Hey All New user but long time fan of pressure lanterns, and non pressure Hurricane Lanterns. I have a question about a Thermos Lantern 8325 i picked up at a garage sale. I usually deal with Coleman but this one caught my eye and the price was right. I picket it up for 2 bucks!!! I cleaned it up and managed to light it up. PICs included. My question is. What would be the proper size mantle for this lantern? The mantles I have, look too large. Thanks
Welcome @TealNeil, I don't know the correct size, I have Coleman 21's on my example and to my mind, they look a little small though in this image they don't seem so bad. The mantles on your lantern do look too large, especially in the daytime images you've posted but the flame from the burner nozzles seems to be filling them and they're certainly putting out plenty of light in the "Looks good at night." image. I'd be tempted to leave them alone for the time being but think about trying a different size when they do need replacing.
Welcome to CPL @TealNeil Nice looking lantern A search onsite recommends the Coleman or peerless #21 size mantles
My Thermos version has always run best on #21s, my Western Field version ran best on #24s until I gave the generator a good cleaning and repacking- the extra length of the #24s put more heat down onto the carboned up genny. Once I gave it a proper service it runs best on #21s as well
Yes I'm worried that the large mantles that I used might cause damage to the globe. I understand it's almost impossible to find a replacement globe. Coleman #21 mantles look to be the right size. I will post more pics once I switch out the mantles.
Hey while I have you all here. Any idea what the age on this lantern is? Is there a place to find the date of manufacture?
I believe very late 1950's or very early 1960's, tho hopefully someone will know better. It IS an early model tho- seperate fuel cap and pump (not the later combined unit) and no dimple in the frame rest for lighting. Oh, and the #24s wouldn't hurt the globe but you are correct on the globes being hard to find!
I'm always amazed to see a piece of equipment that is 65-75 years old work perfectly. I think that is why I like retro stuff. Built Better
@TealNeil & @oldfox66 Neil McRae’s (@Mackburner) Pressure Lamp Catalogue has this model as “Fall 1961 to Spring 1962”. Cheers Tony
WOW that is really specific on the dates. Thanks!!!! I'm used to a 10 year range on most older stuff.
Thanks Tony! I couldn't remember if they had started in the late 50's or not- I really need to get a copy of his book.
