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Post by Teachndad on Nov 21, 2014 23:49:46 GMT -8
Hi, I am interested in finding out who made the gas light in my trailer. At some point, I want to get a globe for it, so I would like to know what to look for. Thanks, Rod   I have seen new globes that claim to be thicker and stronger on ebay for @$15. I don't know if those are the right ones. |
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Post by Ten on Nov 22, 2014 4:23:20 GMT -8
I hate to throw wrong information out there, and especially concerning something like gas lamps...they need to be dealt with in a very careful way... But I believe the light is made by Humphries. I am having a tough time locating my reference photos though. The globe is not all that hard to find for these models, just make sure what you are getting is made to withstand the heat from the gas lamp. Here is a link I have saved, and the prices are too good to take a chance on ebay: www.hannarv.com/C/GasLights/6202 |
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Post by SusieQ on Nov 22, 2014 7:28:04 GMT -8
The globes are Pyrex, I do believe. It doesn't get much stronger or better than that. Get an original Humphrey. It should fit if you have a Humprhey or Verita. They average $15 new. You can find them on Amazon or VTS (shipping at VTS might make it not a good buy). Humphrey and Veritas have different nose burners but everything should fit.
If you have a Humphrey, the make is stamped on it.
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Post by maddan on Nov 22, 2014 7:39:36 GMT -8
I have the exact same lamp in my 57. It is made by Veritas, the only difference being mine has a burner nose that accepts hard mantles, whereas yours is tie on mantles. I purchased the globe at VTS which was advertised as a "globe for Humphrey gas lights", priced at $15, plus the shipping. It fit perfect.
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Post by portajohn on Nov 22, 2014 9:15:50 GMT -8
That is definitely a Veritas light. I am almost certain that the original globes were almost round.. On the 56 Lakewood I bought from a member, the original light was a Veritas, and round original glass. Either way, they are awesome lights
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Post by Ten on Nov 22, 2014 12:43:45 GMT -8
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Post by maddan on Nov 22, 2014 13:50:49 GMT -8
Thanks Ten. I've saved the images for future reference. The "Thousand Eye" globes for a $1.90 were nice!
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Post by portajohn on Nov 22, 2014 14:42:59 GMT -8
Thanks Ten! The Half Frost Globe # 103 is def. the one I have.
Where did you come by this? Good find!
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Post by Ten on Nov 22, 2014 18:10:02 GMT -8
Thanks Ten. I've saved the images for future reference. The "Thousand Eye" globes for a $1.90 were nice! I don't believe the prices are current.... I can't even remember where I found this...might have been facebook or something. I try to save things like this when they turn up. |
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Post by mobiltec on Dec 15, 2014 11:54:06 GMT -8
Great stuff 10... Thanks.
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Post by Teachndad on Dec 15, 2014 12:24:25 GMT -8
I have the exact same lamp in my 57. It is made by Veritas, the only difference being mine has a burner nose that accepts hard mantles, whereas yours is tie on mantles. I purchased the globe at VTS which was advertised as a "globe for Humphrey gas lights", priced at $15, plus the shipping. It fit perfect. Does anyone know if we can adapt the tie-on mantle nose to accept a hard mantle? I really really don't want to be lighting tie-on mantles inside my trailer. It's bad enough outside. Ever read the warnings on the baggie that the mantles come in? Cheers Rod |
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Post by mobiltec on Dec 15, 2014 13:47:11 GMT -8
I have the exact same lamp in my 57. It is made by Veritas, the only difference being mine has a burner nose that accepts hard mantles, whereas yours is tie on mantles. I purchased the globe at VTS which was advertised as a "globe for Humphrey gas lights", priced at $15, plus the shipping. It fit perfect. Does anyone know if we can adapt the tie-on mantle nose to accept a hard mantle? I really really don't want to be lighting tie-on mantles inside my trailer. It's bad enough outside. Ever read the warnings on the baggie that the mantles come in? Cheers Rod I recommend that you don't actually use the gas lamps. Better to just have them there as a static feature or modify them for electric. |
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Post by SusieQ on Dec 15, 2014 14:17:34 GMT -8
I have the exact same lamp in my 57. It is made by Veritas, the only difference being mine has a burner nose that accepts hard mantles, whereas yours is tie on mantles. I purchased the globe at VTS which was advertised as a "globe for Humphrey gas lights", priced at $15, plus the shipping. It fit perfect. Does anyone know if we can adapt the tie-on mantle nose to accept a hard mantle? I really really don't want to be lighting tie-on mantles inside my trailer. It's bad enough outside. Ever read the warnings on the baggie that the mantles come in? Cheers Rod Rod, in my opinion, the tie-on mantles are more practical in a trailer. The hard ones are more expensive and actually seem more fragile after being lit. I lit mine once and without even moving my trailer, it started disintegrating, perhaps from the vibrations of me beating and banging. I bought some tie ons and clip on ones to keep on hand. The hard mantles were originally intended for home/cabin use. I don't like tying them, either. I know they are a pain on my Coleman lanterns but try the clip on ones, they are easier. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2015 19:36:10 GMT -8
Hard mantles were indeed designed for stationary use. One can easily convert from hard mantle to a tie-on one by saving a ceramic ring from an old hard mantle and tying soft ones on it.
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