Tuesday, April 29, 2008

JCM 1 Lamp

/></a><br /><a onblur= /></a><br />hi tom,<br />i notice its got an 85 stamped near the base of the glass, would 1985 be about right.<br />johnson,clapham and morris were wire makers from greymare lane in east manchester. so they made gauze for miners lamps and like many companies from the early 1900's made lamps.<br />they would have supplied us with lamp gauze. when they decided to sell the lamp business we bought it in the mid 1950's.<br />y that time they were only making the JCM 1 which was used by the GPO( british telecom), sewer and tunelling contractors. it was used like our 1A lamp under TM1 Schedule B for testing for bad air; ie oxygen deficiency.<br />they are still used by some contractors now and in the royal naval dockyards. you hang the lamp down into a chamber and if it goes out you have to ventilate before any one can work there.<br />regards david mather<br /><br />Tom Heeran wrote:<br /> David,<br /> <br /> Could you please supply any history on the lamp attached.<br /> <br /> I only know my Dad was a foreman building the sewer around the country for Kennedy's. I have had the lamp refurbished at your workshop a few years ago when i used to look after your telephone system, I regret that I didn't note down the history of the lamp at that time, I only recall that you stated he lamp was in original order.<br /> <br /> Tom Heeran <div style='clear: both;'></div> </div> <div class='post-footer'> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-1'> <span class='post-author vcard'> Posted by <span class='fn' itemprop='author' itemscope='itemscope' itemtype='http://schema.org/Person'> <meta content='https://www.blogger.com/profile/17547392328231188938' itemprop='url'/> <a class='g-profile' href='https://www.blogger.com/profile/17547392328231188938' rel='author' title='author profile'> <span itemprop='name'>protectorlamp.com</span> </a> </span> </span> <span class='post-timestamp'> at <meta content='http://minerslampfaqs.blogspot.com/2008/04/jcm-1-lamp_29.html' itemprop='url'/> <a class='timestamp-link' href='https://minerslampfaqs.blogspot.com/2008/04/jcm-1-lamp_29.html' rel='bookmark' title='permanent link'><abbr class='published' itemprop='datePublished' title='2008-04-29T10:45:00+01:00'>10:45 AM</abbr></a> </span> <span class='post-comment-link'> <a class='comment-link' href='https://minerslampfaqs.blogspot.com/2008/04/jcm-1-lamp_29.html#comment-form' onclick=''> No comments: </a> </span> <span class='post-icons'> <span class='item-action'> <a href='https://www.blogger.com/email-post/33888171/8860767645809640646' title='Email Post'> <img alt='' class='icon-action' height='13' src='https://resources.blogblog.com/img/icon18_email.gif' width='18'/> </a> </span> <span class='item-control blog-admin pid-1868221250'> <a href='https://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=33888171&postID=8860767645809640646&from=pencil' title='Edit Post'> <img alt='' class='icon-action' height='18' src='https://resources.blogblog.com/img/icon18_edit_allbkg.gif' width='18'/> </a> </span> </span> <div class='post-share-buttons goog-inline-block'> <a class='goog-inline-block share-button sb-email' href='https://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=33888171&postID=8860767645809640646&target=email' target='_blank' title='Email This'><span class='share-button-link-text'>Email This</span></a><a class='goog-inline-block share-button sb-blog' href='https://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=33888171&postID=8860767645809640646&target=blog' onclick='window.open(this.href,

JCM 1 Lamp



hi tom,
i notice its got an 85 stamped near the base of the glass, would 1985 be about right.
johnson,clapham and morris were wire makers from greymare lane in east manchester. so they made gauze for miners lamps and like many companies from the early 1900's made lamps.
they would have supplied us with lamp gauze. when they decided to sell the lamp business we bought it in the mid 1950's.
y that time they were only making the JCM 1 which was used by the GPO( british telecom), sewer and tunelling contractors. it was used like our 1A lamp under TM1 Schedule B for testing for bad air; ie oxygen deficiency.
they are still used by some contractors now and in the royal naval dockyards. you hang the lamp down into a chamber and if it goes out you have to ventilate before any one can work there.
regards david mather

Tom Heeran wrote:
David,

Could you please supply any history on the lamp attached.

I only know my Dad was a foreman building the sewer around the country for Kennedy's. I have had the lamp refurbished at your workshop a few years ago when i used to look after your telephone system, I regret that I didn't note down the history of the lamp at that time, I only recall that you stated he lamp was in original order.

Tom Heeran
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Monday, April 28, 2008

Type 6RS Lamp

/></a><br /><a onblur= /></a><br />hi ernie,<br />its a Type 6RS which was mainly used in the north east, durham newcastle areas.<br />the last ones came out of service about 6 years ago shortly before Ellington Colliery closed.<br />the type 6 service kit will do and if you email when you order we will see if we can find a 6RS badge.<br />regards david<br /><br /><br /><br /> Dear Sirs<br /> I have a miners lamp that I am trying to restore to its original working condition.<br /> I am unsure of the manufacturer as there is no identification on the lamp. I do know that it was in use in a British Coal mine until the late 60s it is underground relightable and from your website it looks like a Garforth GR6s. I also note from your website there is maintenance package available for this lamp.<br /> I have attached two photographs of the lamp and hope that you may be able to help.<br /> Any help would be gratefully appreciated.<br /> Thank you<br /> Ernie Skelly. <div style='clear: both;'></div> </div> <div class='post-footer'> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-1'> <span class='post-author vcard'> Posted by <span class='fn' itemprop='author' itemscope='itemscope' itemtype='http://schema.org/Person'> <meta content='https://www.blogger.com/profile/17547392328231188938' itemprop='url'/> <a class='g-profile' href='https://www.blogger.com/profile/17547392328231188938' rel='author' title='author profile'> <span itemprop='name'>protectorlamp.com</span> </a> </span> </span> <span class='post-timestamp'> at <meta content='http://minerslampfaqs.blogspot.com/2008/04/type-6rs-lamp.html' itemprop='url'/> <a class='timestamp-link' href='https://minerslampfaqs.blogspot.com/2008/04/type-6rs-lamp.html' rel='bookmark' title='permanent link'><abbr class='published' itemprop='datePublished' title='2008-04-28T14:25:00+01:00'>2:25 PM</abbr></a> </span> <span class='post-comment-link'> <a class='comment-link' href='https://minerslampfaqs.blogspot.com/2008/04/type-6rs-lamp.html#comment-form' onclick=''> No comments: </a> </span> <span class='post-icons'> <span class='item-action'> <a href='https://www.blogger.com/email-post/33888171/3917820732127086156' title='Email Post'> <img alt='' class='icon-action' height='13' src='https://resources.blogblog.com/img/icon18_email.gif' width='18'/> </a> </span> <span class='item-control blog-admin pid-1868221250'> <a href='https://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=33888171&postID=3917820732127086156&from=pencil' title='Edit Post'> <img alt='' class='icon-action' height='18' src='https://resources.blogblog.com/img/icon18_edit_allbkg.gif' width='18'/> </a> </span> </span> <div class='post-share-buttons goog-inline-block'> <a class='goog-inline-block share-button sb-email' href='https://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=33888171&postID=3917820732127086156&target=email' target='_blank' title='Email This'><span class='share-button-link-text'>Email This</span></a><a class='goog-inline-block share-button sb-blog' href='https://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=33888171&postID=3917820732127086156&target=blog' onclick='window.open(this.href,


hi ernie,
its a Type 6RS which was mainly used in the north east, durham newcastle areas.
the last ones came out of service about 6 years ago shortly before Ellington Colliery closed.
the type 6 service kit will do and if you email when you order we will see if we can find a 6RS badge.
regards david



Dear Sirs
I have a miners lamp that I am trying to restore to its original working condition.
I am unsure of the manufacturer as there is no identification on the lamp. I do know that it was in use in a British Coal mine until the late 60s it is underground relightable and from your website it looks like a Garforth GR6s. I also note from your website there is maintenance package available for this lamp.
I have attached two photographs of the lamp and hope that you may be able to help.
Any help would be gratefully appreciated.
Thank you
Ernie Skelly.
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Magnetic Lock Opening

/></a><br />hi brian,<br />your mag lock is in the locked position. you need a strong magnet to pull down the ferrous sprung pin.<br />you may be able to slide a feeler gauge in to push it down.<br /><br /><br /> Hi,<br /> Sorry to bother you. My Protector Lamp is in two parts (See photograph). How do I get the short brass arm (See close-up) to one side so the two parts screw together?<br /> Thanking you in anticipation.<br /> Richard Hobson <div style='clear: both;'></div> </div> <div class='post-footer'> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-1'> <span class='post-author vcard'> Posted by <span class='fn' itemprop='author' itemscope='itemscope' itemtype='http://schema.org/Person'> <meta content='https://www.blogger.com/profile/17547392328231188938' itemprop='url'/> <a class='g-profile' href='https://www.blogger.com/profile/17547392328231188938' rel='author' title='author profile'> <span itemprop='name'>protectorlamp.com</span> </a> </span> </span> <span class='post-timestamp'> at <meta content='http://minerslampfaqs.blogspot.com/2008/04/magnetic-lock-opening_28.html' itemprop='url'/> <a class='timestamp-link' href='https://minerslampfaqs.blogspot.com/2008/04/magnetic-lock-opening_28.html' rel='bookmark' title='permanent link'><abbr class='published' itemprop='datePublished' title='2008-04-28T11:00:00+01:00'>11:00 AM</abbr></a> </span> <span class='post-comment-link'> <a class='comment-link' href='https://minerslampfaqs.blogspot.com/2008/04/magnetic-lock-opening_28.html#comment-form' onclick=''> No comments: </a> </span> <span class='post-icons'> <span class='item-action'> <a href='https://www.blogger.com/email-post/33888171/1951284079626026683' title='Email Post'> <img alt='' class='icon-action' height='13' src='https://resources.blogblog.com/img/icon18_email.gif' width='18'/> </a> </span> <span class='item-control blog-admin pid-1868221250'> <a href='https://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=33888171&postID=1951284079626026683&from=pencil' title='Edit Post'> <img alt='' class='icon-action' height='18' src='https://resources.blogblog.com/img/icon18_edit_allbkg.gif' width='18'/> </a> </span> </span> <div class='post-share-buttons goog-inline-block'> <a class='goog-inline-block share-button sb-email' href='https://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=33888171&postID=1951284079626026683&target=email' target='_blank' title='Email This'><span class='share-button-link-text'>Email This</span></a><a class='goog-inline-block share-button sb-blog' href='https://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=33888171&postID=1951284079626026683&target=blog' onclick='window.open(this.href,

Magnetic Lock Opening


hi brian,
your mag lock is in the locked position. you need a strong magnet to pull down the ferrous sprung pin.
you may be able to slide a feeler gauge in to push it down.


Hi,
Sorry to bother you. My Protector Lamp is in two parts (See photograph). How do I get the short brass arm (See close-up) to one side so the two parts screw together?
Thanking you in anticipation.
Richard Hobson
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Half Size- Minature Presentation Lamp



hi chris,
its a half size non working presentation lamp made from the 1960's to the late 1990's.
regards david
I wonder if you could help me please? I'm trying to find some more information on an old lamp I have marked 'Protector Lamp & Lighting Co Ltd Made in England Eccles'. This is also engraved on the bottom of the lamp. The lamp is 12cm tall by 4 and a half cm wide.The top half of the lamp unscrews and there is some kind of wick inside. The lamp has a hanging hook on the top. However, there is no model number or date on the lamp? The only history I have is that it is believed to have been made by a member of the firm as a gift for one of my relatives now deceased. All the other lamps I've seen on the web seem to have a model number on them so I'm struggling!

Sorry to be so vague with the information but I know nothing about these lamps other than what I have found out through your great website! Any information you may have would be very much appreciated.
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Half Size- Minature Presentation Lamp

/></a><br /><a onblur= /></a><br />hi chris,<br />its a half size non working presentation lamp made from the 1960's to the late 1990's.<br />regards david<br />I wonder if you could help me please? I'm trying to find some more information on an old lamp I have marked 'Protector Lamp & Lighting Co Ltd Made in England Eccles'. This is also engraved on the bottom of the lamp. The lamp is 12cm tall by 4 and a half cm wide.The top half of the lamp unscrews and there is some kind of wick inside. The lamp has a hanging hook on the top. However, there is no model number or date on the lamp? The only history I have is that it is believed to have been made by a member of the firm as a gift for one of my relatives now deceased. All the other lamps I've seen on the web seem to have a model number on them so I'm struggling!<br /> <br />Sorry to be so vague with the information but I know nothing about these lamps other than what I have found out through your great website! Any information you may have would be very much appreciated. <div style='clear: both;'></div> </div> <div class='post-footer'> <div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-1'> <span class='post-author vcard'> Posted by <span class='fn' itemprop='author' itemscope='itemscope' itemtype='http://schema.org/Person'> <meta content='https://www.blogger.com/profile/17547392328231188938' itemprop='url'/> <a class='g-profile' href='https://www.blogger.com/profile/17547392328231188938' rel='author' title='author profile'> <span itemprop='name'>protectorlamp.com</span> </a> </span> </span> <span class='post-timestamp'> at <meta content='http://minerslampfaqs.blogspot.com/2008/04/half-size-minature-presentation-lamp_28.html' itemprop='url'/> <a class='timestamp-link' href='https://minerslampfaqs.blogspot.com/2008/04/half-size-minature-presentation-lamp_28.html' rel='bookmark' title='permanent link'><abbr class='published' itemprop='datePublished' title='2008-04-28T10:25:00+01:00'>10:25 AM</abbr></a> </span> <span class='post-comment-link'> <a class='comment-link' href='https://minerslampfaqs.blogspot.com/2008/04/half-size-minature-presentation-lamp_28.html#comment-form' onclick=''> No comments: </a> </span> <span class='post-icons'> <span class='item-action'> <a href='https://www.blogger.com/email-post/33888171/4133296395169102589' title='Email Post'> <img alt='' class='icon-action' height='13' src='https://resources.blogblog.com/img/icon18_email.gif' width='18'/> </a> </span> <span class='item-control blog-admin pid-1868221250'> <a href='https://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=33888171&postID=4133296395169102589&from=pencil' title='Edit Post'> <img alt='' class='icon-action' height='18' src='https://resources.blogblog.com/img/icon18_edit_allbkg.gif' width='18'/> </a> </span> </span> <div class='post-share-buttons goog-inline-block'> <a class='goog-inline-block share-button sb-email' href='https://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=33888171&postID=4133296395169102589&target=email' target='_blank' title='Email This'><span class='share-button-link-text'>Email This</span></a><a class='goog-inline-block share-button sb-blog' href='https://www.blogger.com/share-post.g?blogID=33888171&postID=4133296395169102589&target=blog' onclick='window.open(this.href,

Type 6 Alluminium Surveyors Lamp

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hi john,
its a Type 6 surveyors lamp.
they were mainly used by surveyors in the early 50's. the base was alluminium to save weight.the slide is the shut off ring for gas reading, o s - open and shut.
they stopped being used i think late 1950's. there was an ignition at a mine thought to be caused by a reaction between iron and the alloy foil of a kitkat wrapper, as a result alloy lamps were no longer allowed.
regards david

John Douglas wrote:
Hi David,
Please can you give me any information on this safety lamp.
The base & top have the number 20728 stamped on them, the top has the letter G after the number.
The glass is embossed with the following : - 581/4, MP in a circle, 591/2, P.L.C.I. British.
Next to the flint wheel is stamped Pat No 3448.
The opposite end from where the flint striker enters is stamped Patent.
The top has a small slide on the side with the letters O & S at either end.
Regards John Douglas
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Type 6 Alluminium Surveyors Lamp

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Type 6 Alluminium Surveyors Lamp



hi john,
its a Type 6 surveyors lamp.
they were mainly used by surveyors in the early 50's. the base was alluminium to save weight.the slide is the shut off ring for gas reading, o s - open and shut.
they stopped being used i think late 1950's. there was an ignition at a mine thought to be caused by a reaction between iron and the alloy foil of a kitkat wrapper, as a result alloy lamps were no longer allowed.
regards david

John Douglas wrote:
Hi David,
Please can you give me any information on this safety lamp.
The base & top have the number 20728 stamped on them, the top has the letter G after the number.
The glass is embossed with the following : - 581/4, MP in a circle, 591/2, P.L.C.I. British.
Next to the flint wheel is stamped Pat No 3448.
The opposite end from where the flint striker enters is stamped Patent.
The top has a small slide on the side with the letters O & S at either end.
Regards John Douglas
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Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Protector Lamp Manufacturing History

A new article on the history and manufacture of miners lamps. This is in pdf form so you can read online or download it.
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Protector Lamp Manufacturing History

A new article on the history and manufacture of miners lamps.
This is in pdf form so you can read online or download it.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2007

CALLING ALL BEVIN BOYS

ARE YOU A BEVIN BOY OR DO YOU HAVE FRIENDS AND RELATIONS WHO MAYBE.
THE GOVERNMENT HAS AFTER ALL THESE YEARS DECIDED TO HONOUR THE BEVIN BOYS WITH A COMMEMORATIVE BADGE. YOU CAN GET MORE DETAILS BY CONTACTING THE ASSOCIATION AT THE WEB PAGE ABOVE.
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CALLING ALL BEVIN BOYS

ARE YOU A BEVIN BOY OR DO YOU HAVE FRIENDS AND RELATIONS WHO MAYBE.
THE GOVERNMENT HAS AFTER ALL THESE YEARS DECIDED TO HONOUR THE BEVIN BOYS WITH A COMMEMORATIVE BADGE. YOU CAN GET MORE DETAILS BY CONTACTING THE ASSOCIATION AT THE WEB PAGE ABOVE.
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Wednesday, November 07, 2007

MC 40 LAMP

HI JOHN,
THE MC40 WAS DESIGNED FOR MANCHESTER COLLIERIES THE DUKE OF BRIDGWATERS ESTATE AROUND WORSLEY. THEY WERE PHASED OUT FROM NATIONALISATION IN 1947 AND REPLACED WITH THE TYPE 6.
THEY WERE A PARAFFIN BURNING LAMP WITH A HIGH TENSION LIGHTING CIRCUIT.
REGARDS DAVID MATHER
JOHN KRAMER wrote:
> Hi my Dad has a type mc40 lamp and he would greatfull if you can give me any info
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MC 40 LAMP

HI JOHN,
THE MC40 WAS DESIGNED FOR MANCHESTER COLLIERIES THE DUKE OF BRIDGWATERS ESTATE AROUND WORSLEY. THEY WERE PHASED OUT FROM NATIONALISATION IN 1947 AND REPLACED WITH THE TYPE 6.
THEY WERE A PARAFFIN BURNING LAMP WITH A HIGH TENSION LIGHTING CIRCUIT.
REGARDS DAVID MATHER
JOHN KRAMER wrote:
Hi my Dad has a type mc40 lamp and he would greatfull if you can give me any info
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Friday, October 05, 2007

LAMP OPENING MAGNET

AT LAST WE HAVE FOUND A MAGNET FOR OPENING YOUR LAMPS.
ITS £10 INC P&P.
PLEASE DO NOT PUT IT NEAR YOUR IPOD. IT EATS THEM FOR BREAKFAST.
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LAMP OPENING MAGNET

AT LAST WE HAVE FOUND A MAGNET FOR OPENING YOUR LAMPS. YOU CAN ORDER NOW
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Thursday, September 20, 2007

SL LIGHTING

hi trevor,
from what you say you have an SL (side lit) lamp with a type 6 top.
the sl or workmans lamp was lit in the lamp room by a current of approx 4 volts. if you strip it down you will see a series of insulating washers.
the current was applied to the side of the vessel and the glass plate. it fed to the platinum wire which glowed red sufficient to light the fuel in the wick.
you couls chop the top off the locking standard wire, enabling you to unscrew the bonnet and light with a naked flame.
59 is for 1959.
regards david

Trevor Funnell wrote: Hi, I've just acquired a Type 6 lamp which I can't work out how to light. The serial plate on the bonnet only mentions that it's a type 6 and there are no other visible markings that resemble serial The Brass fuel tank has been stamped 33/4813 but this appears to have been done after manufacture, next to the wick are what appear to be two screws holding a wire heating element (1cm or so of fuse type wire)The glass bears a Crown type logo with "MFP" in the centre above which is an oval with "M (something)" flanked by "5H 1/4" to the left and "59" I had hoped to use the lamp occasionally as well as keeping it for its ornamental value, I noticed on your web site the odd mention of HT being used to light certain versions of lamp, is mine one of these? and if so am I likely to be able to light it (I would consider minor modifications if it didn't ruin the over all appearance of the lamp.
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