Spares for Miners Lamps

We are increasing the range of lamp spares on our web site.
You can now buy washers,wicks and other items seperately as well as our service packs.
Over the coming months we will be adding badges and other older spares. We will also be listing some old lamp glasses.

Garforth Flame Cap Instructions

We have now included the original Garforth Sampling Instructions on our GR6S Lamp Page.
These were originally produced by Her Majesty's Inspector of Mines and the NCB in 1967

THE BIG MEET 2

Half Size or Minature Mners Lamp

Katie,
Its a half size also known as a minature non working lamp we used to make for presentations.
Regards David

katie elliott wrote: hi there i was hoping you could help me i have a protector lamp it was my grandads and i was hoping you could tell me a little bit more about it please? i know nothing except i think they were miners lamps. dont know value or much else really hope you can help
many thanks
katie

GR6S, GR6, TYPE 6 and Torch Realy Lamp

Hi Robert,
the GR6S is a development of the GR6 and Type 6, it has a stainless steel outer wick tube.
the GR6S is the current gas testing lamp for uk coal mines, the lamp is a flame trap ie you cannot put a flame in ( other than via the internal relighter) or take one out.
the lamps with a bung in the glass are a modified GR6S used for the Olympic and other Torch Relays. This enables the continuity of the flame to be maintained but allowing it to be carried safely on board aircraft.
regards david

robert smith wrote:

hello there,just been admiring your protector lamps on your web site,can you tell me what the differences are between the gr6s and the gr6,i can see from the pictures the gr6s has the flint striker,am i right in thinking the gr6 is lit via the hole in the glass then sealed with plug.many thanks mr paul smith

Asbestos Washers in Miners Lamps

Hi Jon,
with great care!
pre mid 1970's lamps had white asbestos. You certainly should use a mask, and better still dismantle and remove them in a clear plastic bag you can seal and dispose of later.
From the 70's we used asbestos compound which is relatively safe as it does not break up and crumble.
These are a browny orange colour and are unmistakable from the earlier ones.
From around 2001 we used kevlar based washers.
Any more questions let me know.
Regards David
John Howell wrote:

How do replace the seals at top and bottom of glass chimney?

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GR6S Parts Drawing

THE PARTS DRAWING IS NOW BEING MADE INTERACTIVE WITH LINKS TO PHOTOGRAPHS OF EACH PART

We have added an exploded parts drawing for the GR6S

Want to know what goes where on your Garforth GR6S Deputies Flame Safety Lamp. Then look at the drawing on our web site

Apedale Heritage Centre, mine tour and museum

This special attraction was created at the site of Staffordshire's Apedale Mine and is run by a team of dedicated volunteers. Along with the underground mine experience, we have an interesting and informative Museum, and a welcoming café and gift shop.

The centre is set in the unique landscape of Apedale Country Park. The site is also home to the Moseley Railway Trust's collection of narrow gauge industrial locomotives.

We are open every day from 10:30am to 4:00pm, although mine tours are only run at the weekend and Bank Holidays.