Coleman Lanterns


Coleman lanterns are mainly used for illuminating the runway strips. Coleman is a type of fuel that is used in these lanterns. Coleman lanterns are handy and give bright light when compared to kerosene lanterns. These Coleman lanterns consist of Mantle, Burner assembly, fuel cap, handle, Heat shield and Valve assembly. Coleman fuel is well formulated for longer preserving and storage. If other like unleaded automotive fuel is used it will reduce the life of these lanterns. Tank of the Coleman lanterns is to be frequently cleaned by pumping fresh Coleman fuel to remove the sediments and moistures. Coleman lanterns are normally useful for camping and for picnic and out door parties. It is also called as petromax in rural parts of India. Filling gas in these Coleman lanterns is other option for Coleman fuel. If once filled with gas it can be used for longer duration when compared to the fuel. They are very handy and useful in case of power failure. It weighs less than five kilograms. In most of the parts of Asia they used in marriage ceremonies and other important family functions.

While switching on Coleman lanterns always light it out side the house in open area to avoid fire hazards. First lit a matchstick and light the mantles at the same time turn on the fuel valve. While switching on lantern great care is to be taken because Coleman fuel is highly inflammable and invisible. In case of switching off regulate the fuel valve to off position completely, the mantle will get dim and it will switch off in next one minute. A Coleman lantern may have one mantle or can consist of two also. Refill the lantern always out side the house and do not fill when ignition sources are near by. While replacing mantles always use Coleman branded mantles and replace the damage mantle immediately otherwise overheating takes place and damages the lantern. Proper procedure is to be followed while refueling, changing the mantles and during its operation for switching on and switching off. If possible it is to be carried out by authorized and trained mechanic.

Coleman lanterns are costlier when compared to the kerosene lanterns but the illumination is far better and bright than kerosene lanterns. Only initial one time cost is to be paid and there after the lantern is cheap. A Coleman lantern has the facility to fix at one place or can placed on a high and leveled surface. During camping and other trekking expeditions they come as very handy source of light. Another advantage is that it doesn't require frequent refilling. Other advantages are easy to carry, long life, better illumination facilities, option of number of mantles to be used and dimmer facility for changing the light intensity. If one mantle is damaged out of the two this Coleman lantern can be used. Performance of two mantles Coleman lanterns is better than the single mantle.

Thus the Coleman lanterns saves in electricity bills and comes very handy in case of power failure and serves best in out door occasions.