Thanks for posting. Good info. I have a Coleman duo lantern and didn't know you can use kerosene in it. It makes sense. I store kerosene for emergencies and have a lot of it on hand so this is helpful. Thanks.
The dual fuel lantern he has will run on unleaded gasolene which is less expensive than kerosene. In fact even the old single fuel ones will so what is the point of using kerosene in the first place?
Cool video. I'd rather use kerosene any day. Not only is it cheaper, it is MUCH safer. Coleman does make lanterns made just for kero. The generator on them is specifically designed for kersoene. I've had my 214B Kerosene for about 10 years and still haven't had to replace the gen. I wouldn't trade it for any white gas/ dual fuel lantern.
I am a collecter and I tryed this with a few of my gasoline models after I seen this and it works in just regular gas ones too and I made a 502 stove burn kerosene, and your right any kinda gernerator
Great video. I just purchased kerosene oven, stove, heater and pressurised lanter for emergency preparedness. Going to store 4 55-gallon drums of kerosene from a dealer here in Missouri who is selling 1-K currently at 3.31/gallon.
If you have acess to other Coleman generators for parts you can improve the performance of this by rejetting the lanterns.
For example use the smaller TD gastip from the 201 lanter onthe 200 or 242 ( or some propane lanterns ) to lean up the lantern. Use the 6 tip form the 200 on 220 lanterns.
I am going to link a generator packing modification that helps with this by trapping osme of the crude that clogs the tip.
Nice to see your 285 "Dual Fuel" running on Kerosene. I have heard of burning Kerosene in Coleman lanterns meant to operate on White Gas (Coleman fuel) or Unleaded but I've been looking for a red 200a lantern to do it to since most reported that particular model worked the best as it only had to supply 1 mantel. Might have to try it on the more common 288 lantern.
Anyway, the key is to make sure your generator is adequately preheated. Looks like all you did was add the pre-heater cup.
I've discovered that Fire Paste or pre-heat paste works very well for pre-heating the generator. Just dab a good ribbon of it on the generator and let it burn for a while, turn on the gas as you notice the fire paste burning out. You can buy it at REI or any backpacking, camping, or outdoor recreational store or sporting goods store. They usually stock it with the matches and fire starters. Good stuff for pre-heating any stove or lantern in extream cold weather.
Cool idea. Thanks! Maybe I'll try it on an old beater Dual Fuel Lantern that I have. I won't attempt it with my newer one. Coleman designs those for White Gas or regular unleaded gasoline only. White gas is $10 a gallon now at the cheapest. But it's still cheaper than propane in the long run. You could probably use your method with diesel or Jet-A as well, both being kerosene fuels. I don't like working with gasoline if I can help it, it can combust too easily when handling it.
As of 11/20/11, kerosene is now $5.70/gal. here, in northern California.
They gouged it up $1.20. Last yr. it was $4.50/gal.
Anyone know if alcohol fuel works in kerosene lanterns/heaters?
pnwoods 3 months ago
this is cool to know thanks!
cinechrome 3 months ago
Thanks for posting. Good info. I have a Coleman duo lantern and didn't know you can use kerosene in it. It makes sense. I store kerosene for emergencies and have a lot of it on hand so this is helpful. Thanks.
plojka1 4 months ago
The dual fuel lantern he has will run on unleaded gasolene which is less expensive than kerosene. In fact even the old single fuel ones will so what is the point of using kerosene in the first place?
garytrott 5 months ago
@garytrott gas smells awful.
scarekrow9 3 months ago
Kero in my MSR Dragonfly baby !
Wutangspam 6 months ago
Cool video. I'd rather use kerosene any day. Not only is it cheaper, it is MUCH safer. Coleman does make lanterns made just for kero. The generator on them is specifically designed for kersoene. I've had my 214B Kerosene for about 10 years and still haven't had to replace the gen. I wouldn't trade it for any white gas/ dual fuel lantern.
Tom100P 7 months ago
Good video, you can use kero in a duel fuel but the generator will not last as long.
A Del Coro
lucania67 8 months ago
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People who buy old lanterns are sexy! ... dang, that's twisted....but tres cool! Keep up the great work fella.
SEIUMAN 11 months ago
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Nice instructional, thanks for posting it fella.
SEIUMAN 11 months ago
I am a collecter and I tryed this with a few of my gasoline models after I seen this and it works in just regular gas ones too and I made a 502 stove burn kerosene, and your right any kinda gernerator
mik0760 1 year ago
Great video. I just purchased kerosene oven, stove, heater and pressurised lanter for emergency preparedness. Going to store 4 55-gallon drums of kerosene from a dealer here in Missouri who is selling 1-K currently at 3.31/gallon.
plojka1 1 year ago
If you have acess to other Coleman generators for parts you can improve the performance of this by rejetting the lanterns.
For example use the smaller TD gastip from the 201 lanter onthe 200 or 242 ( or some propane lanterns ) to lean up the lantern. Use the 6 tip form the 200 on 220 lanterns.
I am going to link a generator packing modification that helps with this by trapping osme of the crude that clogs the tip.
northerbrewer 1 year ago
By the way, have you tried Diesel fuel yet ? Kerosene and diesel have similar properties.
yuandrew 1 year ago
Nice to see your 285 "Dual Fuel" running on Kerosene. I have heard of burning Kerosene in Coleman lanterns meant to operate on White Gas (Coleman fuel) or Unleaded but I've been looking for a red 200a lantern to do it to since most reported that particular model worked the best as it only had to supply 1 mantel. Might have to try it on the more common 288 lantern.
Anyway, the key is to make sure your generator is adequately preheated. Looks like all you did was add the pre-heater cup.
yuandrew 1 year ago
I wondered how cold weather could affect the
performance of straight kerosene startup burn.
I live in Southern California so I hunt for game birds.
Never gets that cold in the high desert. Good tip.
Aquacentric 1 year ago
I've discovered that Fire Paste or pre-heat paste works very well for pre-heating the generator. Just dab a good ribbon of it on the generator and let it burn for a while, turn on the gas as you notice the fire paste burning out. You can buy it at REI or any backpacking, camping, or outdoor recreational store or sporting goods store. They usually stock it with the matches and fire starters. Good stuff for pre-heating any stove or lantern in extream cold weather.
westernhunter38 1 year ago
Little bit of heat and pressure, you can
use most anything. Even if it's not carbon base
fuel. Someone should try to tweak vegetable oil
or lard for lantern use
You are thinking outside the box gentlemen.
Aquacentric 1 year ago
Very cool. I always wondered about this...
ayelvington 1 year ago
Cool idea. Thanks! Maybe I'll try it on an old beater Dual Fuel Lantern that I have. I won't attempt it with my newer one. Coleman designs those for White Gas or regular unleaded gasoline only. White gas is $10 a gallon now at the cheapest. But it's still cheaper than propane in the long run. You could probably use your method with diesel or Jet-A as well, both being kerosene fuels. I don't like working with gasoline if I can help it, it can combust too easily when handling it.
westernhunter38 1 year ago
Coleman fuel like Kerosene is a petroleum distillate.
White Gas (paraffin) was used in Coleman products but
was too volatile so Coleman fuel was developed.
Kmart, Wal-Mart, any retail store you can purchase
Coleman fuel and a retail price. Kerosene can be
bought at half the price. That's what jet fuel is.
J-5 is what the airline calls it. It's just more economical.
Hope that helps.
Aquacentric 2 years ago
where do you get coleman's fuel?
Markitos203 2 years ago