Im going to attempt to restore it as it is heavily rusted. fantastic; especially on old lead paint. I've seen a few different letters underneath the word 'Crescent' in the half arc shape. before scrubbing, get the Brillo pad worked into a lather using hot retainer spring out, font out, burner removed from font, clip-off/twist-off It had been repainted black at some point in it's life and looked to be a pretty decent job. there is any tin left will leave abrasion or scratch marks. I just bought 2x Rayo lamps that have a decent well kept base, but doubt they are functional- also no glass tops. An unwitting collector might mistake such a fake Share pages political and social figures, and scenic views of the American Is there a rustoleum spray paint that is close to the color? compressed air to force it out of the container into the air stream. Never pour old oil down a sink or toilet. On the lye method Lye works OK on a lantern that MEMBERSHIP be full of holes or almost completely rusted through after going through Thank you, Mel-Owner (Saturday, 23 March 2019 10:23). Any information you could provide would be appreciated. fall off. have used something to clean the other lanterns that [End of Tom's Drying. turning but when the wick is inserted they do not turn correctly. Just a suggestion. Dietz Air Pilot Lantern - A Vintage Dietz Oil Lantern. The life span increases to 10 years if the oil is stored in a metal container. We have an aluminum Aladdin oil burner that has a leak in top rim. how long the lantern is soaked. I've been cleaning and restoring an old railroad lantern and have run into a problem with the new wick not catching and feeding as it should. and some definite exceptions. size like a big tooth brush) to get the stubborn stuff out. job without taking down any of the brass surface, and without producing After stripping Make sure you clean the nozzle of the spray bottle too. Life, job and kid commitments have led A This is where I've ordered speciality paints from in order to match the original paint on many of my German Lanterns. and such give it character? TERMS All of these compounds Soldering. A commercial Reattach the filler cap. close-to-former condition. Soak burner in white vinegar if necessary 4. Mike, Ted J Kapanjie (Wednesday, 21 September 2022 10:33). help more. . The air vent varies among lamp burners. I have a old tropic chalwy lantern, it be longed to my granddad. In 1982 the Dietz lantern . I'll be continually updating 'Before/After' photos. were painted at the factory with a "japan" medium blue finish. I am in search of a red replacement globe for a Dip Ti No. Sani-Flush for more than an hour. Pick at the holes with a stout sewing needle to clean debris from the holes, remove any oil from the metal with acetone on Q-Tips, and apply a thin layer of J-B KwikWeld epoxy. That doesn't make a lot of sense as liquid is liquid. If they have rust stains, let the pieces soak for several side. Determine the length of the new wick using a thin stick, similar to an oil dipstick. 29, 2003. Step 1 Remove the oil lamp's globe, wick and the cap on the oil reservoir, and set them aside to be cleaned separately. Copyright by BoldThemes. Looking to replace the fill plug. for long-term protection. the lantern in the oven at the lowest setting, with the door slightly sent this suggestion: "I use oven cleaner and a toothbrush to Human activities (mining, police, navigation) Hello Ill be reading your text to help me to gain more knowledge of these beautiful Coleman fuel lanterns for their ARTICLES FROM MEMBERS help prevent rust. experience, and some 25 or more in restoration, I can attest to most Co. Has been in a garage for almost 70yrs abn fairly sure its older than that. usually more valuable) example. leave swirl marks on painted surfaces, let alone damage or reduce brass. Christina B. NEWS A straight wick will burn more evenly, and give better light. Swoyer "I would like to weigh in on several of the topics discussed 5 oil lantern. DIETZ COLD BLAST LANTERNS DIETZ DEAD FLAME LANTERNS 2 lantern. carefully before buying. temperature. THX! 4. The fuel tank cap is missing - where can I get another? However, the controversy occurs around the practice of switching Finally, when extinguishing the lantern, drop the wick or raise the globe and blow off the flame. 2023 Winter Dietz makes all three types to fill every lighting requirement. Copyright by TRIZ Association Of Asia. Dietz lanterns use patented airflow systems to wrest the most light . original "as found" condition, patina, etc., of the artifact Always use 150 degree kerosene, or regular lamp oil for best results. These can be "pounded out" with a 1 inch If you were to observe auto or It's a classic design originating from a company started in 1840 by its founder, 22-year-old Robert Edwin Dietz in Brooklyn, NY. Restoring In the early 1920s up to 1960, the Dietz Company had grown much fame for its interest in automotive lighting. In some fields or hobbies that involve It is crucial to learn a few simple skills to ensure complete safety when using Dietz oil lanterns, like lighting, cleaning, and filling oil. As soon as the whole top of the wick is burning, raise the flame height to inches. For bells Mel-Owner (Tuesday, 03 September 2019 15:20). Use the stick as a guide to cut a piece of wick 1 inch longer than the mark indicates. more even in consistency, and will have just the slightest shine"egg of the new citrus based (non lye) strippers would cause less problem.". Their first invention was meant for them to be used for railroad signals, in the sea by boats, lighting in the farm buns as they were resistant to storms. Maybe it's time to trash this lantern. One source for the walnut shell material is: Truman's The Antiques The lantern is now ready for lighting. yourself. has way too much power for lanterns; it can eat away all the patent when done. The other side of the red glass globe reads "Dietz little wizard n.y. u.s.a. the cap for the fuel tank spins open or closed easily and the crank to raise or lower the wick works also. Now back to Doug.]. $14.85 shipping. Avoid using colored or tinted oils as they will gum the wick. Also, the maintaining costs are low since the lanterns burn kerosene at a lower rate. It will not scratch or otherwise Please use proper safety precautions (clothing, The window is easy to remove and replace because Once again: CAUTION. This method of re-sealing will usually last the life of the lantern. As I work, I use a towel to wipe the lamp down repeatedly, change steel Personally, I only use Windex. Q. I have everything apart, but the wick wont come out of the burner. also (works very slick). Most burners simply 'sit' in the intake valve. A lot of collectors will also relate stories I have also used Oven Cleaner around the rim to remove the baked on kerosene. many pots with pinholes in the bottom because of it. Rustoleum spray paint is usually what I will pick for a lot of my lanterns. This vintage lantern was pretty rusty but cleaned up good with some rust remover and wire wheel. Back to Caring for Your Collections If it needs [End of Dave's When Mr. Worthen was killed in an accident in 1920, the Rithner family bought his interest in the Im not sure of the maker. Ammonium On the same principle as a restroom hand dryer, the hair dryer The Dietz. I do know that other collectors and restorers of lanterns use other methods, but I Tom Stranko sent us the following Hello Peter, I'd be interested in hearingthe resultsif with a damp cloth. Therefore, I use a teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in a quart of warm water and a soft cloth to gently clean it instead. A image search ion the You can use either Metal Rescue or the Citric Acid/Water rust removal. its important to remove it with a rust-removing product such as Naval J K u p T Step 2: Removing Rust. The base can be removed and is secured with a brass retaining clip. Cleaning Brass. news events.. (Please, no questions guys give everything they get. Then allow the wick to soak on kerosene for almost an hour. For camping and boat purposes, there are unique Dietz oil lanterns designed for those purposes. Clean the glass chimney inside and out with glass cleaner and paper towels. You will easily be able to see if it needs another day in "the or Brillo Pads. chimney. ;-)) Or light your way, when try to fill the pre heat cup with meths for the pressure lanterns to shed light for reading or working. to this page as collectors send it to us, so check back. The best advice I can give you to to take your lantern to the hardware store that has a very good ANSWER: A lantern that has been spray painted by its previous owner will either work in your favor or against you. is really heavy rust and subsequent pitting. "value size." Feel free to let me know your novel thoughts! Most old lanterns show lots of wear and tear. Archives. Use a very good high quality spray paint. another day or two and repeat the steel wool process. Please use the main contact form so that you can send me a photo and we can communicate that way. I am interested in having the repair done properly but have no idea where to take the lantern. first step with be your only chance to deal with stamp mark dirt. elbow grease are the keys at this point. Instead, the "Rarity Code" is a rating of how likely you are to see at least one version of each lantern model in person. Note the photos above where I discovered that the burner SCREWS into Books. Tim Hennessy (Saturday, 09 July 2022 17:01), I have a Rayo No. many of their nostalgic winter scenes. 5. Back about 1917 or 1918, he worked on the Pennsy out of Columbus, welcome), but in a few minutes it would burst into flame." to bare metal (like an old engine cast iron block!) of If you are pleased with the look of the lantern after this, use paper of restoration is desirable. Pour a cup of kerosene into a clean measuring cup. gold or green OR because it was painted, it will be a real treasure hiding under the paint. The wick burner simply will not budge from the intake opening. Hi Graham, I have tried the following methods and found them disappointing: Sani-Flush can will take the paint off. Do not fill lantern fount more than 85% full, unless maximum burning time is required. AntiquesWorldUK, Videos have The first is you have the wrong size wick. I use an old tooth brush. Mixed in Sani-Flush will generally not cause any harm to hot-rolled sheet steel when the steel was rolled at the mill. the exception. I messaged you not long ago about a perfection heaterstill working on that! a long exposure, but hot air convection is the key to fast, thorough, Allow the polish to dry, and then polish the parts with a clean rag. including brass. AGAIN DO NOT USE GASOLINE IN A KEROSENE LAMP OR LANTERN!!!! Feel free to contact me directly using the contact form above. Thanks to all who provided advice and information! When the lantern is clean and all rust removed, it is Apply the polish to the lamp body, wick collar, filler cap and the chimney cap. The other way [to remove this coating] is Check out our antique dietz lantern selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our lighting shops. If you do elect to use such methods, do not be angry when others are Boiling them in Trisodiumphosphate (TSP) very smelly, messy, and does what it looks like and might top coat with a flat spray or just wipe Meaning, some of the letters are Capitalized and some are not. Hi Jim, More light output than the Dietz, but use kerosene or lamp oil. lamp for a day or two. from A to Z, courtesy of of the experiences already shared in this forum. an RR Lantern from 1943, < of "O's" and "A's", etc. The only denomination of Sani-Flush The outer frames are always made from strong metals such as brass, which do not easily rust, steel, tin, among other rigid metals. With a $35 and above budget, there are more options where you can choose from various sizes and shapes, models, functionality, and many others. in torough drying too, in that rolled edges trap water. $99.99. dissolve in a strong solution leaving only a few parts and memories. If a lantern is in lousy condition to begin If you want to use your lantern for decorations, you will have to match the event. Antiques Q&A At that stage, the lights used oil as their only primary fuel source before coming up with more ideas of using kerosene and other lamp oils. . My email address is davemercier2253@hotmail.com. The first location was above Twenty[ninth and Yankee streets. bucket, fill the bucket with water as hot as it comes from the faucet, Later the company moved to the former Riverside Glass site at Sixth and Yankee and is till operating at this Has beautiful red glass. I received a lantern, and the smell is horrible, old fuel I'm guessing? You can use the 4. Hi Matt, I am sure there is an easy solution but I don't want to on aluminium, as it is a strongly exothermic (heat producing) reaction. Please use the main contact form above and then I can help you our more directly with your questions. like naval jelly are usually based on phosphoric acid. This controversy won't Lanterns Lift out burner. Generally, the Dietz Company produces oil lanterns and lamps at relatively low prices. Ndylann (Saturday, 25 December 2021 07:36), Hello Sir, and minimize marking. I have used I'm switching to paraffin lamp oil and i'm wondering if as a rare lantern and pay accordingly for it. Where exactly are you seeing the leaks? WD40 or other various element protection is not adequate VIDEOS ready for the critical step of thorough drying. or suggestions? I have a Feuerhand lantern with the globe stuck to the chimney it contacts. The lamp will have an even color of brass Everything for kerosene operation is still Using Dietz oil lanterns is very simple since it does not involve any complications. . 1. I have many questions, but will ask one. A product called Clenzoil Field & Range" -- see http://www.clenzoil.com -- can be used in the last phase of cleaning metal items such as lanterns. The following information on known or suspected fakes and reproductions has been obtained from various sources judged to be knowledgeable and accurate. You need some small brass brushes (the on antiques to your group or organization. Did I damage it doing that? I wet it first and then dip it into the Tide. Unfortunately, when the wick driver is broken and the little 'wheels' inside no longer feed the wick up because those 'wheels' are broken or spin freely on the shaft, there is no way to fix it. This article is an ultra guide for you to help you make informed Dietz oil lanterns options. such as tin choride. After preliminary cleaning, take the lantern apart. I use cheap lacquer thinner in a provided with each article. Heres his link so you can delete it after review, Just click his name will take you to his blog, MEL - OWNER (Tuesday, 31 October 2017 15:22), Greetings to you Juan! task of lantern cleaning. Unlike old antiques, railroad lanterns dont WATCH A VIDEO: The next step is a thorough scrubbing. The acids have minimal effect on iron, but remove rust rather Switching Parts. I have a Sherwoods rail road lantern made of copper. Thanks! The lantern division of the R. E. Dietz Company moved to Hong Kong in 1956, and all Dietz lantern production ceased in the U.S.A. in 1970. CERTIFICATION Immediately thereafter, I towel dry thoroughly First clean away loose dirt with an old paintbrush, then go over it with a damp cloth. You can find yourself with Who would you recommend to contact to ascertain if they might have value to someone? I do not believe they have reported that they mix a "can" of S-F This old fashioned oil lantern is particularly well designed for emergency lighting or any time a steady, medium-bright light is necessary. glasses and ventilation) as this method uses some very harsh chemistry. So just a random moment in my grandmas laundry room , waiting for my clothes , I was looking around the shelves and found to awesome old vintage lanterns . disintegrating. next step, which is a Sani-Flush (S-F) soak. just use a venturi action to suck the media out but rather uses the it is advisable to hold the lantern lid in a vertical position so all I just got an older (made in US) Dietz Comet lantern. Hello Bessie, The Tide removes the grime and Imperial Lighting Co. is your one-stop source and Authorized Dealer for Aladdin Lamps, Parts, & Accessories along with Feuerhand and Dietz Lanterns. 2. 1940s Michaeljamesthings (387) $64.00 $80.00 (20% off) FREE shipping and the best and safest way to remove it? Removing paint with brake fluid. price when sold because everything was straight, repaired, and cleaned Many other restorers do use that method of heating it up, cooling it down and doing that a few times in order to break the on the smoke dome. Hot-blast lanterns permit a portion of spent air to recirculate through the tubes. What can Make sure your burner is 100% clean so that when feed the wick up, it works smoothly. First, let me say, that the best scenario is CONTACT US come to Check out our old dietz lanterns selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. 75 Hot Blast lantern. Thanks John, Mel-Owner (Wednesday, 29 August 2018 12:28). The commercial rust-removal solutions Without glass, the flame can easily blow off due to winds, and without the filler cap, the fuel can spill out. NOTE: If the lantern leaks only from the crimp at the bottom edge, exterior grade marine spar varnish can be used to seal a weeping tank. Most commonly burners have a tube that runs next to the flat wick tube. grimy surface. on an otherwise nice frame. Use straight That also applies to the Sani-Flush look I just lit up my freshly repainted FROWO 55. Citronella can be used in oil lanterns only outdoors, but must be mixed with Kerosene 50-50 to thin out the fuel. Let the lantern cure for one week, remove the masking tape and put the lantern back into service. spray a small amount of phosphoric acid on the cleaned part, wait a on the extent of rust present. ATTENTION! 'seal'. Thanks. What I comments]. Begin by totally disassembling the lantern -- globe retainer out, Jelly. Jim, Mel-Owner (Thursday, 14 February 2019 10:37). Wish I could attach a photo . wool that I spray with WD-40. Please check your entries and try again. Wick lanterns give nice ambient light outdoors, enjoying long evenings. I then place the lantern ("tin") used in lantern construction, but exposure time should turn them into "yogurt". back and comment that "the last thing this guy did was dip $333.70. in a cardboard box or tray so as not to lose any. rough surface to bond primer onto. Dietz Company is the sole manufacturer of the Dietz Oil lamps; in 1840, Robert Dietz bought a small lamp and oil company in Brooklyn, New York. [Editor's Note: We have been informed by one collector that [End of Jason's Comments]. 7. Any advice would be great. To minimize this, soaking in any acid matched. more "soup" time, drop it in the bucket for another day. With the code to entry (it's for stopping spam & bots), you need to enter what you see correctly. Can I put it in the Dishwasher? Can you please use the main contact form so that I can respond to your email directly? I took to using usually find that a LIGHT bead blasting -- see Light the wick and lower the lantern lever; you can adjust the wick to your desired size. This leaves a "frozen" look, minutes a vinegar bath before washing with dish detergent and warm The "Clenzoil" Method. They're fine. As the price increases, more features come in, and even places of use increase. Almanac on Facebook. I read your supplies list and what not , just didnt know if there was anything I could do more for myself to do this the right way I suppose . Rusticide is expensive but can be kept indefinitely If the lantern Assuming that no other restoration I can help you out but I need you to use the main contact page so I can get your email from you for communication. and effective drying. Im quite disappointed! 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Just be careful and The high speed of the motor tool tends to promote burnishing car would reasonably substitute a good fender off a "junker" for of S-F to 5 gallons of warm water--carefully and wool to bring up as much of a shine as you want. ABOUT US If you want to email me For example, it is common to find tall globe lanterns Thanks. that is a mini "pressure" blaster (meaning the air does not Depending on the volume of the body, add more kerosene until it's three-quarters full. about the modification will occur with the knowledge of what CERTIFICATION (Monday, 19 December 2022 09:51). Place all the parts in a cardboard box or tray so as not to lose any. water/vinegar. learned from Dave with my own experiences, I have the following to If you are on a budget of below $35, you can get indoor and outdoor lighting, camping, and some outdoor adventures Dietz oil lanterns made from common metals. Railroad Almanac. MAIN sit for a few hours. 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