Coleman fuel for Petromax ?

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  1. Dave Cummins Canada

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    Hello

    I have a 1954 Petrormax "sicken tank " model lantern is good shape. Font is empty and dry.
    Question- can I use Coleman fuel for this model

    Thanks
    Dave
     
    Dave Cummins, Mar 7, 2026
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  2. Erik Leger

    Erik Leger Germany Subscriber

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    Well, it depends.
    It will work well on gasoline.
    But it will not work safely with a highly volatile fuel.

    Get the fuel the lantern is built for: Kerosene / Paraffin.

    Erik
     
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  3. JEFF JOHNSON

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    Welcome aboard!:thumbup:

    That is sound advice from Erik.
     
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  5. Cameo Canada

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    Thank you. Will probably have a few more questions this summer about this Petromax. These lamps are not seen in Canada very often. I hope to have it running.
     
    Cameo, Mar 8, 2026
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