Propane Mantle Lanterns - Revision history

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	*[https://www.coleman.com/camp-sports/lighting/lanterns/ The Section of Coleman’s Website on Propane Lanterns]		*[https://www.coleman.com/camp-sports/lighting/lanterns/ The Section of Coleman’s Website on Propane Lanterns]
	*[https://terry-marsh.com/propane-lantern-stove-manufacturers-coleman-1975-present/ A Blogpost Titled “ PROPANE LANTERN, STOVE & HEATER MANUFACTURERS COLEMAN – 1975 – PRESENT” ]		*[https://terry-marsh.com/propane-lantern-stove-manufacturers-coleman-1975-present/ A Blogpost Titled “ PROPANE LANTERN, STOVE & HEATER MANUFACTURERS COLEMAN – 1975 – PRESENT” ]
			*[https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/content/Coleman/Canada/Product%20Manuals/5132A700C%20-%20Compact%20Lantern.pdf A PDF of The Manual for the Coleman Compact]

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	=Internal Links=		=Internal Links=
	*		*[[Gas Mantle]]
			*[[Kerosene Pressure Lanterns]]
			*[[Alcohol Pressure Lanterns]]

	=External Links=		=External Links=
	*[https://www.coleman.com/camp-sports/lighting/lanterns/ The Section of Coleman’s Website on Propane Lanterns]		*[https://www.coleman.com/camp-sports/lighting/lanterns/ The Section of Coleman’s Website on Propane Lanterns]
			*[https://terry-marsh.com/propane-lantern-stove-manufacturers-coleman-1975-present/ A Blogpost Titled “ PROPANE LANTERN, STOVE & HEATER MANUFACTURERS COLEMAN – 1975 – PRESENT” ]

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	**Also making a working model of a [[Lighthouse]] using them (including a motorized [[Fresnel Lens]] etc) would be a REALLY neat project + great for a Kid’s Science Museum / A [[OSEH]] as part of marketing/branding etc		**Also making a working model of a [[Lighthouse]] using them (including a motorized [[Fresnel Lens]] etc) would be a REALLY neat project + great for a Kid’s Science Museum / A [[OSEH]] as part of marketing/branding etc
	**Specs:		**Specs:
	***The brightest Coleman® lantern		***The brightest Coleman® lantern PerfectFlow™ technology provides consistent performance, even in extreme conditions and high altitude
	PerfectFlow™ technology provides consistent performance, even in extreme conditions and high altitude
	***Instastart™ ignition for push-button, matchless lighting		***Instastart™ ignition for push-button, matchless lighting
	***’’’3000 lumens’’’ on high casts light up to 32.5 meters		***’’’3000 lumens’’’ on high casts light up to 32.5 meters

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	=External Links=		=External Links=
	*		*[https://www.coleman.com/camp-sports/lighting/lanterns/ The Section of Coleman’s Website on Propane Lanterns]

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	**Also making a working model of a [[Lighthouse]] using them (including a motorized [[Fresnel Lens]] etc) would be a REALLY neat project + great for a Kid’s Science Museum / A [[OSEH]] as part of marketing/branding etc		**Also making a working model of a [[Lighthouse]] using them (including a motorized [[Fresnel Lens]] etc) would be a REALLY neat project + great for a Kid’s Science Museum / A [[OSEH]] as part of marketing/branding etc
	**Specs:		**Specs:
	*** The brightest Coleman® lantern		***The brightest Coleman® lantern
	PerfectFlow™ technology provides consistent performance, even in extreme conditions and high altitude		PerfectFlow™ technology provides consistent performance, even in extreme conditions and high altitude
	Instastart™ ignition for push-button, matchless lighting		***Instastart™ ignition for push-button, matchless lighting
	~~3000 lumens~~ on high casts light up to 32.5 meters		***’’’3000 lumens’’’ on high casts light up to 32.5 meters
	Lasts up to ~~3 hours~~ on high or 6 hours on low on one 16.4-oz. propane cylinder (sold separately)		***Lasts up to ‘’’3 hours’’’ on high or 6 hours on low on one 16.4-oz. propane cylinder (sold separately)
	Adjustable brightness gives you precise control for perfect outdoor lighting		***Adjustable brightness gives you precise control for perfect outdoor lighting
	Folding legs for compact storage and transportation		***Folding legs for compact storage and transportation
	Porcelain-coated 2-tier ventilator helps resist corrosion and rust		***Porcelain-coated 2-tier ventilator helps resist corrosion and rust
	Metal globe guard provides added protection from impacts		***Metal globe guard provides added protection from impacts
	High-temperature globe resists cracking from heat		***High-temperature globe resists cracking from heat
	Chain handle for easy carrying and convenient hanging		***Chain handle for easy carrying and convenient hanging
	2 Insta-Clip® 2 #95 mantles included		***2 Insta-Clip® 2 #95 mantles included
	Soft carry case included		***Soft carry case included
	3-year limited warranty		***3-year limited warranty

	=Internal Links=		=Internal Links=

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 **”[[Bail Handle]] for easy carrying and convenient hanging”
 **”3-year limited warranty”
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	==Larger Designs==		==Larger Designs==
	===Conventional Mantle===		===Conventional Mantle===
	====Coleman ~~Quick Pack~~====		====Current Coleman Dual Mantle Designs====
			*They all seem roughly the same in terms of specs?
			*The “QuickPack” ones just have a base that is PART OF the [[Lantern Case]] rather than it being a separate part
			**Granted most of those plastic bases are kind of crappy anyways
			*The “Deluxe” ones may just have [[Piezoelectric Ignition]]
			**Or a “fancier” version of it; opder style is a separate gas adjuster knob and a pushbhtton igniter, have some “InstaStart” trademark for turning it to do the piezo, but honestly that seems LESS deluxe, as if it fails to catch you have to move the knob more etc vs just spamming the spark button
			*All Seem To Say:
			**’’’2 Insta-Clip® #21 [[Gas Mantles]]’’’
			**”1000 lumens on high casts light up to 22 meters”
			**”Lasts up to 7.5 hours on high or 13.5 hours on low on one 16.4-oz. propane cylinder (sold separately)”
			**”Adjustable brightness gives you precise control for perfect outdoor lighting”
			**”Porcelain-coated 2-tier ventilator helps resist corrosion and rust”
			**”High-temperature globe resists cracking from heat”
			**”[[Bail Handle]] for easy carrying and convenient hanging”
			**”3-year limited warranty”

	=Internal Links=		=Internal Links=

Eric: Saved Progress Mid-Long Edit

2025-10-05T04:00:05Z

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New page

=Basics=
*This page aims to go over existing [[Lanterns]] using [[Gas Mantles]] running off [[Propane]] , which ones are the current best/state of the art, how they work, and how an OSE Designed one would look
*Much of the information will be similar for [[Butane]] and POTENTIALLY [[Biogas]] / [[CNG]] ( [[Bio-Methane]] / [[RNG]] etc), as well as [[DME]] short of Air Fuel Ratio, Maximum Operating Temp/Peak Brightness (Akin to different [[Kilowatt]] Ratings depending on fuel for [[Dual Fuel Generators]] or [[Tri-Fuel Generators]] etc)
**DME especially may mandate careful attention to Seal/Gasket Materials
*Information on [[Gas Mantle]] design/use can be left on that page, although in existing lanterns what mantle size they use will be listed

=Existing Off The Shelf Options=
==Smaller==
===Coleman Compact Propane Lantern===
*[[Coleman Perfectflow]] [[Coleman Compact Propane Lantern]]
**Probably the smallest PROPANE one they ever made, some smaller Butane Ones, or [[Canister Stove]] gas mix ones (Either standard canisters, or their “promax” fuel which as per the sds was a high propane blend if i remember correctly)
*Rated ‘’’300 [[Lumens]]’’’ on Max
*Uses the “ [[Coleman Perfectflow]] regulator so adjustable + also probably better with temperature variations (Re: [[On the Winterization of Canister Stoves]] )
**[[User: Eric]] here, after getting one and some hands on testing it’s a bit more of a clicky adjustment than some magic hypothetical real smooth infinitely variable magic”
**You CAN still go from Full Throttle “damn bright looking at it hurts your eyes a bit” to “a bit brighter than a [[UCO Candle Lantern]] “
*Designed to be run on a [[1 Pound Propane Tank]]
**It CAN run on a [[Refillable 1 Pound Propane Tank]] , but the “key” on a “Fuel Keg” brand one SOMEMWHAT gets in the way
**Granted it ALSO runs perfectly on a mini [[3.58oz Refillable Propane Tank]] and that makes it truly compact
***Almost like a better candleabra or lantern rather than some giant behemoth
*Could benefit from a reflector
*Also (probably due to burner design) at [[Cold Start]] startup it puts out more light on the sides with a line down the middle, rather than a full 360
*Also due to container design it has a bit of a blind spot below it (Again a reflector may help)
*While it might be due to heat (short of a [[Heatbreak]] maybe?), it has plastic over some of the metal parts around the regulator etc, and having that not be the case on an OSE design would make it a bit more durable potentially!
*Can be Cold Start lit with a [[Match]] , Lighter, or [[Plasma Lighter]]
**Non-Plasma Arc Lighter isn’t working even on a [[Warm Start]]
*All in all really nifty, and despite it being discontinued, it can be bought in good used condition for ~20 USD

==Larger Designs==
===Conventional Mantle===
====Coleman Quick Pack====

=Internal Links=
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=External Links=
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