LiteI've never used Aspen 4 but have heard good things about it. I use Upol fast panel wipes, I found out about it in a camping site as it could be used in camping stoves as a cheaper substitute to Coleman's.

UPDATE: I tried using Methylated Spirits today in my lamp after it required a refill. I put a few drops on the wick to start and lit it with a lighter. after a few minutes when I was sure the wick was drawing fuel, I blew out the flame and put the globe & chimney unit back on. Even though the meth spirits burned very cleanly and with a nice flame, I couldn't get it to ignite with the flint striker. Tried many times but didn't work. Its funny though, because I can easily ignite meth spirits in my Trangia stove using a ferro rod.

@@Traveling-Lite it must be that the flash point of meths is too high for the flint spark?

@@Traveling-Lite hi, the flints I normally use for Protector lamps are the zippo flints, I've found them to be really good.

@@Traveling-Lite thank Mike, I decided to set up the channel to help people with the basics to get their lamps lit again.

@@CassottoReedsPC Hi Phil, a strong magnet should be fine. I have a rare earths magnet, N52 I think it is and it's 20 x 20mm and that should open the lamp. There's a few places that sell these including Protector and a website called Minerslamp.co.uk First of all I would check to see if the lock cover has been cut, this was done on many lamps given to retired miners. To check if the lock cover has been cut just see if the lock cover will swing out with some pliers, don't be forceful tho.

Underneath the lamp is a wheel that adjusts the flame height. Turn the wheel and this moves the wick tube up or down and that will adjust the flame height. On this lamp the wick is fixed in place so does not extend.

The wick is 15mm wide but on the Wolf lamps the wick is very thin.

@@pacsltd just be careful, lamp collecting can become addictive!

@@ttk266 If the lamp has a magnetic lock sometimes the underneath of the lock can be unsoldered and the spring and pin removed.

You are very welcome, I am glad the videos are helping yourself and others.

Citronella is fine for a lamp that burns paraffin.

@@LampBoy3583 it’s an eccles Gr6s protector lamp thanks a thing of beauty

@@timothy6283 do not use citronella in this lamp then. A GR6S burns spirit such as naphtha, Coleman's or cigarette lighter fluid.

Patience and a small flame is the key to lighting these lamps 👍

Hi, wonder if a could pick your brain. 😂 I have the chance of buying a type 6, a lot or all the posts are corroded. Would it be easy enough to clean them or would they need replacing. Cheers.

@@andrewmcleod347 The glass posts can be cleaned up with wire wool 0000 grade. Polish on the wire wool and elbow grease. Wire wool 0000 grade is good on brass but do not use on stainless steel.

I will soak over night the fuel cap released very easy thank you again for your info it is in great condition and only cost £36 at auction today inc of fees 😊

Hi can I send you photo please

Sometimes these lamps can be a pain to open. Patience is the key.

I am concerned about damage but I will proceed with care thanks

@@timothycope8493just be careful around the lock part as it's only soldered on.

Some lamps get stuck up with brasso polish residue. Try spraying WD40 on the join between the fuel cell and the middle section of the lamp. Also, make sure the sliding pillar in the middle section is free to move slightly, sometimes these can dig into the fuel cell which makes it hard to unscrew.

Some people drill a small hole from the top then use a paper clip to push the lock pin down. The bottom of the lock pin has a slot so it can be unscrewed, the slot I think is filled with solder. Just beware if you try to unsolder the slot in case the lock becomes unsoldered from the lamp.

@@LampBoy3583 Thanks for your inrerest

Hi, the flint will have most likely rotted and this will jam up the flint wheel preventing the striker from being pulled out. Don't try and pull out the striker as this can snap the spindle of the flint wheel. The base will most probably be gummed up with brasso residue. You could try to squirt WD40 around the lamp where the base meets the middle section. It takes a bit of patience but the bottom will unscrew. Also, the is a sliding pillar next to the glass, make sure this is not stuck and that it moves slightly and can spin. Others have tapped the base gently with a rubber mallet but be careful not to tap the lock section as this can fall out.

@@LampBoy3583 Super helpful. Many thanks. WD40 bath in train!

Hello, I use Upol fast Panel wipes as my fuel for my relighter lamps, it's very similar to colzalene. Colzalene is just a trade name I believe, the fuel is just pure Naphtha.

Thank you for your comments. The JCM1 lamp uses kerosene. Mine also has cotton wool in the fuel cell.

This lamp burns lamp oil or paraffin. These lamps do not burn petrol or spirit.

The bottom of the lock under the spring can be unscrewed, there's a circular part that normally has a slot in it that is filled with solder. That might be your best option to free the pin?

@@LampBoy3583 I shall have to look for that as it's all been re soldered around the lock (mines fix, it got buried along with grandfather.... thankfully he survived)