Coleman lamps and stoves. Hazards?

This topic was created by camper
[Fri 21 May, 9:38 Tasmanian Standard Time]

Has anybody dropped a Coleman lamp, while ON? Can that
be dangerous? What happens?
Can Coleman stoves be hazardous?
I have not seen those things in years, and was a kid
last time I had access to those. Do people still use them?

[There are 2 posts - the latest was added on Wed 26 May, 0:45]

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  1. they're fine! Added by: angela
    [Timestamp: Fri 21 May, 22:51 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    really - they may burn more than they're supposed to if they
    get knocked over etc., but they won't explode the way butane
    gas canister burners can.



  2. Safe as (hot) houses Added by: Stoof
    [Timestamp: Wed 26 May, 0:45 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Have had a coleman multifuel stove for several years and
    subject it to a good deal of undeserved abuse. Only problem
    ever experienced was sand (whilst hiking along a beach for
    several days)in the non return valve at the bottom of the
    pump. It seems impossible to remove the valve (though there
    is a screw slot) but managed to cure the problem by putting
    fuel in the pump chamber and pumping the "chip" out of the
    way - sure it will come back and haunt me one day. All that
    happens is a reverse flow(a trickle) of fluid that can
    catch alight and create unwanted heat when cooking in
    confined places.




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