Coleman Dual Fuel Stove - Questions
Submitted: Sunday, Sep 11, 2005 at 19:54
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Phil P
Hi all,
My next trip will be the first time I will be travelling with the Coleman Dual Fuel stove (both the dual burner and the single burner unit). I have been practicing at home and its quite easy to use once you get used to it. The instructions are pretty average. Anyway a few quick questions for those that have experience.
1. When travelling, should you release the "pressure" of the fuel canister ?
2. Is it ok to travel with the dual burner unit on it's side ? (Ie no fuel leaks)
3. Any idea how long a 1 litre bottle of shellite will last?
4. Any other tips/tricks?
Thanks in advance
Phil P
Reply By: Member - Chrispy (NSW) - Sunday, Sep 11, 2005 at 20:13
Sunday, Sep 11, 2005 at 20:13
Hi Phil :)
We've had great success with our D/F stoves and lamps over the past few years. I genuinly love them all. We have a 2-burner and single-burner stove as
well as a NorthStar lantern.
"1. When travelling, should you release the "pressure" of the fuel canister ?"
I usually do, but most people I know that use them too don't seem to bother. Some do, claiming that vapor held under pressure is dangerous - but I've never had a problem. It doesn't take much to pump a few times the next time you need it.
"2. Is it ok to travel with the dual burner unit on it's side ? (Ie no fuel leaks)"
I do - on its side in a storage box. Once you have the tap shut off, I've never had a leak.
"3. Any idea how long a 1 litre bottle of shellite will last?"
It really depends on just what you are cooking! If you feel the need to boiul 5 litres of
water to put some pasta on - then you're going to go through it fairly quickly. If you just use the single burner to stop on the side of the road for a cuppa - then it will last for a few weekend's worth of travel. Just take 2 litres the first time out - better to have too much than too little until you learn what your habits are.
"4. Any other tips/tricks? "
Mix 50% shellite and unleaded to make it cheaper - but run pure shellite or Coleman fuel every fifth
tank or so to clean out the generator.
Change generators every 6 months - they're only $12.00 or so. Once they start to wear, they flame up a bit and become harder to fine control.
If you take a 4 litre Coleman Fuel container, you can get the spout which allows you to pour directly into the
tank - but seals as soon as you let go of the sleeve around the spout. Brilliant device. Negates the need to a smelly funnel.
Have fun mate - they're great units.
Cheers
Chris
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Follow Up By: GUPatrol - Monday, Sep 12, 2005 at 09:26
Monday, Sep 12, 2005 at 09:26
Ditto for me, excellent devices!
I don't let the pressure out when travelling, it builds up pressure again with the sloshing and the heat anyway, but do let it cool before you put it away.
I use shellite all the time, they use almost no fuel anyway!
I use about 1L of fuel in one week (maybe 2L if the weather is cold) and I have a dual fuel light as
well which comes on as soon as it gets dark and goes out at about 11pm...
No problems with that either.
Tips: when it has snowed overnight (or very cold) and nobody can light up their gas units, I get my Coleman and light it up, warm my hands and can make a cuppa for everyone!!
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Follow Up By: Member - Chrispy (NSW) - Monday, Sep 12, 2005 at 15:02
Monday, Sep 12, 2005 at 15:02
I forgot one more trick - forget my 50/50 trick - use pure shellite or Coleman fuel - it'll be cheaper than unleaded soon!!!
;)
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Reply By: paj - Monday, Sep 12, 2005 at 14:06
Monday, Sep 12, 2005 at 14:06
We never release the pressure - no problems yet. It gets chucked on the roof rack with all the other light stuff whichever way it lands and we have had no leaks.
We take four litres for a one week trip to power up the twin burner and a lantern. Haven't run out yet despite some serious cooking.
Like the others said, put an occasional
tank of shellite through it to clean it out.
Cheers
Paj
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