Charlie,
I have a Coleman kerosene lantern which uses a mantle, which I have not used
in years. If I remember correctly, you were required to fire the mantle
before using it. The remaining material is stiff and brittle, but creates
the glow of the lantern.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Charles Geilfuss" <charles.geilfuss@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 3:56 PM
Subject: [OM] OT: Off topic question
> A friend of mine asked me a question that I have not been able to find a
> clear answer. I'm hoping this hive mind will come up with an answer.
> When replacing the fiber element (mantle) in a Coleman gas lantern, does
> the mantle have to be burned with a match with no gas prior to it's usage?
> No OM connection but I did take a lot of photos with my OM-1 when I used
> to
> camp a lot in my youth.
>
> Thanks,
> Charlie
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