Well, Got home from work spent 5 minutes flipping over the spring and WOW!! A bright smooth burning lantern once again - Thanks again Christer. Dave
Christer, Thank you so much!!! I had installed the spring upside down - hopefully that is the answer Dave
Does anyone have an exploded view of the Optimus 1200? Specifically the pricker rod, upper vaporizer and valve. I took mine apart to change the...
Hey Doc, Dave from CCS here!! Make sure you keep the insides to the old 242b genny. I have found the performance is better with the old spring...
Hey Adam I think you hit the nail right on the head as to why (at least one of the reasons) we are in this hobby. I too spend many nights in the...
If you wanted to an R55 generator will fit most Coleman lamps. It also has a cleaning needle in it. Dave
ooppps - green leter was for the 242C
No the red is not original. I had sent a few vents into IPE for re-porcelain and always wanted to try red. The original green hat is sitting on...
Here are my latest Coleman lanterns. The large one is a 228B. I have a user globe on it but have the original tucked away. The green hat next to...
Really nice Dan and two identical ones to boot! Dave
Top three are : 1) 1200 Brass Optimus 2) Coleman 249 Kero burner - brighter than the 1200 and much quieter 3) Coleman 242 Coleman fuel burner...
I have had numerous lanterns that flicker 220's 242's, 236, 237 and AGM's. Once you are sure everything is clean (gas and air ways) you can try to...
Mike What a wonderful stove and story. BTW how much does that stove weigh? Looks heavy Dave
James, Whatever color you decide on that is going to be a very nice lantern - I think I might polish up the brass and see how that looks before...
fine brass wool works nice but takes time and effort Dave
good one
Agostino, How many are 237's? Man that is a nice collection Dave
I use a Peerless #111 and/or the Lancaster 24A for my 237 and 236 lanterns. I like the Peerless or Lancaster much better than the coleman mantles...
Makes me anxious for warm weather and evenings out on the back deck. Nice use of the lanterns - what fun is it to collect if we don't actually...
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