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Yes, you can - but there is a catch. White gas and gasoline have a low flashpoint, that enables the vapor to light initially to preheat the generator tube (the brass tube from the fuel tank to the burners). The stoves operate on the principle of evaporating the liquid fuel in the brass generator tube, then mixing those fuel vapors with air before igniting in the burners producing that sweet whoosh sound and hot blue flames.
So, here's the catch - kerosene has a high flash point. If you run it through your cold Coleman stove, all it is going to do is get kerosene everywhere - what I do, is run a propane plumbers torch back and forth over the brass generator tube for about 30-45 seconds, then slowly turn on the fuel - you will be pleased to know that ounce for ounce kerosene is more energy dense than white gas, and your stove will run longer - again, the only way this will work is if you heat up that brass tube until it is almost cherry.
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What does it mean when your car smells like kerosene?
Since cars don't burn or use kerosene I would say the car has been around something that had kerosene in it ( camping stove and lantern) or had it poured on the surface some how.
Can Coleman fuel be substituted for kerosene?
No, Coleman fuel is much more closely related to unleaded gasoline, and should NOT be used in any kerosene appliances.
Who invented the kerosene stove?
The kerosene stove was invented by a factory mechanic in Stockholm, Sweden by the name of Frans Wilhelm Lindqvist. When it was developed, it was originally called a Primus Stove, and was modeled after the blowtorch. He developed the stove in 1892.
What fuel is difficult to burn?
Kerosene is easy to burn
Does Coleman fuel smell like kerosene?
No, it smells like naptha.
What is the value of an ivanhoe kerosene stove circa 1918?
what is the value of 4 burner ivanhoe old cook stove
Can you use gasoline in Coleman lanterns?
DO NOT USE gasoline in a Coleman lantern. Gasoline is highly combustible and might explode in your face. Use only approved fuel for Coleman lanterns.Some of the Coleman stoves are duel fuel which is Coleman fuel or unleaded gas. Either way, Check with Coleman first!!.You actuality can burn gasoline in ANY Coleman lantern. However it does not burn as clean, and it can cause buildup in the generator. This is not a major issue it can easily be cleaned with acetone. Thrust me this does work and it is safe. I have been burning gas in all of my Coleman stoves and lanterns for the last 15 years and I have never had any problem. ( do not use kerosene )
What type of fuel does a Coleman catalytic heater use?
It uses coleman fuel or WHITE gas. Kerosene is essentially white gas.
Can you put gas in a kerosene plastic container?
Only if it's a coleman lantern designed to run on kerosene (many Canadian models were designed for kerosene). Most Coleman lanterns are designed to run on Coleman fuel or white gasoline, or both. If you try to run kerosene it won't work properly. It will just flame up and not glow brightly like it should. The kerosene Colemans require a preheat step to work properly, they have a preheat cup at the base of the generator that is filled with alcohol and burned before the lantern can be lit.
Is there special cookware required for a coleman cooking stove?
No,it just has to be small enough to fit on the stove properly.
What type of fuel does a Coleman catalytic 513B heater use?
It uses coleman fuel or WHITE gas. Kerosene is essentially white gas.
What year was the Coleman 426B stove made?
1954-1962
