shinester
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Post by shinester on Feb 15, 2014 10:20:15 GMT 10
 _ At Arthur Daley's, on the stairs as you go in [on the right], which is at bottom end of Swanston St Walk in the city between Flinders and Flinders Lane. I thought for $1 you can't go wrong, even if they have a love heart on them, so I bought 4.  |
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Post by Nex Socius on Feb 15, 2014 19:18:12 GMT 10
Cute! We had heaps of these for camping when I was little, and used them even when we moved to the country.
I have seen some in Kmart for $3 (?) but not sure on the quality.
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Post by Ausprep on Feb 16, 2014 15:00:57 GMT 10
Awesome find shinester! Cute! We had heaps of these for camping when I was little, and used them even when we moved to the country. I have seen some in Kmart for $3 (?) but not sure on the quality. Nex, the blue "Jackaroo" brand ones from K-Mart are not bad at all. Cheap, but not bad. We have 4 and use them from time to time, they work well. |
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Post by Nex Socius on Feb 16, 2014 15:52:37 GMT 10
Excellent, I might grab a couple then  Thanks! |
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Post by Jason on Feb 17, 2014 18:41:43 GMT 10
Do you guys get your Kero in bulk? Or just the 1L bottles from Cheap as Chips etc?
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Post by Ausprep on Feb 17, 2014 18:44:13 GMT 10
Do you guys get your Kero in bulk? Or just the 1L bottles from Cheap as Chips etc? I get the 5L bottles when there on special. Last one was around $5 from memory @ Bunnings here. |
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Post by Jason on Feb 17, 2014 18:59:58 GMT 10
Bargin!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2014 6:33:11 GMT 10
I get the 20lt, but have prices a 200lt. I got 5 oil lamps on ebay for $7.00 each! OK for emergencies!!! But will buy some good quality ones as well!
Don't forget to go on line and buy some wicks as well! You can get the different sizes by the full role or by the meter!
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Post by remnantprep on Mar 2, 2014 15:47:55 GMT 10
Dr, do you know how long the wicks last for!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2014 10:16:46 GMT 10
Dr, do you know how long the wicks last for! In actual time rem, No! But wicks need to be trimmed regularly to allow them to burn and give the best light! A normal wick will last many months! I will add this, I have found with the cheaper lamps that due to the cheaper material they are made from the heat generated from the wick can cause problems! I have had two flare up and not burn safely! You also must allow the wicks to soak up the kero or oil for quite a while to allow them to burn and not splutter! Good lamps start around $200.00 but will last a life time! (That's New) most cheaper ones are made in China! The good ones are made in the US! |
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Post by shinester on Mar 3, 2014 15:12:06 GMT 10
If in Vic [they do send stuff too] you can get wicks from the leather supplier Leffler I wouldn't rate their customer service as orientated to retail, though they have a good supply if you have time to look for things. |
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