Gas fueled outdoor lamp
#1
08-19-03, 08:49 PM
Gas fueled outdoor lamp
I recently bought a house and it has one of those natural gas powered coach lamps on a post in the front by the driveway.
How do I get it operating again and who makes parts for them.
It is obviously broken and full of hornets right now but when I get near it at times I swear I smell a hint of natural gas.
Is this puppy hooked up to my meter or is it a freebee from the gas company as I have heard?
How do I get it operating again and who makes parts for them.
It is obviously broken and full of hornets right now but when I get near it at times I swear I smell a hint of natural gas.
Is this puppy hooked up to my meter or is it a freebee from the gas company as I have heard?
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08-20-03, 05:47 AM
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Hello cheapfurcoat and Welcome to my Gas Appliances topic.
Interesting questions and glad you brought up the subject. Not had a question pertaining to a gas light in a long time.
If you can smell gas nearby the light and it has no flame in the mantel and does not provide light at night, than it can be assumed to be extinguished. That is basic.
The difference between others asking this question is in the description you explained, is the hornets. They would not be there if the flames where on for an obvious reason.
In order to service the light, the hornets must be removed permanently so the light can be fixed. How to accomplish the removal of the hive and hornets is to contact an exterminator.
Once the nest is gone, remove/dismantle the glass panels. Beneath the mantle holder in the center of it is the orifice. This must be cleared of all debris in and around it.
One method to accomplish the orifice cleaning is using a pipe cleaner. Insert it into the orifice hole to clear it out. Works most of the time but not always.
Another method is to unscrew the orifice out, clean it and the area inside beneath where the orifice goes. Than reinstall.
Hang the new mantle. Reinstall the glass panels. Lite the mantle and allow it to burn. The mantle will burn untill it all turns white.
The gas control screw is located on the post just below the light.
A screwdriver can be used to turn the screw. It does not need to be screwed. It turns about a quarter of a turn.
The screw is turned either fully on or fully off. Only fully on or fully off is to be used. There is no adjustment nor should one be needed if the light is operating correctly.
Appliance parts stores/dealers are an excellent source for mantle replacement parts. Dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
Regards & Good Luck.
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Interesting questions and glad you brought up the subject. Not had a question pertaining to a gas light in a long time.
If you can smell gas nearby the light and it has no flame in the mantel and does not provide light at night, than it can be assumed to be extinguished. That is basic.
The difference between others asking this question is in the description you explained, is the hornets. They would not be there if the flames where on for an obvious reason.
In order to service the light, the hornets must be removed permanently so the light can be fixed. How to accomplish the removal of the hive and hornets is to contact an exterminator.
Once the nest is gone, remove/dismantle the glass panels. Beneath the mantle holder in the center of it is the orifice. This must be cleared of all debris in and around it.
One method to accomplish the orifice cleaning is using a pipe cleaner. Insert it into the orifice hole to clear it out. Works most of the time but not always.
Another method is to unscrew the orifice out, clean it and the area inside beneath where the orifice goes. Than reinstall.
Hang the new mantle. Reinstall the glass panels. Lite the mantle and allow it to burn. The mantle will burn untill it all turns white.
The gas control screw is located on the post just below the light.
A screwdriver can be used to turn the screw. It does not need to be screwed. It turns about a quarter of a turn.
The screw is turned either fully on or fully off. Only fully on or fully off is to be used. There is no adjustment nor should one be needed if the light is operating correctly.
Appliance parts stores/dealers are an excellent source for mantle replacement parts. Dealers are listed in the phone book under appliances.
Regards & Good Luck.
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08-21-03, 11:30 AM
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Hi: cheapfurcoat
You may be non allergenic to hornets but the hornets do not know that nor are going to take that into consideration....
Best time to attact them with a forceful blast of water from a garden hose or commercially made chemical spray, is in late evenings when they slow down dramatically. More so if the evening is cool or cold. But still use cautions near the nests.
When changing out a gas light that has two or more mantles, it is always suggested to replace them all at the same time. Doing so will save the time needed to redo it all over again when another mantle burns out. Which usually happens soon afterwards.
Once the task is completed, post back the details of the task so all readers of the question will learn more. By sharing your experiences, we all learn more.
You may be non allergenic to hornets but the hornets do not know that nor are going to take that into consideration....
Best time to attact them with a forceful blast of water from a garden hose or commercially made chemical spray, is in late evenings when they slow down dramatically. More so if the evening is cool or cold. But still use cautions near the nests.
When changing out a gas light that has two or more mantles, it is always suggested to replace them all at the same time. Doing so will save the time needed to redo it all over again when another mantle burns out. Which usually happens soon afterwards.
Once the task is completed, post back the details of the task so all readers of the question will learn more. By sharing your experiences, we all learn more.
