1/26/2024 0 Comments Coleman mantlesso its just easier to use the cleaner burning coleman fuel. like at night when you need them to work. They are not that hard to clean but they always have issues at the wrong time. and Id have a spare generator for the coleman lantern or stove on hand. If I was to use unleaded gas in my older coleman stoves and lanterns I would use unleaded gas thats ethanol free. If the.lantern doesnt say "duel fuel" best to stick with Coleman fuel. You "can" burn unleaded gas in the older lanterns and stoves but they burn poorly compared to coleman fuel and are prone to clogging. Its convenient to have the dual fuel models. COLEMAN does make lanterns and stoves now that run on unleaded gas as well as coleman fuel but they use a different generator. I have quite a few coleman stoves and lanterns and use them alot. They are still built in Wichita Kansas (though some parts, such as the globes, are made in China) and are widely available for sale online and in some big box stores."Ĭoleman fuel and unleaded gas are definitely not the same thing. "Coleman still sells a variety of lanterns that are powered by propane, kerosene, or camp fuel (aka white gas). However, I found this tidbit of info on the net: Just an FYI - like most things made in America, they're now made in China. Wow! Considering how fragile they look and are to hold! When I googled it, one guy said he actually used mantels for 6 years. The farmer, and my Dad, both said unleaded gasoline would burn in them - the farmer tried to convince me that unleaded gasoline is the same as Coleman fuel - he's been burning the lanterns and Coleman stoves for decades.īut one of the videos I watched, said you could burn gas in them, but that it has more of a chance of clogging things up inside the lantern. I'd keep it upright when transporting - you probably won't damage the mantels on the side at all, but much more chance to leak fuel, etc.Īs far as gasoline, well I suppose it would work physically in a pinch, but they're designed to use white gas - so best to keep to that.Thanks bertwert for your prompt reply! The mantels are actually not too fragile (as in if you don't touch them) and I find they tend to last plenty of time - as the glass surrounding of the lantern protect them - though it's a good idea to toss a pair of spares in the case (as well as funnel for refuelling). Yeah, it'll burn fine with one mantel - though you're wasting a little bit of fuel out the other side I suppose (and of course it won't be as bright). Well anyways, the 2 mantels I put on there are almost turning to dust as i put them on! I find that simply amazing, because the mantels simply are so fragile to hold. A quick google search, before I posted here, one guy said he had them last 6 years. I just wonder if there are different mantels for different Coleman lanterns, before i go searching for mantels. On the side, this one says model 288A (2 mantels) and modewl 286A (one mantle). I'm gonna order some mantels for it (from Amazon) right now. I will also transport it sitting straight up - it's going to take some bungy chord rigging, or use of duck tape, but I can pull that off! Thanx again! I have seen mantles last for years.Thanks crazy4oldcars, I will let it cool completely (or to the temp I can put my hand on the top - which is where most the heat seems to be (duh! right?). It will light with a single mantle being whole, but the light isn't very good, and it will smoke. The glass gets VERY hot.Īs long as both mantles are intact, you can light them as many times as you want. Make sure you allow the lantern to cool before putting it in the box. Dad had a foam-padded wooden box he made to store and carry his in. Once they are burnt in, they are fragile, and the lantern needs to be transported straight up, and relatively gently. An old farmer in the country side said Coleman lanterns and stoves can actually burn off of gasoline - any comments on that too please. See my previous post, that so many of you were so helpful with, about the little pond and fish at: The lantern fits into a plastic carrying case - also, if I turn the lantern on it's side (in the case), is there a good chance of damaging the mantles (planning to transport it on it's side on a 4 wheeler rack tonight).Īlso, how long have you had a mantle to last ? I'm assuming I can turn it off, and fire them back up again. Just asking, as I'm planning on taking it out to my favorite pond in the woods tonight. I was just curious, if one mantle gets damaged, as they are certainly fragile, will the Coleman lantern burn on just one mantle ? Or is that a big no no. Followed all the instructions and I have it up and running now on the back porch, burning 2 mantles. I found 2 mantles, which it takes 2, and watched a video on it and I attached and pre-burned both mantles. Tonight is my first night using a Coleman lantern - seen my dad use them for years.
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