Lighting a Coleman lantern
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- Опубликовано: 14 май 2020
- Instructions for lighting a vintage Coleman 220 series lantern. These instructions will work for all 220 series Coleman lanterns manufactured from the 1920’s to the early 1980’s. This is a model 220E made in October 1962 (58 years old).
PLEASE HAVE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON HAND IF YOU ARE ATTEMPTING TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
It is highly recommended to only light gas pressure appliances like this lantern out of doors and provide fresh air ventilation.
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Great video, I just found this and the yellow carrying case for $2 at goodwill
wow!!!!! that is bright!!!!!
The 220 models ended in production in 1983 with the 220k model.
Very good content now mine works too thanks
I have the same model lantern, I've taken it apart to see if somethings wrong because i can't get it to light. Seeing how you light yours, I may have been doing it wrong. I'll try it again. Thanks very much for your video.
There are several possibilities to why it will not light. I can probably help if you describe what it’s doing?
@@travisfamadventures9044 thank you for your reply, and attention. I took it apart several times to clean and learn through dissection and low and behold I got it working! Now as far as lighting it, I learned through two instances of large fire eruptions, to light the long nose lighter first, then to introduce the pressurized fuel. However it still has a bit of a whoof of fire but dissipates well enough to have that beautiful two mantle glow of brilliant hissing light. I light it even when I don't need it because I enjoy the process and final result of a successful lantern light. Your video was a very much appreciated learning tool. Thank you again for the video and also offering help with diagnosis. God bless and be well
I just bought one at a thrift store for $15. It was made in 1962.
How do you make the lantern turn off?
I have a Coleman 220E Lantern, but it is missing that rod like piece to the right of the black knob used for varying the gas. It goes into the lighting chamber at about a 45 degree angle, can you tell me what this is so I can order one? Thanks very much.
You didn't explain the spark knob.. I'm wondering what that's for?
Does the flint starter work?
Thank you for the instructional. I have a 228F with a frozen control valve. What do I do?
Just bought a62 220e never been 🔥… and they was stuck on there for good, but I took my propane torch at a very low setting and just hit the brass behind the knob. Took 5secs
I just bought a single mantel one for 10 dollars in a flea market. It's a 286a700, built in May 2000, BUT, it is still in the box, never used, brand spankin' new, There is 2 bags of "mantles", owner's manual, receipt, all there ... I'm wondering if a 2000 model that has never been used would be a collector type thing, or is this a very common lantern, and I should just enjoy it?
Enjoy it
How come when I light mine I have to get the flame right up to the mantel?
Different lanterns have different airflow patterns inside the globe. But I still recommend waiting for the hiss to gurgle and then putting your flame source through the lighting hole. Eventually the gasses will reach your flame.
What would be my problem if I don't hear the gurgle noise?
Also, when I pump the air it does't seem to build up pressure.
If it is not building pressure, there might be a problem with the pump plunger, check valve, or air tube. Oiling the pump Plunger is the easiest fix. But the pump cup might need repair. Check the leather or rubber end of the plunger for damage or dryness. Maybe remove it and replace it inside out. The check valve is at the bottom of the pump tube and might be clogged. Brake cleaner sprayed there and allowed to soak for a day might help. I’ve never been able to unplug an air tube that runs from the check valve to the top of the tank. (Also did you unscrew the plunger to open the check valve?)
If it builds up some pressure but quickly loses it, that is either a worn out gasket in the fuel cap, or the check valve is stuck open.
Can i use a gasoline ?
Gasoline has additives intended to make a car engine run smoother and quieter. These additives can cause problems in a lantern. The lantern will burn correctly with pump gas but the heat and orifice jet will cause the additives to build up inside the generator and eventually clog it if not cleaned often. Also the ethanol along with the additives will cause additional problems inside the fuel fount. Outside of emergency use, I recommend against using pump gas in a lantern.
They make specific duel fuel ones now
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When you consider the price, operational safety, and simple convenience of led lamps, with rechargeable AAs, from a bunch of manufacturers, it's a no-brainer to dump the fuel out of these lanterns into the tank of your mower, and leave these lanterns forever cold. Never mind that some of the 3-AA lamps can run 35-100 hours on Low.
Thank you so much for your comment! Sometimes a person finds enjoyment, comfort, and usefulness in things others do not.
Your LED lamp will be thrown out and floating in the ocean in a few years. These produce a very bright and pleasant color light and are classics that will last forever. And the soft hissing sound is pure joy.
@@cjist1 In your dreams, son, including the 2 from Coleman, one of which comes with a steel bit, that lets you attach it firmly to a tent wall. Try that with one of your Molotov lamps. Translation: your fantasty forecast's not gonna happen. Miniature LuxPro lantern can fit in my shirt pocket, running. Try that with your fire-bomb. Maybe there's some positive about being stuck in the '60s, and playing with fire. Not interested- better things to do. Silence- YES.
@@jacquesblaque7728 I appreciate LED technology as much as anyone else. I have a few Fenix flachlights that are bright as hell and all of my mt. bike lights are LED. I will take LED on a backpacking trip for sure, but if I am car camping its always with one or two of my older Coleman white gas lanterns. I just love the color temp. and nostalgia that they offer. I have never had a safety issue with them. Give em a try sometime, you may change your mind.
@@cjist1 Back in the day, I used them, but I'm not so naive, nostalgia-seeking or stupid as to use them when leds have it all over them. Gimme a break.