Coleman dual fuel help please

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Hi I've just had one of these lanterns given too me as a thankyou for a favour I did for a mate.ive filled it with fuel and replaced the mantles but can't seem too get it too light properly.its working but rather pathetically.ive followed the the instructions on the side which say too turn the pump thingy too the left cover the hole and pump 30 times but in doing so I can't even get the thing too even push in once unless I take my thumb off the hole which it will then move freely.hope that makes sense.can anyone steer me in the right direction

 

[santaman2000]

Push harder. I know that sounds trite but I really men it. It's supposed to be stiff. If it still doesn't work, then there may be a problem.

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

It's like the air is pushing it back if you know what I mean

 

[drliamski]

You have to undo the little black nob on the pump to allow the air into the fuel chamber. Then do it up again once pressurised.

 

[santaman2000]

It's like the air is pushing it back if you know what I mean

Yeah, I know what you mean. I think drliamski is right then.

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

That's it nice one thankyou thankyou

 

[David Morningstar]

There are two valves in the bottom of the pump: a non-return valve that stops the pressure from coming straight back out again, and a safety valve that opens and closes by twisting the pump knob. If that safety valve is closed then you will not be able to pump air into the tank at all. You turn the pump knob to open the safety valve, pump up the tank then turn the safety valve closed again.

If you find that the lantern is losing pressure and needs pumping up again after a short while, the culprit is the filler cap seal. New filler caps can be bought easily as a spare part.

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Cheers .I let it burn for about 30 mins cause I had nip out but tomorrow I'm gonna fill it right up n give it a good long test.it was flickering slightly but I don't think it's been used for a while

 

[santaman2000]

Even if it's working correctly, you'll still need to pump it up again every hour or so.

 

[rik_uk3]

Even if it's working correctly, you'll still need to pump it up again every hour or so.

You should not need to pump it up every hour or so; on a seven or eight hour evenings use I may pump once, possible twice at most. Many users don't mind the light output dropping a little as after cooking you don't need a full high output of light.

The little Coleman lanterns in the 222 range will need more regular pumping to maintain high output because the fuel tanks are so small.

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Thanks for the info everybody.i had too have another play with this once the sun went down. I've never owned a mantle lantern before n I'm absolutely amazed at the light out put of this thing.how often will I need too strip this down and clean it.i might need some advice in this department when the time comes.

 

[ged]

Thanks for the info everybody.i had too have another play with this once the sun went down. I've never owned a mantle lantern before n I'm absolutely amazed at the light out put of this thing.

They are great, aren't they? But don't let it become a habit.

how often will I need too strip this down and clean it.i might need some advice in this department when the time comes.

Very rarely if you use good fuel. Maintenance isn't difficult, there are plenty of people who can help, both here and on spiritburner.com.

 

[santaman2000]

You should not need to pump it up every hour or so; on a seven or eight hour evenings use I may pump once, possible twice at most. Many users don't mind the light output dropping a little as after cooking you don't need a full high output of light.

The little Coleman lanterns in the 222 range will need more regular pumping to maintain high output because the fuel tanks are so small.

Absolutely Rik, if you're not expecting full output the whole night. It'll be just fine for sitting around camp. I was thinking of the nights I use mine fishing; then I want full output all night.

 

[santaman2000]

Thanks for the info everybody.i had too have another play with this once the sun went down. I've never owned a mantle lantern before n I'm absolutely amazed at the light out put of this thing.how often will I need too strip this down and clean it.i might need some advice in this department when the time comes......

Mine's about 15 years old now. I'll let you know when I strip it down the first time.

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Ha ok point taken.ill just set a reminder on mi phone now 2029 pm santaman info on the coleman

 

[rik_uk3]

Stoves and some lanterns are 'my thing' let me know if you need help at all

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Stoves and some lanterns are 'my thing' let me know if you need help at all

Thankyou very much.were sort o'nowt on this forum.