Which Coleman lantern is best?

Coleman Northstar

When should I replace my lantern mantle?

In conclusion, we recommend that you replace your mantles at least once per year while performing annual maintenance on your gas lamp, in addition to immediately replacing any mantles that become damaged from unexpected physical impacts or disturbances.

Why are Coleman lantern mantles radioactive?

The mantles used on modern lanterns acquire their radioactive properties during the manufacturing process. First, the fabric that will eventually form the small rayon mesh pouches is dipped into a solution of thorium and cerium nitrates.

Do Coleman lanterns produce carbon monoxide?

Coleman stoves and lanterns that burn Coleman fuel give off carbon monoxide (CO). This is colorless and odorless and poisonous. This can kill at low concentrations.

Do Coleman mantles contain thorium?

Sometime around 1990, the Coleman Company replaced the thorium in their mantles with yttrium. The yttrium mantle produces about 20% less light, but it lasts longer.

What is the source of white light in gas mantles?

Gas mantles are usually sold as fabric items, which, because of impregnation with metal nitrates, burns away to leave a rigid but fragile mesh of metal oxides when heated during initial use; these metal oxides produce light from the heat of the flame whenever used.

How long do Gas Light mantles last?

This lantern operates on a 16.4-ounce cylinder of Coleman propane (not included), and will burn for up to seven hours on high or 14 hours on low. Secondly, how do lantern mantles work? They burn a fuel like propane, white gas or kerosene to produce heat, and the heat causes the mantles to produce light.

Are gas mantles radioactive?

The trace amount of radioactivity in gas mantles which use thorium is extremely small. However, because of the public’s awareness and concerns, truly unwarranted in my opinion, thorium is no longer used in gas mantles, and has since been replaced with other elements such as cerium, which is not radioactive.

What is white gas made of?

Historically called white gas (not white spirit), it is a liquid petroleum fuel (100% light hydrotreated distillate, composed of cyclohexane, nonane, octane, heptane, and pentane.

Is white gas the same as kerosene?

Kerosene will burn a lot dirtier than white fuel, since white fuel is pretty much ultra purified gasoline. You may experience more clogs and more soot. Also kerosene has less heat output than white fuel so you’ll be cooking longer with it (that might outweigh the benefit of a longer burn time).

Is white gas the same as white spirit?

White gas should not be confused with white spirit, which is more akin to kerosene.

Can I use Coleman fuel with JetBoil?

Oh, the answer to the question is yes there is a difference. The JetBoil is a propane/iso-butane blend and the Coleman is a propane/butane blend. At temps well below freezing, the JetBoil blend should be better in theory.

Does jetboil fuel expire?

The fuel itself should not expire, but the canister could get rusty or the seal could deteriorate.

Does jetboil work with any fuel?

What Fuel Can I Use? Jetboil is compatible with valves made to the EN417 specification, a standard adopted by manufacturers throughout the world. However, if you are unable to find our fuel out on the trail, the following fuel has the same mixture and valve as ours: Brunton, Gigapower, MSR, Primus and Snowpeak.

Are jetboil fuel canisters refillable?

Introduction: Refilling Single-Use IsoButane & Propane Fuel Canisters. For example, propane 16 oz canisters cost $3.68 ($3.47 + 6% tax) but can be refilled for only 72 cents; JetBoil isobutane 100 canisters cost $5.83 ($5.50 + 6% tax) but can be refilled for $2.35.

Can isobutane canisters be refilled?

It’s a two-way isobutane canister adapter that lets you transfer the gas from one isobutane canister to another so you can refill partially used or empty canisters.

Can you cook rice in a Jetboil?

Add water, dried veggies, and mushrooms to your Jetboil and bring to a boil. Just as the mix comes to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer (as low as will keep a flame). Add the rice and cover. Stir occasionally, cooking gently for 15 minutes.

Can I use butane instead of isobutane?

If it fits the canister it can be used. There is little difference between butane/propane and isobutane/propane. Isobutane is a structural isomer of butane. It has the same molecular formula as butane, but the structural formula is different.

Can I use LPG instead of butane?

LPG is Liquefied Petroleum Gas. It is a combination of Propane (C3H8) and Butane (C4H10). So if you’re grilling in winter, propane is the way to go. So in theory, because LPG is a combination of propane and butane and these gases are suitable for use with a barbecue grill then there’s no reason why you can’t use LPG.

Which burns hotter propane or butane?

Propane burns nearly a thousand degrees hotter than a butane torch. Butane is hot enough to weld soft metals, such as aluminum. Butane is more portable, so you will be able to use it in areas that you could not get a propane torch, and tank into. Jewelry makers can make use of both gases.

Why was MAPP Gas discontinued?

The original MAPP gas production came to an end in 2008 as the sole plant making it discontinued the production. It is found that the oxygen flame of MAPP gas cylinders is not entirely appropriate for welding steel, due to the high concentration of hydrogen in the flame.

Can you melt gold with a propane torch?

A propane flame is hot enough to melt pure gold. It will also melt gold alloys but the melting process does not separate gold from other elements, like silver or copper.