Looking for Mining Equipment

chemistry1969 · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 2:29 pm

Does anyone out there have a Koehler Wheat Lamp light with a key type charger head and base that they are willing to sell or make a trade? I have a MSA light and base that I will trade. Let's make a deal.

Thanks,
Scott K

Chris · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 6:24 pm

do you just need the head?

chemistry1969 · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:26 pm

Chris,
What I really need is a new wire. I got a good wheat lamp on e-bay but the cord is very short. The light won't reach my hat when the battery is on my belt. I thought it would be easier to get the lamp, cord and base all at once.
Thanks,
Scott K

P.S, Any new tours or projects coming up? I'm always looking for something to "volunteer" for, especially if its for coal mines.

Doug · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:08 pm

I'm thinking you should be able to buy a new cord. Try United Central Supply. Cost shouldn't be too bad.

Projects, Did someone say projects?

chemistry1969 · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:14 pm

Thanks Doug

Doug · **Posted:** Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:47 pm

I assumed you have seen:

http://www.ironminers.com/mineforum/vie ... php?t=1127

I cover the "key" type.

Chris · **Posted:** Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:31 am

yea theres something in the works for late september.

Coalfire · **Posted:** Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:34 am

How short is it? I never put my cord behind my back. I always put the chord facing toward the front and run it up the front of my shoulder. It took some getting used to but, you will appreciate it in low coal.

chemistry1969 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:31 pm

Coalfire,
I tried it the way you described and it is still too short.
Thanks,
Scott K

John · **Posted:** Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:38 pm

are you really tall or exceptionally fat or something?

Chris · **Posted:** Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:14 pm

well i wouldnt say he's exceptionally fat, but........... :lol:

sorry i couldnt resist! :lol:

i had one with a cord that was too short too. i believe its was probably shortened at the battery once or twice as the terminals will corrode to nothing if not properly monitored and maintained.

chemistry1969 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:06 pm

Thanks Chris for that appropriate comment.

I wouldn't call myself fat just alittle overweight for my height. I'm working on that problem.

I think the cord that came with my wheat lamp was replaced because it is not as thick as my other wheat lamp. I believe that this battery was used more for coon hunting then doing things underground. If I were to put he battery on my belt it just about reaches the slot in my comfo cap. The problem is that I can't move my head with it the way it is.

Chris · **Posted:** Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:13 pm

i thought youd like that..... haha, anyways ya thats no good, new ones are not that expensive give united central a try. i dont know if you can buy them straight from koehler in wilkesbarre. i do know that the new ones are fully compatible with the old ones.

Chris · **Posted:** Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:14 pm

also, maybe one of these days bella will give me that cd you gave him of the pics for the site.

chemistry1969 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:32 pm

Chris,
If you want I could burn you another disc and meet you somewhere .

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