Lights! Action! Calcium carbide when mixed with water produces flammable acetylene gas. Gas lamps were used by miners for a stable, long-lasting light... | By The Vintagent | Facebook
![Part A variety of manufacturers Acetylene lamps & parts A variety of motorcycles for sale - PreWarCar Part A variety of manufacturers Acetylene lamps & parts A variety of motorcycles for sale - PreWarCar](https://images.prewarcar.com/pics/r2w-1200x800-caradverts/314003/314003-1604346569-9531671.jpg)
Part A variety of manufacturers Acetylene lamps & parts A variety of motorcycles for sale - PreWarCar
![SOLD – Powell & Hanmer Model 120 acetylene carbide motorcycle lamp with fixings and burner top - The Timing Chest SOLD – Powell & Hanmer Model 120 acetylene carbide motorcycle lamp with fixings and burner top - The Timing Chest](https://thetimingchest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Powel-Hanmer-PH-vintage-veteran-acetylene-carbide-lamp-1.jpg)
SOLD – Powell & Hanmer Model 120 acetylene carbide motorcycle lamp with fixings and burner top - The Timing Chest
![This Motorcycle from 1924 uses a Carbide lamp (acetylene gas) for head and tail lights : r/interestingasfuck This Motorcycle from 1924 uses a Carbide lamp (acetylene gas) for head and tail lights : r/interestingasfuck](https://external-preview.redd.it/xqYXs3xUq2gXlrnkARgMgU8jzYr6J3LCfMrxjFpLmts.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=72c53bf6ac232031e40d1519deaab0a261f12040)
This Motorcycle from 1924 uses a Carbide lamp (acetylene gas) for head and tail lights : r/interestingasfuck
![SOLD – Powell & Hanmer Model 120 acetylene carbide motorcycle lamp with fixings and burner top - The Timing Chest SOLD – Powell & Hanmer Model 120 acetylene carbide motorcycle lamp with fixings and burner top - The Timing Chest](https://thetimingchest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Powel-Hanmer-PH-vintage-veteran-acetylene-carbide-lamp.jpg)
SOLD – Powell & Hanmer Model 120 acetylene carbide motorcycle lamp with fixings and burner top - The Timing Chest
SFO Museum on Twitter: "The 1910 Harley-Davidson Model 6 on display features an optional carbide headlamp, which is lit by flammable acetylene gas that is produced by a reaction between carbide pellets
![SOLD – Early unrestored Powell & Hanmer 5 1/2″” carbide motorcycle lamp with Desmo gas generator - The Timing Chest SOLD – Early unrestored Powell & Hanmer 5 1/2″” carbide motorcycle lamp with Desmo gas generator - The Timing Chest](https://thetimingchest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_2744.jpg)
SOLD – Early unrestored Powell & Hanmer 5 1/2″” carbide motorcycle lamp with Desmo gas generator - The Timing Chest
![SOLD – Powell & Hanmer Model 120 acetylene carbide motorcycle lamp with fixings and burner top - The Timing Chest SOLD – Powell & Hanmer Model 120 acetylene carbide motorcycle lamp with fixings and burner top - The Timing Chest](https://thetimingchest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Powel-Hanmer-PH-vintage-veteran-acetylene-carbide-lamp-2.jpg)