how to take apart an oil lamp


I just restrung w 30lb testline and cleaned my lamp and put in new mineral oil. Great work! I then plugged the light in and turned it on and enjoyed all the new light it gives with a sleek, clean, modern appeal. Spray a small amount of lubricant onto the wick roller. Any suggestions? it shines really bright!!!

One of the three supports has a clear tube running up it that is connected to the pump at the bottom of the lamp.
The wiring will come free. Do not use anything heaver than a 40 pound line, as you will have difficulty reinserting the smaller brass couplings (I'll cover this a few paragraphs later). I just checked too....he still has em. @simpleist - if your oil is leaking from the top (not from the brass couplings/monofilament) you may have a leaky pump hose. there was no oil, strings r intact, motor runs (spins) as i could see. Parts can break or wear out with use. The monofilament line is held taut by a series of interlocking brass couplings. I have the grist mill lamp which also has a waterwheel feature. One word. When I stared to think about the color, I remembered an old commercial about a paint that can be put directly onto rust. It sure would be more useful, but as I don't go camping too often, hanging this on a wall as a both decorative and practical piece seems quite nice too! Dating from antiquity, the oil lamp has remained a classic light source throughout the centuries. Cut the old plug off so the old cord will be easier to remove.

seems the oil just goes right up that bar and out the top, I know this is a old post. Charlene...thanks! Restoring Old Oil Lamp: Some time ago, I was roaming around my grandparents property. If there is any oil still left in the reservoir, pour it into an empty bottle with a tightly attached cap and throw it away. Tying three tight knots, one after the other will be sufficient to keep the filament in place. Hammerite!! This will assist in keeping the wick raiser working smoothly in the future. i also clean the tan kand fiberglass resin makes a good tank sealent. I twist the new wire with the others in that connector and reattach the connector. Charlene Hello, Unplug the lamp of course. We own 4 rain oil lamps.
If there are no appraisers near you, find lamp appraisers who can offer an appraisal from photographs only. The inner circle rain pattern on this lamp is diagonal.

Determine the length of the new wick using a thin stick, similar to an oil dipstick. At all times always make sure to have the light unplugged while working on as this will eliminate any hazard.

Always carry the lamp from underneath to prevent breakage. Working on the lamp from a position where the lamp is still suspended in mid-air is extremely helpful. Simple parts, easy operation and low maintenance have made the oil lamp timeless. Thanks!! When I have adjusted my cord in the lamp I reattach the top socket to the base of the lamp again. The pump is working and it brought up the oil one time. No other screws leak please help. Should there be some sort of gasket? Inside the socket base is wire connectors that I remove to remove the old wire from each set of wires. I have tried 2 different oils. This equals ~$15 in mineral oil. I haven't had a problem with splashing and since I'll have to drain/clean the lamp after it collects a lot of dust over time, I can't see paying the extra money for the drakeol 35. !Cheryl, I recently restored mine and the oil seems to be leaking from a screw at the top, I thought it may have been overfilled, but, it seems Everytime I turn it on some oil spurts out on my floor. The bottom part of the lamp (typically) is where the oil is held when the lamp is not on and "raining". Some time ago, I was roaming around my grandparents property. While I don't care for you converting this to electric because I feel a restored "oil" lantern would be more useful (camping, hiking, backyard bbq, winter street parade, etc) you did a good job and turned someone else's trash into your treasure, so thumbs up to you. Its suppose to leak down through holes, if it is leaking elsewhere on top i would assume a crack is somewhere. Any description how to disassemble the top of the lamp? Reply.

Runner Up in the Before and After Contest. I LOVE mine. Especially after you use the lamp, clean with warm, soapy water or window cleaner and a soft cloth. All Topics Topic Home & Garden Electrical & Lighting » Anybody know anything about alladin oil lamps, I need to take it apart and can not ge honkesk Posts: 26, Reputation: 1. Items needed for completion of this project can be purchased at any of your big box hardware store.

Did you make this project? i just got one yesterday from thriftstore. I enjoy making useful (and sometimes not so useful) stuff to make people around me happier! Each run of filament is tightened by pulling on the filament enough to stretch it enough to allow you to press the small brass fitting into the larger brass fitting with the filament pinched in the center.

I tied the "starter" end of the monofilament line to a pencil to keep a good length of filament on the bottom of the lamp so I wouldn't have difficulty making a good knot in the filament when I'd finished threading it through the lamp. Thanks. After painting I let the lamp dry for a couple of days. Thank my mother is running loud is this common or is there somthing wrong I replaced with new oil. my lamp only has the diagonal lines with one row of holes. When you connect the new socket, don’t reuse the bare ends of the wires. beautifully explained post. Restoration starts with disassembling the lantern for cleaning and polishing. Insert the lower end of the wick into the lamp body and screw the roller collar onto the body. Well, an old oil lamp isn't something very expensive and at this state it wasn't valuable at all, so one could ask why was I surprised? Unscrew the filler cap from the lamp body. Once all of the small fittings have been removed, remove the monofilament line from the lamp by unthreading it from the holes. I have taken the top off several times to maybe realign it, but to no avail. Pour a cup of kerosene into a clean measuring cup. Charlene Hello, Unplug the lamp of course. The leaking oil that is being referred to is not what runs down the filament. Know the parts of the oil lamp. Reply I just found a rain lamp at the scrap yard...it needs new line in it....is it fairly easy to replace the line. Nice step by step explanation of how to do this project. The length of the inner circle rain pattern filament line was approximately 24 feet in length. If you remove top by unscrewing the chain on top you should see. Thank you, Samdi B. This project is a fun transformation of an old light but needs to make sure the electrical cord was safe all the way through it so replacing the cord is the best thing to do. I just received one that was rescued from a scrap pile. First, place the burner back on the font, turning it clockwise to lock it in place. Good luck! possible to share/post a clear picture of the full bottom showing the pump and all connections? What do I do with old coozies? Remove all large brass fittings and place them in a lidded container with a grease cutting mixture and let them soak. The mineral oil runs faster and produces smaller beads and tends to splash a little. Now I am ready to replace the socket base and screw. In a short time, you'll have a working lantern that provides light and a warm glow.

When the paint is dry, you can proceed with replacing the old cord set. I goes to a rare Don Juan light and it is a dark brown in color. Pour the kerosene into the lamp's body and gently slosh it around to collect any dirt or debris inside. Clean the center of each small brass fitting, ensuring there are no clogs or blockages present.

Good Luck! Take the chimney cap off the glass chimney and lift the chimney off the lamp body. I am the proud new owner of a Creators Three Goddess Oil Rain Lamp! I have always enjoyed finding forgotten tiems and turning them into useful items again. Install the glass chimney onto the body and reattach the chimney cap on top of the chimney.

Place the oil lamp on a flat surface that's covered with an old towel or absorbent rag. Unscrew the top nut of the lamp where it joins the electrical cord/chain and slide it down the electrical cord and away from the lamp center. If the pump is the problem with your rain lamp, replacement pumps have been seen, Introspection, Basic Truths and Transformation. His hobbies include horses, motorcycles, road racing and sport fishing. I used 40 pound clear, monofilament line to restring this lamp. Share it with us! You'll be able to string the fishing line tighter if you can use the brass couplings rather than tying knots. Remove the globe and any of the covers before beginning with the cord set. Thank you for your viewing of my project and appreciate the kind words for the demonstration. To light an oil lamp, remove the chimney, screw the wick up to a height of 1/2 inch, light the tip of the wick with a match, screw the wick down to the desired flame height and replace the chimney. Here you will find lamp oil, wicks and replacement chimneys. I hope this is what you wanted to do. Good Luck! Prior to taking apart the lamp, spread out a large trash bag or plastic sheeting to catch any oil which might still be in the bottom of the lamp. The smaller brass coupling is what holds the monofilament lines taut as the filament is threaded through the holes in the bottom of the lamp base and then back into the brass coupling in the top of the lamp. Forget Your Traditional Christmas Tree, These Are Even Better. And hooray! It was even more surprising to find that the glass had only a couple of scratches, and after cleaning it looked like new! © Copyright 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. I'm having the same problem. I had one of thses lamps growing up (@CollabSensei). I found the videos to be helpful. I wondered because I can see what looks like a ‘tool roll’ so that’s something to consider.

Make note of the threading pattern, you will replicate this pattern when you're replacing the monofilament line. Hi I need help!!! As the lamp becomes loose pull each piece off of the wire from inside. Feed one end of the wick through the slot for the wick from the underside of the collar. What I did was remove the goddess while I was restringing the lamp & then stretched the strings apart just enough to squeeze her back in before I put in the oil. I'm glad you liked the tutorial & if it keeps rain lamps running - I'm all for it! Pull it up and it will expose the wires. So instead of fixing it, I decided to upgrade it! i have found elecrtolsis works well for me. If you want to take it completely apart, cut the cord with scissors at the bottom. Reattach the filler cap. my lamp doesnt have the clear tube running to the top. Removed all the parts that could be easily taken apart and covered the parts that I did not want the paint to get on with painter’s tape. What do I use to get the old dust contaminated oil out of the lamp/pump? How to Repair a Three-Way Switch on a Lamp, How to Safely Use an Oil Lamp in the House, Miles Stair's Wick Shop: Care, Feeding and Restoration of Kerosene Lamps, Antique Lamp Supply: Oil Lamp Parts and Kerosene Lamp Parts, How to Make a Wick for an Oil Lamp Using Recycled Materials, How to Clean a Tarnished Lacquered Brass Lamp. I mean,back in the day when these lamps were made they probably made their own tools!best regards Frankie, 5 years ago Is it because it's mineral oil or too much oil?

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