#Coleman lantern generator
#Coleman lantern series

The Schrader valve wire is reduced in diameter near the bottom (not visible here) to allow varying amounts of fuel past according to the valve’s position.

#Coleman lantern generator

When the valve in the above lantern is partially opened (1), the eccentric block (4) is raised causing the generator orifice to be cleaned further opening of the valve now pushes the block beneath the eccentric down from the force of the spring (5) in the Schrader valve that is contained in the fuel air tube (6). This earliest lantern in the 321 series, date stamped March 1973, is in Matthew Reid’s collection. ’72.Ĭanadian Model 321 Deluxe Quick-Lite was the first Coleman model to use a Schrader valve (image below – 5 with spring) to control the fuel/air flow to the generator. This lantern is in George Rocen’s collection the fount is dated Feb. The 635 burns white gas and is rated at 500 cp. This one is unusual because it has a nickel plated fount rather than the usual green paint. This model replaced the popular Model 200 and was rated at 350 cp.Ī common Canadian Coleman model is the 635. This lantern is date stamped November, 1970. Many Model 335 lanterns finished in green were produced in the 1970’s by Coleman Toronto. The globe is marked Coleman, Colex (with the sunshine logo), No.

This lantern came with the box which is also printed in red, rather than the usual green for this model. His restoration included bead blasting the globe cage and repainting with silver paint, repainting the fount, and applying a reproduction sticker.Ĭoleman Toronto made their Model 335 in red in June, 1970 as this lantern, in Matthew Reid’s collection. The Canadian version has several differences from the US version above including the “dot-dash” collar and the ventilator air vents. Ĭoleman also produces ATVs and mini bikes under the Coleman Powersports brand.The Canadian version of the 220F was not produced in large numbers. Coleman Heating and Air Conditioning is owned by Johnson Controls, and uses the Coleman name and logo under license. The company has recently started producing a backyard barbecue grill, which is sold at Canadian Tire.Ī separate company, Coleman Heating and Air Conditioning, sells home heating and air conditioning units. In the past they also sold pop-up travel trailers, Skiroule snowmobiles and the Hobie Cat brand of sailboats. They also make a line of small boats, including canoes, pontoon boats, and johnboats. Pocket Stove'), sleeping bags, coolers, hot tubs, generators, watches, sandals, tents, dog toys, and backpacks among other things. Today, Coleman also manufactures camp stoves (Coleman produced the original ' G.I. In the past, the company also produced a range of cooking stoves and domestic irons. Current models use Coleman fuel ( white gas) or propane and use one or two gas mantles to produce an intense white light.

#Coleman lantern series

A prominent product is the Coleman Lantern, a series of pressure lamps that were originally made to burn gasoline. Throughout its history, Coleman has produced a wide variety of equipment primarily aimed at the camping and recreational markets.