Thanks Rob. I just got a new Rayo cooker with a leak around the bottom seal of the fount, above the base ring. I am touring the country in my van full time and I love this thing. I replaced the burner with a Dietz Blizzard unit as the Rayo one was locked up. I have since fixed it so now have a back up. I did not want to go through the trouble of sending it back, even though I have had it only 2 weeks, as I am always traveling and moving around. So I will get the stuff you suggested. It is a very small leak filling that seam running around maybe 1/3 of the fount base diameter, nothing major. I wipe it all clean and dry and in 2 days that ring at the weld is wet again. Thanks for your video, I am relieved to know I can fix it easily while on the road.
@@OverlandOne ah, I’ve heard that the crimped seam on the bottom piece “weeps” on many newer lanterns. SealAll should fix this, I suggest mixing in a little acetone to thin it some so it’ll spread best to the seam. 🙏
After watching this, I used seal-all for a leaking crimp leaving a circular stain where it sat. This was a USA Dietz little wizard bought for $14. I haven't found the date just a bunch of numbers on the tube or I'd give the date. It is not a stepped fount. Looks good and dry after sitting on paper now. I'll light it tonight to celebrate. Thanks much for the tips.
On behalf of Richard and me, we really appreciate this information. Thank you! I used about half a tube of Seal All on my new (old) $12 Hy-Lo. I made the lantern do the Hula for a short while and then it stopped moving. Now, I'm letting it cure. I think it will do great. I also stripped all of the goofy red and white paint. Thank you again for this really helpful information. Roger
Thank you, Robert - I had a new lantern that after a few weeks developed a leak around the crimp that goes around the bottom of the fount- I cleaned it up, added that SEAL ALL, And did the macarana 😂😂 let it set a couple days and voila !! No more leak! That is some good stuff. I always have doubts about sealing a kerosene leak as it is so hard to stop- But this stuff did it !! Thanks again for the info on this! It works !!
I just used KBS 5300 gold standard tank sealer on a brand new Kirkman Champ No.2, mostly for a protective layer in the tank against corrosion, and to ensure the seam for the bottom crimp doesn't weep/leak like my 2 brand new Dietz Air Pilots do. Having those air pilots is like dating a supermodel,.. beautiful, but nothing but trouble. I'm giving the KBS an extra week or so to cure, because its been cold here in NJ. Its like a thick paint with elastomers in it, and needs to cure 96 hours at 77 degrees F. Patience Grasshopper.....................
I use roofing tacks in the fount to loosen up the 'crud' on the bottom of the tank. I've not tried the 'Seal All' yet. I do swear by POR 15, though it can take a long time to cure.
Worked like a charm on an old leaky MEVA 863 HURRICANE OIL LAMP CZECHOSLOVAKIA. Thank you, this lantern has great sentimental value and it was great to get it working leak free!!✋🏼🇨🇦
Nice tidbit on working with a baffle. I had never thought about that. Then again, I have never had to seal a fount with a baffle in it. But you never no when that may come along. Thanks Rob!
Used seal all to fix a leak in a no 2 blizzard that leaked bad. Worked great and kept this lantern from the dump. Works great and looks good. Thank you for the info, hot seal all at auto parts store.
Thank you Rob! Not So Cal, but Central San Joaquin Valley here.... I have two lanterns I need to seal and this was very helpful! 2 questions... Does rubbing alcohol work as well as the acetone to remove all the oil residue to then use the Seal All? And... when you cycle through the various lamps you burn, then put away, do you just drain the oil or do you take the extra steps to make sure there isn't any oil residue left in the fount? Thanks again for all of your videos!
Robert! Had to come back and say THANK YOU! My Dietz #100 "Little Wizard" is running like a top and no longer leaves a puddle on the countertop! Awesome channel my friend! 👍
That lantern going the background looked so grungy, I immediately fell in love with it! It reminded me of the prop lanterns in old western movies -- you know, the kind that accidentally gets knocked over and bursts into a ball of flame burning down the barn in a minute and a half instead of going out like they actually do. May you never clean it. BTW, the sealing information was pretty good too.
@@Rayo_Rob_No.17 well I’ve ordered myself some self seal and need to clean it out first to see exactly where the hole is. But thank you these tips are great! I finally maybe able to use this lantern again 👍🏼
@@mohawkZT wonderful! As a tip, if the seal all doesn’t spread and cover all the area you wish, ad some acetone, let it sit and soften the seal all, roll it around some and then let it sit for a few days. Acetone is a solvent for that stuff, it worked for me. Sometimes it comes out a little thick. Good luck! 🙏
Hi! The hat I’m wearing here is a 1940s vintage, can’t recall the brand or store it was sold at, I’ll take a look soon and let you know, in my next video. 🙏
Hi Robert. My Dietz lantern seeps all around the seam. Is SEAL ALL thin enough to coat the entire inside of the tank or do I have to mix it with a thinner. Thanks
Oh, seam leaks! You know what I’d do? Empty the lantern, make sure it’s dry completely and, buy some clear nail polish! Apply to the seam all around and then let it dry. Should fix that. 🙏
@@Frugalphilly you can brush it along the outside, which I’d say would be the most effective in this case. If its ugly, use acetone and remove it and pour it inside, roll it around. Keep me posted! 🙏
How long do you usually allow the seal all to cure for? It's been 6 hours and I can definitely smell MEK emitting from the font (spelling?). Just picked up my first lantern! An old Dietz #100 "Little Wizard"! Thanks for the vid!
Okay thanks Robert! I certainly have started keeping my eyes open for the next find! In particular, there's a restoration video here on TH-cam with a German lantern that has a copper bottom! It is gorgeous! Thanks for your reply!
Hi Roger, Great information. I have an old rusty Dietz #2 D-Lite , it's weeping kerosene from the wick area and the wick is turned down low (1/8" visible) above the wick adjustment gear. Have any suggestions? Thanks
Are you addressing Roger or, me? I'm Rob. :) Leaking fuel from the burner? Sometimes if the burner isn't sitting right, you'll get some slosh, make sure the burner is locked into place on your D-lite! Hope that helps.
My experience is that it actually can be resealed. I've had a can in my shed that I've opened and used a few times. Just make sure that the can is resealed well and there is no product on the top of the can. But it has worked perfectly fine for me.
Not a problem with Red-Kote. It stays flexible and doesn't get super hard like POR-15. I've had a can and been using it for almost 10 years. If it gets too thick I just stir in a little acetone.
That’s too bad, they seem to do that, sadly the Chinese stuff is prone failing. You can try clearing out the fount and adding in some Seall-All and see if that fixes it.
I might have missed it but i didnt catch the name of the product you are using. i dontcseeca link to it. i scaned ocervthe transcript but didnt see it there either. you were moving it around too much for my old eyes to read the label. What is it? I bought a cheap little oil lantern from hobby lobby. it leaks from the arms. I'd hoped to find a fix. Thanks! Yoyr lamps are awesome!!
@@Rayo_Rob_No.17 JIMI HENDRIX! HAHA😂 Don't have any issues with them , was wondering about the crimps or connections for possible projects in the future.
I have an actual issue with this too. If you tip the lantern just a little bit the kerosene leaks out the air tubes. This was a super cheap lantern I got off Temu, so didn’t have high expectations for it. Actually does work well just leaks when tilted a little bit.
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Thanks Rob. I just got a new Rayo cooker with a leak around the bottom seal of the fount, above the base ring. I am touring the country in my van full time and I love this thing. I replaced the burner with a Dietz Blizzard unit as the Rayo one was locked up. I have since fixed it so now have a back up. I did not want to go through the trouble of sending it back, even though I have had it only 2 weeks, as I am always traveling and moving around. So I will get the stuff you suggested. It is a very small leak filling that seam running around maybe 1/3 of the fount base diameter, nothing major. I wipe it all clean and dry and in 2 days that ring at the weld is wet again. Thanks for your video, I am relieved to know I can fix it easily while on the road.
@@OverlandOne ah, I’ve heard that the crimped seam on the bottom piece “weeps” on many newer lanterns. SealAll should fix this, I suggest mixing in a little acetone to thin it some so it’ll spread best to the seam. 🙏
After watching this, I used seal-all for a leaking crimp leaving a circular stain where it sat. This was a USA Dietz little wizard bought for $14. I haven't found the date just a bunch of numbers on the tube or I'd give the date. It is not a stepped fount. Looks good and dry after sitting on paper now. I'll light it tonight to celebrate. Thanks much for the tips.
Thank you for the recommendation for Seal All. I able to selvedge a 1951 Monarch.
On behalf of Richard and me, we really appreciate this information. Thank you! I used about half a tube of Seal All on my new (old) $12 Hy-Lo. I made the lantern do the Hula for a short while and then it stopped moving. Now, I'm letting it cure. I think it will do great. I also stripped all of the goofy red and white paint. Thank you again for this really helpful information. Roger
You're welcome sir! I'm sorry I got your name wrong, I'm horrible with names sometimes! This vid was for you, Roger!
@@Rayo_Rob_No.17 Thank you. That means a lot!
Thank you, Robert - I had a new lantern that after a few weeks developed a leak around the crimp that goes around the bottom of the fount- I cleaned it up, added that SEAL ALL, And did the macarana 😂😂 let it set a couple days and voila !! No more leak! That is some good stuff. I always have doubts about sealing a kerosene leak as it is so hard to stop- But this stuff did it !! Thanks again for the info on this! It works !!
THANK YOU,SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE. 💜💖✨️
Years ago the old timers used a length of window sash chain as a tank scrubber, I tried it and it works great... =)
I just used KBS 5300 gold standard tank sealer on a brand new Kirkman Champ No.2, mostly for a protective layer in the tank against corrosion, and to ensure the seam for the bottom crimp doesn't weep/leak like my 2 brand new Dietz Air Pilots do. Having those air pilots is like dating a supermodel,.. beautiful, but nothing but trouble. I'm giving the KBS an extra week or so to cure, because its been cold here in NJ. Its like a thick paint with elastomers in it, and needs to cure 96 hours at 77 degrees F. Patience Grasshopper.....................
I use roofing tacks in the fount to loosen up the 'crud' on the bottom of the tank. I've not tried the 'Seal All' yet. I do swear by POR 15, though it can take a long time to cure.
Worked like a charm on an old leaky MEVA 863 HURRICANE OIL LAMP CZECHOSLOVAKIA. Thank you, this lantern has great sentimental value and it was great to get it working leak free!!✋🏼🇨🇦
Nice tidbit on working with a baffle. I had never thought about that. Then again, I have never had to seal a fount with a baffle in it. But you never no when that may come along. Thanks Rob!
Used seal all to fix a leak in a no 2 blizzard that leaked bad. Worked great and kept this lantern from the dump. Works great and looks good. Thank you for the info, hot seal all at auto parts store.
Cool! Glad to hear it worked for you! Only too happy to pass on the tips!
Used Seal All’ on about 5 lanterns with good results 👍🇺🇸
Thank you Rob! Not So Cal, but Central San Joaquin Valley here.... I have two lanterns I need to seal and this was very helpful!
2 questions... Does rubbing alcohol work as well as the acetone to remove all the oil residue to then use the Seal All? And... when you cycle through the various lamps you burn, then put away, do you just drain the oil or do you take the extra steps to make sure there isn't any oil residue left in the fount?
Thanks again for all of your videos!
Robert! Had to come back and say THANK YOU! My Dietz #100 "Little Wizard" is running like a top and no longer leaves a puddle on the countertop! Awesome channel my friend! 👍
Thank you for the information. I have been needing to treat my lanterns and I will try the seal all this weekend
That lantern going the background looked so grungy, I immediately fell in love with it! It reminded me of the prop lanterns in old western movies -- you know, the kind that accidentally gets knocked over and bursts into a ball of flame burning down the barn in a minute and a half instead of going out like they actually do. May you never clean it.
BTW, the sealing information was pretty good too.
I usually solder a lantern if there is a leak problem.
Great advice I just did exactly as you said To fix the holes on my rayo 92 and it is drying in my garage right now.
So glad I found this, I have a leak in couple of my lanterns and I’m going to try this out! Thank you 🙏🏼
Glad it helps you out! 🙏 by the way, if they’re simple leaks, recently I’ve learned that clear nail polish works great for small pin holes. 😎
@@Rayo_Rob_No.17 well I’ve ordered myself some self seal and need to clean it out first to see exactly where the hole is. But thank you these tips are great! I finally maybe able to use this lantern again 👍🏼
@@mohawkZT wonderful! As a tip, if the seal all doesn’t spread and cover all the area you wish, ad some acetone, let it sit and soften the seal all, roll it around some and then let it sit for a few days. Acetone is a solvent for that stuff, it worked for me. Sometimes it comes out a little thick. Good luck! 🙏
@@Rayo_Rob_No.17 brilliant thank you so much for all your help 🙏🏼
@@mohawkZT that's why I'm here ;)
Still need to get the Seal All and fix that little pinhole. Funny you should post this, I was just thinking about that this evening!
Thanks for this. I was wondering about the seal all. I had seen it in one of your previous videos.
But most importantly let's acknowledge that hat. Hat guy here. What is it? Reminds me of my Akubra Campdrafts but yours looks to be better quality.
Hi! The hat I’m wearing here is a 1940s vintage, can’t recall the brand or store it was sold at, I’ll take a look soon and let you know, in my next video. 🙏
Good info, helpful advice. Many thanks!
Thank you! I'm going to go buy the seal all tomorrow, my solder job wasn't adequate
Hi Robert. My Dietz lantern seeps all around the seam. Is SEAL ALL thin enough to coat the entire inside of the tank or do I have to mix it with a thinner. Thanks
Oh, seam leaks! You know what I’d do? Empty the lantern, make sure it’s dry completely and, buy some clear nail polish! Apply to the seam all around and then let it dry. Should fix that. 🙏
Thanks Robert…should I pour the polish in the tank and swirl it or just coat the outside??
@@Frugalphilly you can brush it along the outside, which I’d say would be the most effective in this case. If its ugly, use acetone and remove it and pour it inside, roll it around. Keep me posted! 🙏
I use POR-15.
How long do you usually allow the seal all to cure for? It's been 6 hours and I can definitely smell MEK emitting from the font (spelling?). Just picked up my first lantern! An old Dietz #100 "Little Wizard"! Thanks for the vid!
I typically wait 2 days before I ad fuel! Welcome to the obsession!
Okay thanks Robert! I certainly have started keeping my eyes open for the next find! In particular, there's a restoration video here on TH-cam with a German lantern that has a copper bottom! It is gorgeous! Thanks for your reply!
Hi Roger, Great information. I have an old rusty Dietz #2 D-Lite , it's weeping kerosene from the wick area and the wick is turned down low (1/8" visible) above the wick adjustment gear. Have any suggestions? Thanks
Are you addressing Roger or, me? I'm Rob. :)
Leaking fuel from the burner? Sometimes if the burner isn't sitting right, you'll get some slosh, make sure the burner is locked into place on your D-lite! Hope that helps.
Hi Rob, Sorry about that, I meant to address you. Thanks for the suggestion, I"ll check the burner. Have a great day!
Bob the Lantern Guy turned me on to por15 . It's a great product but once you open the can it can't be resealed .
My experience is that it actually can be resealed. I've had a can in my shed that I've opened and used a few times. Just make sure that the can is resealed well and there is no product on the top of the can. But it has worked perfectly fine for me.
Not a problem with Red-Kote. It stays flexible and doesn't get super hard like POR-15. I've had a can and been using it for almost 10 years. If it gets too thick I just stir in a little acetone.
I have a little chinese hurricane lantern that has a leak around the seam at the base of the lantern.
That’s too bad, they seem to do that, sadly the Chinese stuff is prone failing. You can try clearing out the fount and adding in some Seall-All and see if that fixes it.
So it can take days for it to harden? Package says 4-6 hours cured it’s been 14 and it’s still wet and smells
I might have missed it but i didnt catch the name of the product you are using. i dontcseeca link to it. i scaned ocervthe transcript but didnt see it there either. you were moving it around too much for my old eyes to read the label. What is it? I bought a cheap little oil lantern from hobby lobby. it leaks from the arms. I'd hoped to find a fix. Thanks! Yoyr lamps are awesome!!
Oh, don’t use the lantern from Hobby Lobby, those are purely decorative, not functional.
To see the label, pause the video to see the product. 🙏😊
How do youl seal leaking air tubes?
Depends on the size of hole or leak, what are you experiencing?
@@Rayo_Rob_No.17 JIMI HENDRIX! HAHA😂
Don't have any issues with them , was wondering about the crimps or connections for possible projects in the future.
I have an actual issue with this too. If you tip the lantern just a little bit the kerosene leaks out the air tubes.
This was a super cheap lantern I got off Temu, so didn’t have high expectations for it.
Actually does work well just leaks when tilted a little bit.
What does the "fount" mean?
The fount is the fuel tank.