information needed on lighting a coleman lamp. so hiroshema

[rainjer]

They light just like the older lanterns. I like to preheat the generator with a mini torch before lighting.

Jeremy

[hoytedow]

I use the twistee sparker installed in the lantern.
http://www.google.com/products/catalog? ... CFIQ8wIwAg

[Mark72]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaunbwWEMk8

Slow, this model lantern is the same as the lamps. Oh yeah This is NOT! How you do it.

Mark

[Mark72]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6IbbLo8Uy4&feature=related

Ok, This is not bad. The user has installed an alcohol preheating cup. You want to preheat the generator before you ever crack the valve open. Like Jeremy said I like to use a micro torch for preheating.



Mark

[kzhorse]

Here is mine doing a pre burn making sure before I wasted some mantles.


Scott

[S. Heisley]

How to light a coleman lantern:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4815305_light-c ... ntern.html

[Mark72]

That's not the same thing Sharon. Use that procedure on a lamp and there will be fire!


Mark

[S. Heisley]

That's not the same thing Sharon. Use that procedure on a lamp and there will be fire!


Mark

Oh... I didn't know there was a difference. I had always thought that if you've seen one, you've seen 'em all. So, a Coleman lamp is not the same as a Coleman lantern? No wonder Slow asked!

...I guess you could say I am clueless...or, is it Colemanless?

I like a nice clean, effortless battery. If I am camping alone, I go into my tent or trailer when it gets dark and don't come out until morning. If I'm with a group, I stay up but they supply the light and the campfire. I'm not too proud to admit it.

[campmaster-k]

Sharon - You should start out with a model 288 lantern. It is a newer model that is very easy to light, has a somewhat small stature, and will adjust from dim to very bright. The 288 is a gateway lantern, the gateway to being a Coleman Keeper!

[S. Heisley]

Sharon - You should start out with a model 288 lantern. It is a newer model that is very easy to light, has a somewhat small stature, and will adjust from dim to very bright. The 288 is a gateway lantern, the gateway to being a Coleman Keeper!

I've got plenty of friends. I'll give them the pleasure of carrying and messing with that thing! After all, if I start on Colemans, you'll have more competition at buying those guys!

[campmaster-k]

Sharon - You should start out with a model 288 lantern. It is a newer model that is very easy to light, has a somewhat small stature, and will adjust from dim to very bright. The 288 is a gateway lantern, the gateway to being a Coleman Keeper!

I've got plenty of friends. I'll give them the pleasure of carrying and messing with that thing! After all, if I start on Colemans, you'll have more competition at buying those guys!

You didnt say no. I think you want to. Some sooner some later but, I think, all will fall for white gas If you hang here long enough.

[DragonFire]

I tried the white gas and went to propane, then battery. Then the Coleman Keepers exposed me to the white gas again. Now I'm lost...

I still have battery for the inside of the tent and trailers..and it's super easy. But I do use the propane at the campsite on the table, etc. I just got my lantern yesterday and need to brush up on how to light it, since I haven't done such a thing for probably 20 years.

Preheating...maybe that is why I had so many mantle failures as a kid? Drove me crazy, and I was so dang careful. I'll need to check out what I need to pick up today to preheat. I want to get my new to me lantern glowing soon!!

So then I can go out and buy MORE!!!!

Yes, it's contagious.

[kzhorse]

I have to agree the 288 is a very nice burner.
Aint they purdy?


Scott

[campmaster-k]

I have to agree the 288 is a very nice burner.
Aint they purdy?


Scott

Just look at it ahhhhhhhhhh. Those flames you did really are cool.

[DragonFire]

Holy Smokes!!!!!!