I have recently purchased a Coleman 282 700E I also have a Coleman 282 700T. Can someone tell me what’s the difference please? plus what’s the best fuel to run them on? Thanks.
Not sure if I can help discern the difference between the two but the 282 while rated for gasoline/petrol will do fine if not better on Camp Fuel aka White Gas. The parts exposed to fuel will last much longer in them before servicing.
@lewis brooker In the UK you need to find a source of naphtha (USA = white gas). Some of your country folk use Holts Brake Cleaner, or Aspen fuel. Tony
Many of us use this: Holts Brake Cleaner 5Litre | Euro Car Parts Others like this: Aspen Fuels Stockists | Buy Aspen Petrol | Aspen Fuel I see Wowcamping have an offer on the original stuff tho Coleman Liquid Fuel 1L (Ideal For Lower Temperatures)
In answer to the other question, based on observation only, I think the differences are limited to the change in sticker from "unleaded" to "dual fuel" and the globe becoming plain on the T (it had white picket fence frosting on the E).
Yo there buddies ,,, I have gained a lot of " brownie points " and deserved flattery from SWIMBO .. yes she who inside must be obeyed ... Yes its a marvelous transformatory liquid that will renovate greasy cooker hoods in her kitchen to shiny new cooker hoods inside and out .... ( power turned off if you do it please ) .. HOLTS BRAKE CLEANER a degreaser made by them to degrease brake and clean auto brakes ..applies to cooker hoods without failing. So besides using it in lanterns .. zipping up kero and pocket handwarmers ... we have another use for it and its excellent too ,,, about twenty quid for 5 litres at various retail UK outlets, ooomph
he he - also good for removing grease stains in delicate clothing - more brownie points there too.. but remember these points have a limited shelf life
Probably just the labelling difference between 'Unleaded' and 'Dual Fuel'. Some Marketing efforts? Basically, I don't reckon any difference in the actual workings. Naphtha, Crown or Coleman Fuel would always be the preferred choice as compared to Unleaded Gasoline. In my opinion, Dual Fuel only serves to emphasize (to novice users) that both gasoline and naphtha/CF can be used. They probably used the 'Unleaded' word in the earlier days when phasing-out in the widespread use of tetraethyl leaded gasoline began. In many parts of the World, Coleman Fuel or Crown might not be available on the shelves. Actually, many other aliphatic, light naphtha or hydrotreated distillates would do well. As mentioned, Holts Brake Cleaner happens to be one of those. I'm not sure if they are still available in 5-litre cans or not. I see them available only in aerosolized cans over here. Otherwise, you might want to check out Aspen-4, which, I think is available in your part of the World. It is another suitable fuel that's anytime better for your purpose than unleaded gasoline from the pump. In the UK, you might be able to find Coleman Fuel that is almost entirely composed of n-heptane. This is also excellent althought it differs considerably from what you'd find in the US.
From a UK reseller: The Coleman® Liquid Fuel will safely run a variety of devices in the outdoors. Including all of Colaman’s dual fuel stoves and lanterns. This high performance liquid fuel contains a mix of petroleum naphtha with an added rust inhibitor, formulated and manufactured solely by Coleman. It has an octane rating of 50 to 55 and none of the additives found in gasoline, which causes reduced dirt build-up, so the device will operate more reliably for longer. Also called white gas or camping fuel, this liquid fuel is ideal for camping in the winter or at high altitudes and unlike butane and propane, output doesn't falter as temperatures drop.
No doubt at all ... it is the bees knees and top fuel for Coleman lampies and stovies to run and fuel apparatus of one sort or another ... but hey ho ..cheapest 6.25 to 11.00 a litre .. a tad costly .. they should make it here or bring the price down .. everyone would use it.. that is why we use panel wipes or mix it with p/ws .. or use Aspen 4 currently at 24 pounds for 5 litres .. winner with that ....
What hasn’t gone up in price…? It’s hell when you’re retired though… They give you a slight cost of living adjustment (cola) that, if you’re lucky, might cover your health insurance a month!Oh well… won’t cover much else!
