White Gas

Basics

• The MOST COMMON + generic term for a Specialized Liquid Fuel
  • It is mainly used in Pressure Lanterns / Liquid Fuel Stoves designed for use with it, and thus is often called “Camp Fuel”
  • The fact that the Coleman brand made+makes much of the devices that use it has lead to it often being called “Coleman Fuel” as well
• Essentially it is akin to a modern formulation of Old Formulation Gasoline
  • Early automobile/pre-automobile “gasoline” was typically “Drip Gas” / Natural Gas Liquids derived…NOT a specified product
    • Given they were a common technology of the time (due to Rural Electrification still going on etc) the “heyday” of the technology was from this period, hence it is the go-to specification
      • Newer “dual fuel” lanterns can run on “pump gas” / “mogas” (aka standard, albeit preferably Ethanol Free Gasoline )
      • Multifuel Liquid Fuel Pressure Stoves typically run “cleanest” on White Gas (or [[Fuel Alcohol, albeit that can have corrosion issues, Material Compatibility Issues , and overall isn’t advisable unless specifically designed in (or if it is not stored in the stove; the stove is stored DRY)
        • ”Heavier” fuels such as Kerosene or Diesel etc foul the Vapor Generator more quickly, necessitating more frequent maintenance (also may clog the nozzle)

External Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Coleman Fuel
• A Post on Learn to Drill . Com titled “What is White Gasoline”
• A PSA by the Australian Institute of Petroleum Titled “ THE COLOUR OF AUSTRALIAN UNLEADED PETROL IS CHANGING”
  • Compares Dyed and Undyed Gasoline
    • Despite being undyed, most gasoline is still a pale yellow
      • Although i’ve never heard the term “Yellow Gasoline” perhaps it’s a historical term
      • ”Red Diesel” is sometimes used to refer to Off Road Diesel