Swapping Gas Lantern Mantles Without Burning Them In

Results: sure it worked, but more of the mantle was burned than usual, up near the string that holds it on.
I probably would just burn the mantles in like normal and not change anything, I don't believe it is worth it, I guess the idea being you save about 60 seconds.
Always fun messing around with Coleman Lanterns though, I'm sure many of you know what I'm talking about, or maybe you don't yet and have stumbled onto this video.

[@johnwyman6126]

Thanks for the video. Good job replacing mantles outdoors and standing up wind of the procedure.
FYI, Whether the mantles are made with thorium or yytrium, you do not want to be breathing that dust. They both can cause heavy lung damage.
When tying on new mantles, put the flat side towards the generator.
The Peerless brand of mantles could either be thorium or yytrium, they are marked with a T or a Y on the packaging.
After the lantern has cooled down, and you are putting it away for a while, spray the mantles with hairspray to help keep them from falling apart in transport and storage. It will burn off the next time you use it.
If you use regular old E10 gasoline, be sure to drain the ethanol/gasoline after every trip, the ethanol can cause major damage while in storage. If you use ethanol free fuel it'll last a little while longer, but the coleman white gas is the safest and will last the longest in storage.

[@db477]

Was just gifted a Dual fuel Powerhouse, getting ready to clean it inside and out been sitting awhile. Looking forward to using it.

[@SusitaNorth-CountryGirl]

Thank you for showing the mantles being lit without the globe!

[@Gunnypauly73]

Those old mantles set off my Geiger counter pretty good. I think the thing to remember is, not to breath the dust from the old burned out mantles. (If you had any in a old lantern or old stock) Thumbs up !

[@paulgarvison5242]

I just bought peerless mantles they are still coated with thorium

[@budwhite9591]

I’ve always had them shrink smaller than normal when they aren’t burned properly before starting the lantern. Having 35 lanterns I need cheap mantles. I save the heavy duty Coleman mantles and peerless for my camping lanterns.

[@timkraft4583]

I always put fuel to the mantles before lightning when new. Always works.

[@maasa2022]

Great video. Thanks.
How long does it work until you pump it again? Mine doesn't last long.

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

MIGHT NEED TO JUST ADD A COUPLE OF DROPS OF OIL TO THE PUMP OR SIMPLY REPLACE IT IF IT'S GETTING OLD. COLEMAN SELLS NEW ONES BUT THEY DO NEED TO BE OILED OCCASIONALLY.

[@dpsamu2000]

I just got my first lantern used. Seems to work. Waiting for replacement globe broken in transport. Been wondering for years why some people burn the mantles with fuel on. I've also seen people puff out the mantles evenly with a finger before installing, Work them with 4 evenly spaced loose folds, and just slop them on with no arranging. With fuel, or sloppy seems to work worst as the mantles break while burning. Puffed out seems to have irregular hot, and cold spots. Too far from the flame I suppose. Loose folds have evenly spaced hot, and cold. Maybe some intermediate not too puffed, and very loose folds.
Been wondering what leaving the old mantles on or putting the old pieces in the new bag would do for performance.

[@dbergum1]

I have never "Burned them in" I replace them turn the gas on and light them..never had a problem..

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

SEEMS PRETTY LAME TO DO IT LIKE THAT SINCE YOU'RE ALREADY PARTIALLY BURNING THEM. COULD BE DANGEROUS TOO.

[@0ddSavant]

Hey chief, obligatory safety goober here: you might consider putting your containers on the ground when you fill them with gasoline.
People look better with eyebrows.
Just my $0.02
Cheers!

[@ahadali-tq7sg]

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[@danielsmith5351]

Death from radio active mantles is true it got the best of grandad and he only made it to 92. Just think how much longer he would have lived if he never messed with those things.