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
My dad was cleaning out his garage and gave me his old Coleman lantern. Haven’t checked the year on it, but it’s a 220f. A quick disassembly and cleaning and she runs like new! Thanks for sharing your knowledge on the subject. Definitely have a new addiction!
@@timclough8402mines a 1980, I was born in 87 lol I knew mine was old cause it has the old brass valve handle that's painted over the letters and arrows on the valve face and has a cleaning crank dealyo between the primer and valve. I haven't used mine in at least 14 years. Still had fuel in it and fired right up after I pumped the hell out of it. Last time I used it I rebuilt it and put new globe in and bought a pack of mantles, they still have the steel wire in em to twist on instead of tying a string like the ones he showed. I seen a video that the mantels are slightly radioactive. Can't remember which UA-cam channel I saw that on???? Kyle hill? Maybe I don't remember tho. The new ones this guy has prolly aren't cause they r some Chinese made ones lol but maybe they r more radioactive lmao
Been using Coleman, gas lantern and gas stoves for over 40 years. My family use them on camping, fishing and hunting trips. They last forever in our extremely dependable, provide light and heat, and they last longer than battery lights or propane.
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.
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.
Thx for the YT, subscribed, it looks like you have a lot of cool content. For us Coleman Lantern guys who don't want to spend tens of dollars😁 buying parts at full retail, a tip. I had a stuck checkvalve that I hit with carb cleaner, 91% rubbing alcohol, and MEK, to no avail. Then finally used plain white vinegar over night and that worked. This had been recco'd by others but I doubted it would work on crusty gas on a check valve. During that trial and error process I also found that the typical double mantle lantern will run on 1 mantle if you tightly cap off the 2nd mount with HD aluminum foil. Further, it did okay without a glass globe, those are insanely fragile! Bass Pro shops, at least mine, carry the common globe for #220 lanterns for $12.95 and the mantels at $3.49 a pr.
I just got a kerosene 639 in the original box, spanner, instructions and even the warenty slip from 1973. It even had a full tank of fuel so I lit it right up. I think it was only lit once before because it’s clean inside the chimney and not a scratch on it. Keep em lit.
I keep a Coleman gas lantern, 2 burner and 1 burner stove in my shed for emergencies with plenty of white gas. I don’t trust propane or battery feed gear for this. Especially during the winter as you stated. I have propane and battery operated stuff and use them for convenience, but don’t count on them. Great video. Much needed for the gen whatever’s to know!😂
When adding new mantels, I tie the first half of the knot before i put it on the lantern . Once on, tighten up the string and then do one more over under on your knot. It's much easier if you have large hands.
I very much agree with you other than price . Pump gas is less than half the price. Saying that . People should use it like you say . Pump gas does not store well in these . We use pump gas in the lanterns and stove we have but I run them dry and then store them . There is pros and cons on that also .
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.
Ya thought it had a 20-30 year shelf life if I remember correctly from when I was a kid. But now ain't nothing quality like it used to be. I just fired mine up on 14ish year old fuel that was still in the tank. Had to prime the hell out of it tho
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.
I have used pump gas in my Coleman lantern, but it's really better to use white gas. There are additives and cleaning agents in pump gasoline that are not in white gas. The operation will be fine, but you'll be adding some petroleum products into your breathing air.
I have a Model 242C, which was my dad's. I think it's brighter than the newer models. It take forever to fill the tank with fuel....no way to vent the funnel. Any suggestions about that , so not to spill fuel ? Great video!
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!
Wouldn't even worry about it. I've never depresserized mine. Unless ur going to lay it on its side then ur gunna wanna empty it tho and wrap it in a thick hoody or towel so the glass don't break.
I just found your channel, I've got several lanterns that have been sitting around for years, a couple have broken globes, and missing parts, where is a good parts source ? 😊
Bass pro has globes and parts. At least they used to when I rebuilt mine 14ish years ago. I bought 2 globes,2 primers, and a dozen mantels. Put ur mantles in a plastic sealable jar with all ur spare parts. I used a salted peanut container lol
I've got one of these ......Model 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.
I would take that air tube assembly off and blow it out really good. Also when you say you have fuel coming out of the generator, you should have a nice strong little stream. I say that because besides your air tubes being clogged, you may just not be getting enough pressure, or your generator is partially clogged.
I remember when my brother in law and my sister were laughing at me for going camping every weekend and making fun of my coleman stove and my lanterns and my tent until a ice storm hit and all the power went out he came crawling to me asking if he could borrow my stove a lanterns to throw heat in his laundry room to keep the pipes from freezing I said are you sure people might laugh at you...and my stove and lanterns did keep his pipes from freezing 😅
I think Walmart has stopped carrying mantles and fuel now. I imagine sales aren’t very strong sellers anymore. It’s been a long time since these were prime sellers, probably 30yrs ago? That being said I own a couple dozen gas powered lanterns.
Oh Walmart still carry’s that stuff alright. Although I have found a difference between a Walmart closer to the city vs a Walmart a little more out in a rural area
I ran my 1948 on pump gas for years without a problem...last couple years pump gas left a black greasy film in the generators and cleaning lever etc...shitty gas nowadays now I am sticking to white gas...
factory sealed metal cans of fuel will last decades. i have four or five of them. number of gallons of fuel. so i have light for a couple years. then a honda gen in a housing, lots of in and out venting temp wired up to the house, using a enter lock, ( no pg&e problems this way). have some solar, but not hooked up yet. need it to be hidden from the tax man.
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. :)
Those aren't wick's. There not what's burning. In fact you only burn those once. What's actually burning is the liquid fuel that has been boiled into a gas. Not unlike propane. The heat from the gas burning causes ash remnants of those bags (mantles) to incandes. If you are familiar with Aladdin kerosene lamps. These work on the same principle. Here's two videos explaining it in more detail. ua-cam.com/video/F3rncxf4Or8/v-deo.htmlsi=vuquWvXzPf3-Xq44 ua-cam.com/video/D_qFWoa_HR4/v-deo.htmlsi=Av-as1ptksBpKZ8b
Love them Ole Coleman's, Brings back memories of camping as a kid with my Grandparents.
Yep I remember my dad pumping these things up by the dining fly at scout camps when I was a kid. Good memorie.
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
Dang kids 😄
25 here I want one so bad man. LEDs just doesn't hit the same lol.
My dad was cleaning out his garage and gave me his old Coleman lantern. Haven’t checked the year on it, but it’s a 220f. A quick disassembly and cleaning and she runs like new! Thanks for sharing your knowledge on the subject. Definitely have a new addiction!
The date is stamped on the bottom.
@@yellowdog762jb it’s a 1964!
@@timclough8402mines a 1980, I was born in 87 lol I knew mine was old cause it has the old brass valve handle that's painted over the letters and arrows on the valve face and has a cleaning crank dealyo between the primer and valve. I haven't used mine in at least 14 years. Still had fuel in it and fired right up after I pumped the hell out of it. Last time I used it I rebuilt it and put new globe in and bought a pack of mantles, they still have the steel wire in em to twist on instead of tying a string like the ones he showed. I seen a video that the mantels are slightly radioactive. Can't remember which UA-cam channel I saw that on???? Kyle hill? Maybe I don't remember tho. The new ones this guy has prolly aren't cause they r some Chinese made ones lol but maybe they r more radioactive lmao
Been using Coleman, gas lantern and gas stoves for over 40 years. My family use them on camping, fishing and hunting trips. They last forever in our extremely dependable, provide light and heat, and they last longer than battery lights or propane.
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.
Or have it sideways...
yeah, just being careful is fine. He managed to splash WITH a funnel. Rushing it a bit.
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.
Coleman sells brand new check valves for $12.80.
Thanks to you I have started down the Coleman rabbit hole! 😂 Thanks for the tips
Thx for the YT, subscribed, it looks like you have a lot of cool content. For us Coleman Lantern guys who don't want to spend tens of dollars😁 buying parts at full retail, a tip. I had a stuck checkvalve that I hit with carb cleaner, 91% rubbing alcohol, and MEK, to no avail. Then finally used plain white vinegar over night and that worked. This had been recco'd by others but I doubted it would work on crusty gas on a check valve.
During that trial and error process I also found that the typical double mantle lantern will run on 1 mantle if you tightly cap off the 2nd mount with HD aluminum foil. Further, it did okay without a glass globe, those are insanely fragile!
Bass Pro shops, at least mine, carry the common globe for #220 lanterns for $12.95 and the mantels at $3.49 a pr.
Thanks. Watched your video after picking one up.
I use one of the multifuel lanterns and stoves every time I go camping, and when the power goes out.
This dude got me sold on pressure lamps
I just got a kerosene 639 in the original box, spanner, instructions and even the warenty slip from 1973. It even had a full tank of fuel so I lit it right up. I think it was only lit once before because it’s clean inside the chimney and not a scratch on it. Keep em lit.
I keep a Coleman gas lantern, 2 burner and 1 burner stove in my shed for emergencies with plenty of white gas. I don’t trust propane or battery feed gear for this. Especially during the winter as you stated. I have propane and battery operated stuff and use them for convenience, but don’t count on them. Great video. Much needed for the gen whatever’s to know!😂
When adding new mantels, I tie the first half of the knot before i put it on the lantern . Once on, tighten up the string and then do one more over under on your knot. It's much easier if you have large hands.
Very informative, I just acquired a 288A and tripod and am having fun with it!
I would love to get my hands on a Coleman lantern. I am going to check ebay for a used one. Thanks for posting this video.
Good luck Wally I have a lot of luck on Facebook Marketplace as well
Have you found one yet?
I have a somewhat older one in perfect condition id sell expensive cause of age and shipping
I very much agree with you other than price . Pump gas is less than half the price. Saying that . People should use it like you say . Pump gas does not store well in these . We use pump gas in the lanterns and stove we have but I run them dry and then store them . There is pros and cons on that also .
these lanterns are just the best. I'd rather sit beside one of them and read or have a drink than sit in front of a tv.
Coleman mantle lanterns are the absolute best for light.
Love my Coleman northstar, luckily bought a heap of mantles before covid19 struck, prices and availability went crazy.
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.
Ya thought it had a 20-30 year shelf life if I remember correctly from when I was a kid. But now ain't nothing quality like it used to be. I just fired mine up on 14ish year old fuel that was still in the tank. Had to prime the hell out of it tho
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”.
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.
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.
When I have these on during the evening I have to pump it 1 or 2 times after the initial lighting.
Some parts of Michigan didn't have electricty until the mid 1950's, what do you think they used for lights ?
if i did pump it twice for pressure is it going to last as long as fuel runs out ? or i should do it from time to time ?
Compered to the Tilley Lamp it has a number of shortcomings.
If you are going to run pump gasoline make sure that it is the ethanol-free unleaded type 👍👍
Have you done a CO test yet? I cant seem to find one on youtube.
Lil tip, get your fingers out of the ash. They have heavy metals in them (sometimes it’s a lot of thorium).
I have used pump gas in my Coleman lantern, but it's really better to use white gas. There are additives and cleaning agents in pump gasoline that are not in white gas. The operation will be fine, but you'll be adding some petroleum products into your breathing air.
I have a Model 242C, which was my dad's. I think it's brighter than the newer models. It take forever to fill the tank with fuel....no way to vent the funnel. Any suggestions about that , so not to spill fuel ? Great video!
Piece of tape wrapped around the neck of the funnel to keep it propped up just enough so it can suck air, or u can pop ur plunger out so it will vent
@@davidmoore8741 I'll give it a try....thanks.
@@davidmoore8741 Do you use anything to determine how full the tank is? Small diameter dowel rod, maybe?
@@Moondog9322 u can us a dip rod, I just take the fill cap off and tilt it over till I see fuel.
Good teach , well done
Cool video 👌 thank you.
I love Coleman lanterns and stoves.great video!
Thank you very much!
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!
We were taught to light these things by the lake, so when the lantern caught fire, you'd have somewhere to throw it.
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!
Wouldn't even worry about it. I've never depresserized mine. Unless ur going to lay it on its side then ur gunna wanna empty it tho and wrap it in a thick hoody or towel so the glass don't break.
Coleman lanterns are the best. Got a 220K and a dual fuel.
They’re the best
I just bought a Coleman 220K lantern .
I just found your channel, I've got several lanterns that have been sitting around for years, a couple have broken globes, and missing parts, where is a good parts source ? 😊
Bass pro has globes and parts. At least they used to when I rebuilt mine 14ish years ago. I bought 2 globes,2 primers, and a dozen mantels. Put ur mantles in a plastic sealable jar with all ur spare parts. I used a salted peanut container lol
My base and controlls are getting pretty hot. Does it need a rebuild?
very nice
I've got one of these ......Model 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.
On the very bottom of the plunger rod. Might have to bend the lil clips back tighter so it holds the rod
31.yirs old colman.idolers.nice burns
I have a 220j that has fuel coming out of the generator but not getting to the mantles? Any suggestions
I would take that air tube assembly off and blow it out really good.
Also when you say you have fuel coming out of the generator, you should have a nice strong little stream.
I say that because besides your air tubes being clogged, you may just not be getting enough pressure, or your generator is partially clogged.
How long does it run on one fill?
I remember when my brother in law and my sister were laughing at me for going camping every weekend and making fun of my coleman stove and my lanterns and my tent until a ice storm hit and all the power went out he came crawling to me asking if he could borrow my stove a lanterns to throw heat in his laundry room to keep the pipes from freezing I said are you sure people might laugh at you...and my stove and lanterns did keep his pipes from freezing 😅
Why theyre not green anymore?
I have a 288, when I go to pump it, if I hold my thumb over the hole it will not allow me to pump it. What am I doing wrong?
You need to turn the pump counterclockwise 1 turn to open up the valve to allow air to be pumped into the tank.
I mix 50/50 camp fuel and pump gasoline
I think Walmart has stopped carrying mantles and fuel now. I imagine sales aren’t very strong sellers anymore. It’s been a long time since these were prime sellers, probably 30yrs ago? That being said I own a couple dozen gas powered lanterns.
Oh Walmart still carry’s that stuff alright. Although I have found a difference between a Walmart closer to the city vs a Walmart a little more out in a rural area
Just bought mantles and fuel for my Coleman 275 today! My inner city Walmart had both! 💪🏼
Yeah, it's coming back. The gas was banned for years in the dmv, but it looks like it's back this season. I've always seen mantles, tho.
I ran my 1948 on pump gas for years without a problem...last couple years pump gas left a black greasy film in the generators and cleaning lever etc...shitty gas nowadays now I am sticking to white gas...
Mine is gas cylinders only but it’s an ole trusty source of light
Nice light light it up Don let’s see it!
I pump up the lantern before I burn in the mantles so I don’t shake the mantles, as they’re very fragile right after they’re burned in.
That's a man's lantern !
Old Mantels are nuclear….Interesting true story… “ The nuclear Boy Scout “ he used them to make his own nuke reactor in his backyard.
White gas is $15 a gallon now in 2024. I collect these & it's ridiculous how much it costs.
factory sealed metal cans of fuel will last decades.
i have four or five of them. number of gallons of fuel.
so i have light for a couple years. then a honda gen in a housing, lots of in and out venting temp wired up to the house, using a enter lock, ( no pg&e problems this way).
have some solar, but not hooked up yet. need it to be hidden from the tax man.
Для не-англоязычных. Упоминаемый тут газ, это вовсе не газ. По-английски gas это gasoline. Газолин, т.е. бензин
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. :)
Those aren't wick's. There not what's burning. In fact you only burn those once.
What's actually burning is the liquid fuel that has been boiled into a gas. Not unlike propane.
The heat from the gas burning causes ash remnants of those bags (mantles) to incandes.
If you are familiar with Aladdin kerosene lamps.
These work on the same principle.
Here's two videos explaining it in more detail.
ua-cam.com/video/F3rncxf4Or8/v-deo.htmlsi=vuquWvXzPf3-Xq44
ua-cam.com/video/D_qFWoa_HR4/v-deo.htmlsi=Av-as1ptksBpKZ8b
bark river lol
Socks keep burning up
great vidya. not gonna lie, i burned up a couple a tents with the ol colemans.
These Coleman lamps can use gas staction petrol?