Let there be errrr LIGHT!

[Yorkshire Andy]

Not seen these mentioned on here was thinking with the threat of mass blackouts this winter thought i might as well take some pics tonight as i tested them / topped up the fuel and cleaned them out where needed (a fair few dead insects from camping over the summer) ..

Coleman Dual fuel lanterns they have a few in their range and some better ones than these (nightstar) Anyways i have 2 of them one single mantle and a double...



Used them indoors a couple of times (and many many hours when camping) and not had any issues (i always stand them on a metal tray indoors with nothing flammable near fire extinguisher handy et all or hang off a hook in the workshop ....

They can be run on specific coleman fuel (aka white gas / Napthia) or Unleaded fuel ((using unleaded stinks so if on that its outdoors only ime and it can overtime clog the "generator tube" was reading some sites when i got them and regular users were saying if running on unleaded 3-4 fills then a fill of coleman stuff helps keep it clear ((first lighting with colman fuel after unleaded it smokes a fair bit till its cleared the crap out))

they come with a fancy self breathing filter funnel


its almost as simple as fill with fuel, pump up, and light ..

lit with a long taper or a Gas match they initally flare a bit until the heat of the mantle heats the generator tube superheating the fuel vapour before its burnt

Like all lights of this ilk do not touch the mantle and they will last a long time only had to replace one mantle when i stabbed it with the gas match by mistake and the transit box keeps them safe in storage

this should give you some idea on how bright it is vs the double flouressent in the workshop




http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/campingaz-m ... rn-p141911


I got them for £30 and £40 from a local department pile high sell cheap place about 10 years ago...

thought it might interest some here

[sniper 55]

These look a lot like the old "tilly" lamps, I'm guessing it's a newer version, they were pressure lamps, although if I remember rightly they were paraffin fueled. (I might be wrong it's been a long time) They certainly gave a really good light, I'd be guessing but maybe something like a 60w household bulb?

[pseudonym]

These look a lot like the old "tilly" lamps, I'm guessing it's a newer version, they were pressure lamps, although if I remember rightly they were paraffin fueled. (I might be wrong it's been a long time) They certainly gave a really good light, I'd be guessing but maybe something like a 60w household bulb?

Yep, both the Tilly and Vapalux were paraffin fueled.

[izzy_mack]

Looks good, i have an old tilly lamp which does use paraffin, it gives off a lovely bit of warmth too, can be a bit smelly.

[Mortblanc]

Those Coleman lanterns were invented specifically for use on farms before the U.S. was completely electrified. And a double mantle will put out the light of a 100 wt bulb. They have also been used by the military in modified form since WW2.

I have purchased, owned and gifted countless ones over the years and the quality has always been excellent since the mfg knows they will be used un outdoor situations and emergencies when functioning is not optional.

When my children got married one of my strange wedding gifts was a "bad weather kit" which included both a single burner Coleman stove and a single mantle Coleman lantern. I was amazed that every one of the new DIL appreciated the kits and asked me to show them how the appliances worked, and at one time or another over the past 20 years they have each and every one used the lanterns and stoves.

And yes, those Coleman appliances will last for 20-25 years with proper cleaning. I am presently using one of their stoves which I bought used, 30 years ago.

Keep in mind that when these lanterns are generating light they are also putting out massive amounts of heat, so they will not only illuminate a small room, they will keep it warm enough to survive.

[Yorkshire Andy]

The Coleman fuel has a slightly sweet smell but its not unpleasant but once its hot its less smelly

[preparedsurrey]

When we were back packing we used a Coleman stove every day for a year running on unleaded without problems, I was told that it would damage it but it never did, I bought 2 of the lanterns secondhand recently as well.

[Yorkshire Andy]

Those Coleman lanterns were invented specifically for use on farms before the U.S. was completely electrified. And a double mantle will put out the light of a 100 wt bulb. They have also been used by the military in modified form since WW2.

I have purchased, owned and gifted countless ones over the years and the quality has always been excellent since the mfg knows they will be used un outdoor situations and emergencies when functioning is not optional.

When my children got married one of my strange wedding gifts was a "bad weather kit" which included both a single burner Coleman stove and a single mantle Coleman lantern. I was amazed that every one of the new DIL appreciated the kits and asked me to show them how the appliances worked, and at one time or another over the past 20 years they have each and every one used the lanterns and stoves.

And yes, those Coleman appliances will last for 20-25 years with proper cleaning. I am presently using one of their stoves which I bought used, 30 years ago.

Keep in mind that when these lanterns are generating light they are also putting out massive amounts of heat, so they will not only illuminate a small room, they will keep it warm enough to survive.

Its a shame spare parts can be a sod to get hold of in the UK (and they dont import the coleman camp oven anymore (but i got one )

needed a tap seal but ended up having to buy a full new tap / generator / take up tube assembly for my double burner...


must say stoves are not for the faint hearted had a few small fires (all contained within the stoves but for a new user i can see them getting a flap on) usually excess fuel during attempted lighting and such just tested my sportster and had a wee fire under the burner when i turned it off lasted about 30 seconds till it went out but no drama outside on concrete i wouldn't use the stoves inside if i could avoid it