http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Outdoor-Camping-Picnic-Multi-fuel-Lantern-Gas-Lantern-Lamp-Light-Fuel-Tank-S9C8-/311694781729 I think I'll give it a pass.
Car gasoline? Surely that's a paraffin lamp? It would certainly take a braver man than me to put a match to that preheater if it was running on petrol!
I thought that one of the merits of petrol burning pressure lamps was that no preheating was needed ? I have somewhere a Coleman dual fuel (automotive petrol or Coleman fuel) lantern and IIRC no preheating is needed. Simply pump up to a very modest pressure, open the valve and light with a match. Once it is burning correctly then pump up fully.
It's yet another Petromax type of lantern, so I would only use paraffin/kerosene in it. The pressure indicator in the filler cap is interesting.
Multi-fuel in this case is probably kerosene or gasoline. It's made in China. It's a shame the seller didn't take the time to be a little more specific and maybe show more of the instructions. Yes, I would use only kerosene, but then I doubt if I would even buy it!
They do look like plastic, hopefully they are just for transport. The lantern doesn't exactly scream quality, it's quite possibly the worst I've ever seen. HD
The tank is claimed to be for "oil", yet car gasoline or white gas is stated elsewhere. There's a depression in the base of the inner plate that suggests a reservoir for a pre-heating fuel, but clearly a rapid pre-heater for fuel from the main tank. I think poor translation into English is one area of misleading information. Someone's going to get more than their fingers burnt if not very careful.
Wellspotted HD If one adjust the mixing-chamber correct after removing and replacing the pop-rivett + bend the vapourizer to normal shape, then it could be funny to light it up with kerosene, just that is a outdoorjob because of the smell of burned paint. It must be like-ish the 150 Petromax/Geniol/Hipolito in size. The cnotrol-knob and screw looks like the one from Mannesmann (chineser) and this smaller one probably comes from the same factory. Someday I need one, I think, as they probably are going to be rare in the future. Claus C
Those clear plastic bits are there to protect the globe during transport. They keep the globe from rattling (and breakage). I hope it is clearly stated in the manual these have to be removed before use or else one is in for a bad surprise! I am also not certain these will be effective enough to survive transport to Europe or anywhere else for that matter. Over all, quality is not very high, eg. look at the (lack of) paint on the pump tube, also the hood looks to be painted, not enameled. I can't find any CP rating, must be somewhere around 250? If I had to much money in my pockets I'd buy one just out of curiosity and because I have no P'max style lanterns in that rating (only 350 and 500CP). Is there anyone on this forum brave enough (or who's pockets are deep enough ) to buy one? Best regards, Wim
I reckon I'l give it a go. Be interesting to see what sort of quality this is. With free mail and £40 total there can't be more than around $10 of quality in it. We shall see. ::Neil::
Strange thing. Like mentioned why making a pre heater cup (in the wrong place) and a rapid. These small lanterns shouldn't have a rapid at all. The rapid is simply to big a flame thrower.
Claus C, Mannesmann is made by Anchor and I do not think that this one is made by them. There are not much that resembles Anchor parts in my opinion. By the way, the preheater is of the 1964 Petromax type that Kaiping-Silveray use. All other Chinese manufactures I have seen so far use the 1954 Petromax type. Michael
Through HD's original link, there's a gassie toy for some-one to play with! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Outdoor-Camping-Lantern-Gas-Light-Tent-Torch-Hanging-Lamp-Chimney-Butane-uk-R5X4-/311569388058?tfrom=311694781729&tpos=bottom&ttype=price&talgo=undefined
I've played with an almost identical one and it isn't bad, certainly less chance of ruining your day than the one featured in my OP. HD
Well to be honest, I was thinking I might get one myself for evaluation, after all, nothing ventured, nothing gained but Neil has got there first. I still might, even if it's poor quality, it will be something different to include in a display and that's what the public like to see. Anyone else going to the rally at Barnard Castle 24th / 25th of this month ? Henry.
Yeah well it's only money and you gotta pay to see. I suspect it will be something of a minor miracle if the beast actually works but we shall see. Might be here in time for Ipswich. ::Neil::
Neil, Well if it's anything like many other lamps from China, build quality may not be the best but they usually work well after a some pre-operational fettling. I hope it does arrive in time for Ipswich, it will be interesting to see how well it works. Henry.
As the lantern "does not ship to Germany" you can bet it is made by the same company which makes the parts for the Geniol 830 type lanterns branded as Petromax 830 or Santrax 150 CP model. Regarding the Santrax 150... Ludwig renamed the one he has to Ant(h)rax... So expect a pre-assembled construction set which needs to be taken apart completely, some parts to be replaced and then re-assembled to a working lantern. Pelam does not do the hassle of importing lantern parts only and assembling these by their own for nothing. Neil: Enjoy and let us know, please. Erik
Erik, That's good to know. I'm still tempted to get one but I think I'll wait for Neil's evaluation before I finally decide. Henry.
