Coleman Gas Lanterns - Start Here - The King Of The Lantern

Here I go over some interesting facts about Coleman Lanterns, as well as changing mantles and lighting instructions.

I really am getting into these old coleman lanterens more and more lately. I hesitate to even call them 'old', because that may suggest they are outdated equipment, which is not accurate to even the slightest. I've been using mine around the house just to have a little extra light in an area and it really comes in handy. I'll also be taking this out the the campsite soon which I am really looking forward to.

This system that coleman came up with for running lanterns, stoves, and heaters is a really neat system and the fact that you have the ability to run everything on pump gas is just unbeatable versatility if you ask me.

There will be many more videos to come so check back in with the channel! I also have a video here about my coleman stove, which I have to do a little bit of maintenance on.

I appreciate your time!

[dylonpress]

Thank god for you. Us 22 year olds don't know how to use stuff like this.without any instructions my neighbor said bring the lamp out with you when you go ice fishing and I'll be out there in a little bit

[HoosierHmstrdr]

Dang it! I guess my check valve is bad. It's a lantern that belonged to my late father. It was given to him by a farmer who's land Daddy had permission to hunt. The farmer said it had been hanging in the barn since he bought the place 40 yrs prior. I have had it up and running about 10 years ago, but now it's time to get 'er going again. Thanks for the video.

[johns]

One more thing...I think Coleman fuel stored at room temp will last over 15 yrs, I have some partial cans and it runs fine. Based on that, I think using pump gas is just asking for trouble some time when you least have time to do repairs.

[jimmydcricket]

Love my Coleman northstar, luckily bought a heap of mantles before covid19 struck, prices and availability went crazy.

[mizsarahjane]

Very informative, I just acquired a 288A and tripod and am having fun with it!

[Enjoymentboy]

Small tip for you that my grampa taught me when I was young: When you're filling the lantern turn the can of Coleman fuel 180° so that the opening is up top instead of at the bottom. You'll have to tip the can further to pour it out but it won't glug and splash and you pour. In fact you can even fill the tank without a funnel if you have really good aim and slow down.

[joeyc]

I have a few different ones down in basement. Kept them when my dad passed away and family just wanted to get rid of all of his “stuff”.

[mikemorgan]

Nice work. One correction, once your thumb is off the pump knob vent hole, the pump won't move even if the check valve IS leaking. The air will simple leak out of the vent hole in the knob. But a slightly leaking check valve is really no big deal as long as the air stem seals when you tighten the knob. The check valve is just there to prevent air from escaping on the up stroke while pumping. I ran a lantern for decades with a leaky check valve. I finally repaired it after seeing a check valve removal tool for the first time, and bought one immediately. I changed the check valve, but noticed no difference in operation at all. If it's leaking bad, different story.
To test it, use a piece of tape over the vent hole and pump it up. THEN if it rises, you know you have a leakerl That pump/check valve/pump tube design is a model of engineering brilliance. Dual shutoff, no liquid back flow, damn near child proof, extremely reliable, easy to repair and maintain.
The only better engineered thing is the instant lighting valve assembly. Game changer.

[budwhite]

I mix 50/50 camp fuel and pump gasoline

[levihohn]

How should a person safety depressurize the fount? What if you lost count of the number of pumps or left pressure in it from the last time? Thanks!

[jonclemons]

I've got one of these 290A700. Took it apart and cleaned it I have a part left over that's a round metal disk called a "colm". What is it and where does it go on the lantern.

[freechasehappy]

Just saw your video because I wanted to get a coleman lantern. You mentioned the 288, I have a lot of 220 in my area on marketplace, what do you think about those? Should I keep looking for a 288? Thanks!

[aarpj]

Some parts of Michigan didn't have electricty until the mid 1950's, what do you think they used for lights ?

[maasa]

Thanks alot. I have a question. If you pump it and it works fine, how long will it work until you need to pump it again??
Mine doesn't last long.

[ryhol]

Lil tip, get your fingers out of the ash. They have heavy metals in them (sometimes it’s a lot of thorium).

[davidelks]

I have a 220j that has fuel coming out of the generator but not getting to the mantles? Any suggestions

[donwaldroopoutdoors]

Mine is gas cylinders only but it’s an ole trusty source of light

[notlisted-clls]

great vidya. not gonna lie, i burned up a couple a tents with the ol colemans.

[nisselarson]

Jesus you have to be a scientist to operate one of those. I'm a big fan of oil lamps, hurricane lamps etc, and was thinking of going for a Coleman. All those pumping motions and so on, how do you know when it's "pumped up"? :) The little socks you put on and burn. The "wick" if you will, How can that last a year? Isn't it just textile, burning for a whole *year* before breaking?! Tell me more. :)

[db]

Love them Ole Coleman's, Brings back memories of camping as a kid with my Grandparents.