Wrexham - How safety lamps were made ready for underground

A former workman from the Bersham Colliery lamproom shows how the flame lamps were prepared and cleaned ready for use underground.

[@imspartacus26]

my old man is going to give me his one from the pit soon, and I'd like to give it a good brasso and get it working. any tips?

[@colinmccallum3828]

Gives us an idea but video too fast , I guess it's good if you have used them before but not a great video for showing someone that hasn't .

[@kenhowarth47]

A. rubber extension tube was attached that allowed the operator to take gas samples from the roof of the workings where it was impossible to get the lamp. A rubber bulb known as an aspirator drew the gas down the tube. KH