You do not need to take out all items just put alcohol and the match into the hole in the side of the frame next to the on and off black knob the cup will burn and preheat the upper vaporizer tube and burn the mantle. The blue and white bottle is for the alcohol to fill the cup part 35XL Hope this helps. do not use lamp oils today they have wax paraffin in them and will cause problems.
I laughed at how many times you used the words actual and actually because it was redundant and misused. You called the pump a gage. Overall good information on the piece of equipment. I appreciate that this lantern uses all types of fuels.
A very good in depth review for the beginner. I have a lamp I bought almost 30yrs ago, and at that days wages they were expensive then. They are very much worth it....as long as you follow a few rules. As any multifuel stove or lantern the dirtier the fuel the closer the I tervals to cleaning is required. I have used white/unleaded, regular unleaded gas, Kerosine K1, Diesel, Fuel oil. White gas and K1 is the best and cleanest without sooting and gumming up the needle. I prefer to have a gallon of white gas or 91% alcohol for my fire pan. That way it doesn't soot, foul up my mantles and the top cap. Now that isn't NECCESSARY and by all means RUNNING K1 in the preheat won't hurt or destroy the mantels in anyway....its just what I do. A very versatile unit.if you store it, do so full of fuel so the mantels don't dry. and zero out your presure. Don't be scared to clean them it's easier than it looks...just don't loose anything. I bought a spare bag of parts a d rubbed the seals down with silicone and still have them. Never replaced any parts yet on mine. Let warm awhile and start at low and warm some more. Be easy starting...then crank her up. Mines nichol with a deflector shield...she's a bright white with K1 or white gas, more yellow but still whiter than most lamps on diesel. I use a small hand held bike pump it's easier for my clumsy hands...but by no means NECCESSARY. Funny people GRIPE about pumping it....in a bad scenario that would be the least of their problems. When she's thumping and pulsing lightning up the presure and open the feed a bit. Like all pressures she's noisy and eats fuel...not like an Aladin they're super quiet, conservative in fuel in comparison, and a tad bit finicky, but not a multifuel. This unit is a tank for a lifetime and your kids lifetime too....dont even compare build quality to a Co,mean. Not even in the same League never mind the same ball park. Buy one and use the heck out of her don't be scared....she won't break. That way you learn it good for when you need it. DON'T USE NO WAX BASED OILS IN IT PERIOD. Good Luck and enjoy.
In the ripoffreport.com, there have been complaints that the lamps are poor quality, the customer service is poor, and it's all a scam. But that's not true?
Hi, some people say it can only be used with Paraffin or Kerosene as known in some countries. Is there something to do with the lamp to use white gas? Is this the same as the petromax lamps or those really are just for paraffin?
Thanks for this. I didn't know that my Butterfly would burn anything but kerosene. Plus I've never used that pan at the bottom but always the jet pressurized by the Schrader valve and a bicycle pump. Good to know this stuff.
Don't burn anything but kerosene or diesel in any Petromax or Petromax clone type lantern (Butterfly, Sea Anchor, Britelyte, etc) ever. While it may be fine for a while, these types of lanterns don't have positive shut off valves like Coleman's do. That means if the pump check valve fails it can very easily leak fuel out which then ignites from the flame of the mantle and results in fire or possibly an explosion. Also, if the vaporizer foot valve fails you can't shut the lanterns off without bleeding pressure out from the filler cap. Again, that could ignite the released gasoline vapours. Tons of info to read up on the internet about this. Kerosene isn't volatile like gasoline/white gas which makes it "safe" in the event that this happens.
Hey Mate, awesome informational video! I own several liquid fuel lanterns - but not one of these. The rocket preheater rules! You made me smile at your use of ‘actual’ and was a little confused by the number of parts you call a ‘gauge’ - but I am sure my Aussie tongue would do the same to others. Keep it up mate, thank you very much! There will be one of these in the mail for me shortly I hope!
thanks bro every other video know body could explain nothing on what fuels to use!! thanks your vid is the best and soo much more explanation than the other youtube videos!
I think someone made that comment to be a touch sarcastic over the over use of the word " actually" I think this video is GREAT - Thank you for this. I ordered a 500 cp lantern from britelyt and am eagerly awaiting for it I wish you would make a couple more vids about this lantern, maybe showing it in use in the outdoors...? Like I said, GREAT job on this video!!
You don’t need to take it all apart to put the preheating liquid in the cup. Also, you shouldn’t use lighter fluid. Use denatured alcohol or methylated spirits. Those burn hotter and with not so huge flames. Also, just note, most of the type lanterns are actually made for kerosene/paraffin. You can use olive oil (not recommended) or even I believe citronella oil. Never use white gas or gasoline. The amish use a mixture of about 80%kero/20%white gas to help them light better. Another thing, put the burner/mantle back in the lantern before burning the mantle for the first time. It looked like you were going to get the mantle to far burnt before getting it into the lantern, so be careful about that.
Hi, what is the reason not to use white gas? I ask this because it is impossible to find kerosene in my country. On the contrary, I can easily find Benzine, which I think is what it is called white gas.
@@juancarlossilvagutierrez9569 white gas has a much lower flash point than kerosene and that can be dangerous with the European lanterns that are designed for kerosene. White gas is Naptha, if you can find that for Coleman brand lanterns. For the kerosene lanterns, you should be able to use low sulfur diesel I think (don’t quote me on that) or jet fuel or Kleen heat or something of that sort
@@levislanterntime1926 Thanks for the advice, I was about to purchase the Petromax but given that it is not actually designed to work with other fuels, I think is better to use the proper equipment. I ended up purchasing a Coleman lantern.....I do like the looks of the Petromax though but given that I also have a Naphtha stove it wouldn't have any sense to be carrying 2 types of fuel.
@@juancarlossilvagutierrez9569 yes of course. If you ever get another Coleman, look for one of the large single mantle kerosene lanterns. Would be the 639C lantern if you want a brand new one. If you want an old one that’s built a little better but might require some maintenance when you get it, look for a 635 or a 237. You have to preheat them with denatured alcohol or methelated spirits or something but they will burn almost anything you put in them. All the stuff I mentioned before, kero, diesel, jet fuel, but also petrol and naptha.
Will this work with straight olive oil or sunflower oil or do I have to dilute it with some kind of volatile. If it can be used with Olive or sunflower oil is it safe to use indoors or is Kerosene the only option for indoor use?
Hey I own the petromax version of this lantern. I haven't tried organic fuels. But if I had the choice between olive oil and sunflower. I'd chose sunflower. It's far cleaner and most similar to diesel (which is also similar to kerosene)
Question for anyone out there. I just bought a new Petromax HK500 lamp and I cannot get this one to hold pressure. The manometer won't budge no matter how much it is pumped. Any help would be great. Thanks
I'm curious why Jet Fuel falls under Gasoline instructions while Jet A is essentially Kerosene and Jet B is a Gasoline/Kerosene mix. Kerosene had its own instructions. What category of Jet Fuel is being used.
I just bought one almost exactly like yours followed instructions you posted and it worked I had to put the pressure valve for tires as it seemed to pressurised very slowly with pump but I only put a little bit of fuel I used lamp oil from Wal-Mart I hope that's ok because although mine looks exactly like yours it does not say XL it just has american flag britelyt and 829/500 cp and it still worked or should I buy some keresone? worked?
you just need to remember the fuel amount will require a lot more pressure to allow the fuel to move about if little is in it so its best to keep the fuel first filled to what is required and then add the pumps pressure as it will take less pumping to get the fuel going. And when it comes to fuel types just think the more combustible the better the illumination will be. So if your using lamp oil that really does not matter as keresone tends to burn about the same as common lamp oil. I will be coming out soon with an ebook in the next week that will show you all the fuel types you can down load from maccabbeebushcraft.com and I will up link the page to this video when it finished so you can down load it for free. But enjoy the lamp as it kicks butt. If you have any further questions please by all means ask me here and I will help with what I can.
I have the same lamp can you tell me how I can stop the pulsating light as I can see yours does the same any help would be much appreciated also thanks for the video
@@markhopkins7920 thanks ! I also broke the adjustment screw that dims the light on the goose neck do you know where I can get this little part from as I have tried and hard to find thanks
@@ballsacks8827 now thats an interesting question- You could go on to the Britelyt web site and shoot an e-mail to Eddie Draper and ask if he has one there he could sell. Eddy is a great guy and I can't speak highly enough of either him or thier Lanterns !
What’s up with Britelyt? All their lanterns are shown as “out of stock” on their website order page. I called them and the guy said they were “waiting on the fuel tanks”, with no definite time frame. Sounds like they no longer make their own parts. Does Britelyt still make quality lanterns? (I do own a couple of the older Britelyt lanterns).
Indeed they do have very high-quality lanterns. I own personally two of them. They go out of stock so quickly because of the high demand they have and since they redesigned the actual tank they have to get the rest of the lantern from overseas and that takes time. It took me when I first purchased my own lantern 4 months before I received it. I loved the lantern so much because I could use whatever fuel I wanted I decided to sell it myself. So I know how you feel but hey I do have them in stock so take advantage of it...lol
Maccabbee Bushcraft - Thanks for the info. I will place an order with you the first of the month. BTW, I notice that in your video, the handpump has two o-rings, one black and one green. One of my lanterns (NOT A NEWER “XL”) has a slow pressure leak... the hand pump on that lantern only has a black o-ring. Could that be the issue?
thats how not to use the lantern. 20:40 if you mounted a new mantle put the lantern back together completely and burn off spirit oder lighter gasoline two times. 22:45 never try to regulate the lantern with the knob. these lanterns know only on and off. if you try to regulate it with the knob you will damage the needle and jet. your lantern seems not to be set up right. it pulsates a lot while burning.
He was in too much of a hurry. let the methlyated spirit burn down to heat the fuel path before opening the valve. Also, I agree with you about the mantle, it should be prepared in place to avoid damaging it. I've burned Coleman pressure lamps with damaged mantels, the light is uneven and not as bright. If the hole or tear is large, the lamp may not light at all, or spray the gasses around causing a dangerous condition - fire that will follow up by the bail and burn your hand. If you can use diesel, can you use a light vegetable oil like canola or sunflower oil alone?
I have an older (brand new, never used) 500 Britelyt. I cannot ge it to light, using either method. When I use the fast technique. the flame "jet" appears to be improperly aimed. It turns the upper part of the lamp red hot, but the mantle isn't in the path of the flame. After a minute or more of preheat, I open the valve and all I get is a whistling noise.. no flame at all. The chrome cap is discolored from the high hear. The fuel supply appears to be working... If I expose the needle and open the fuel valve, I get a fine stream of fuel.
Lots of good info as far as I know, but you have an awkward manner of speaking. Saying actual before item you are describing is a habit that you can eliminate. Your viewers will appreciate the more efficient speech patterns. It’s similar to people adding “ya know” at the end of each sentence. Keep up the good work, be thorough, and clean up your speech patterns.
Have you posted any videos where we can see you illustrate your advice? Oh wait, you don't. Like most critics, you criticize others for your lack of creativity - sad :(
You do not need to take out all items just put alcohol and the match into the hole in the side of the frame next to the on and off black knob the cup will burn and preheat the upper vaporizer tube and burn the mantle. The blue and white bottle is for the alcohol to fill the cup part 35XL Hope this helps. do not use lamp oils today they have wax paraffin in them and will cause problems.
Glad I found this video. I just got one of these lamps.
Leaving that string hanging on the mantle will ruin the mantle if it moves, you should always trim that off before lighting it the first time.
I laughed at how many times you used the words actual and actually because it was redundant and misused. You called the pump a gage. Overall good information on the piece of equipment. I appreciate that this lantern uses all types of fuels.
A very good in depth review for the beginner. I have a lamp I bought almost 30yrs ago, and at that days wages they were expensive then. They are very much worth it....as long as you follow a few rules. As any multifuel stove or lantern the dirtier the fuel the closer the I tervals to cleaning is required. I have used white/unleaded, regular unleaded gas, Kerosine K1, Diesel, Fuel oil. White gas and K1 is the best and cleanest without sooting and gumming up the needle. I prefer to have a gallon of white gas or 91% alcohol for my fire pan. That way it doesn't soot, foul up my mantles and the top cap. Now that isn't NECCESSARY and by all means RUNNING K1 in the preheat won't hurt or destroy the mantels in anyway....its just what I do. A very versatile unit.if you store it, do so full of fuel so the mantels don't dry. and zero out your presure. Don't be scared to clean them it's easier than it looks...just don't loose anything. I bought a spare bag of parts a d rubbed the seals down with silicone and still have them. Never replaced any parts yet on mine. Let warm awhile and start at low and warm some more. Be easy starting...then crank her up. Mines nichol with a deflector shield...she's a bright white with K1 or white gas, more yellow but still whiter than most lamps on diesel. I use a small hand held bike pump it's easier for my clumsy hands...but by no means NECCESSARY. Funny people GRIPE about pumping it....in a bad scenario that would be the least of their problems. When she's thumping and pulsing lightning up the presure and open the feed a bit. Like all pressures she's noisy and eats fuel...not like an Aladin they're super quiet, conservative in fuel in comparison, and a tad bit finicky, but not a multifuel. This unit is a tank for a lifetime and your kids lifetime too....dont even compare build quality to a Co,mean. Not even in the same League never mind the same ball park. Buy one and use the heck out of her don't be scared....she won't break. That way you learn it good for when you need it. DON'T USE NO WAX BASED OILS IN IT PERIOD. Good Luck and enjoy.
Thanks for the heads up, not to use wax (paraffin) based oils. I was considering doing just that.
In the ripoffreport.com, there have been complaints that the lamps are poor quality, the customer service is poor, and it's all a scam. But that's not true?
Hi, some people say it can only be used with Paraffin or Kerosene as known in some countries. Is there something to do with the lamp to use white gas? Is this the same as the petromax lamps or those really are just for paraffin?
Thanks for this. I didn't know that my Butterfly would burn anything but kerosene. Plus I've never used that pan at the bottom but always the jet pressurized by the Schrader valve and a bicycle pump. Good to know this stuff.
Don't burn anything but kerosene or diesel in any Petromax or Petromax clone type lantern (Butterfly, Sea Anchor, Britelyte, etc) ever. While it may be fine for a while, these types of lanterns don't have positive shut off valves like Coleman's do. That means if the pump check valve fails it can very easily leak fuel out which then ignites from the flame of the mantle and results in fire or possibly an explosion. Also, if the vaporizer foot valve fails you can't shut the lanterns off without bleeding pressure out from the filler cap. Again, that could ignite the released gasoline vapours. Tons of info to read up on the internet about this. Kerosene isn't volatile like gasoline/white gas which makes it "safe" in the event that this happens.
@@user-ro7zd7hg1f Whoo weee, good advice. Thanks 😊
Hey Mate, awesome informational video! I own several liquid fuel lanterns - but not one of these. The rocket preheater rules! You made me smile at your use of ‘actual’ and was a little confused by the number of parts you call a ‘gauge’ - but I am sure my Aussie tongue would do the same to others. Keep it up mate, thank you very much! There will be one of these in the mail for me shortly I hope!
Awesome mate if it help I use to live in Cronulla....lol Thanks for watching!
thanks bro every other video know body could explain nothing on what fuels to use!! thanks your vid is the best and soo much more explanation than the other youtube videos!
Thanks for watching I am glad I can be of service to you there are awesome lamps.
Many thanks sir
Awesome videos I enjoyed
Actually it's called a Schrader valve. You can actually utilize it.
Actually I think its cool you actually commented cause it shows you actually care....lol
I think someone made that comment to be a touch sarcastic over the over use of the word " actually"
I think this video is GREAT - Thank you for this. I ordered a 500 cp lantern from britelyt and am eagerly awaiting for it
I wish you would make a couple more vids about this lantern, maybe showing it in use in the outdoors...? Like I said, GREAT job on this video!!
You don’t need to take it all apart to put the preheating liquid in the cup. Also, you shouldn’t use lighter fluid. Use denatured alcohol or methylated spirits. Those burn hotter and with not so huge flames. Also, just note, most of the type lanterns are actually made for kerosene/paraffin. You can use olive oil (not recommended) or even I believe citronella oil. Never use white gas or gasoline. The amish use a mixture of about 80%kero/20%white gas to help them light better. Another thing, put the burner/mantle back in the lantern before burning the mantle for the first time. It looked like you were going to get the mantle to far burnt before getting it into the lantern, so be careful about that.
Hi, what is the reason not to use white gas? I ask this because it is impossible to find kerosene in my country. On the contrary, I can easily find Benzine, which I think is what it is called white gas.
@@juancarlossilvagutierrez9569 white gas has a much lower flash point than kerosene and that can be dangerous with the European lanterns that are designed for kerosene. White gas is Naptha, if you can find that for Coleman brand lanterns. For the kerosene lanterns, you should be able to use low sulfur diesel I think (don’t quote me on that) or jet fuel or Kleen heat or something of that sort
@@levislanterntime1926 Thanks for the advice, I was about to purchase the Petromax but given that it is not actually designed to work with other fuels, I think is better to use the proper equipment. I ended up purchasing a Coleman lantern.....I do like the looks of the Petromax though but given that I also have a Naphtha stove it wouldn't have any sense to be carrying 2 types of fuel.
@@juancarlossilvagutierrez9569 yes of course. If you ever get another Coleman, look for one of the large single mantle kerosene lanterns. Would be the 639C lantern if you want a brand new one. If you want an old one that’s built a little better but might require some maintenance when you get it, look for a 635 or a 237. You have to preheat them with denatured alcohol or methelated spirits or something but they will burn almost anything you put in them. All the stuff I mentioned before, kero, diesel, jet fuel, but also petrol and naptha.
Will this work with straight olive oil or sunflower oil or do I have to dilute it with some kind of volatile. If it can be used with Olive or sunflower oil is it safe to use indoors or is Kerosene the only option for indoor use?
Hey I own the petromax version of this lantern. I haven't tried organic fuels. But if I had the choice between olive oil and sunflower. I'd chose sunflower. It's far cleaner and most similar to diesel (which is also similar to kerosene)
Question for anyone out there. I just bought a new Petromax HK500 lamp and I cannot get this one to hold pressure. The manometer won't budge no matter how much it is pumped. Any help would be great. Thanks
What is the difference between the Petromax HK500 and the Britlyt?
I'm curious why Jet Fuel falls under Gasoline instructions while Jet A is essentially Kerosene and Jet B is a Gasoline/Kerosene mix. Kerosene had its own instructions. What category of Jet Fuel is being used.
I just bought one almost exactly like yours followed instructions you posted and it worked I had to put the pressure valve for tires as it seemed to pressurised very slowly with pump but I only put a little bit of fuel I used lamp oil from Wal-Mart I hope that's ok because although mine looks exactly like yours it does not say XL it just has american flag britelyt and 829/500 cp and it still worked or should I buy some keresone? worked?
you just need to remember the fuel amount will require a lot more pressure to allow the fuel to move about if little is in it so its best to keep the fuel first filled to what is required and then add the pumps pressure as it will take less pumping to get the fuel going. And when it comes to fuel types just think the more combustible the better the illumination will be. So if your using lamp oil that really does not matter as keresone tends to burn about the same as common lamp oil. I will be coming out soon with an ebook in the next week that will show you all the fuel types you can down load from maccabbeebushcraft.com and I will up link the page to this video when it finished so you can down load it for free. But enjoy the lamp as it kicks butt. If you have any further questions please by all means ask me here and I will help with what I can.
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I have the same lamp can you tell me how I can stop the pulsating light as I can see yours does the same any help would be much appreciated also thanks for the video
Try swapping out the jet for a new one, and put a few capfulls of Seafoam gas treatment in the tank and run 'er hot, wide open for a couple hours
@@markhopkins7920 thanks ! I also broke the adjustment screw that dims the light on the goose neck do you know where I can get this little part from as I have tried and hard to find thanks
@@ballsacks8827 now thats an interesting question- You could go on to the Britelyt web site and shoot an e-mail to Eddie Draper and ask if he has one there he could sell. Eddy is a great guy and I can't speak highly enough of either him or thier Lanterns !
@@markhopkins7920 ok thanks for your help !
What’s up with Britelyt? All their lanterns are shown as “out of stock” on their website order page. I called them and the guy said they were “waiting on the fuel tanks”, with no definite time frame. Sounds like they no longer make their own parts. Does Britelyt still make quality lanterns? (I do own a couple of the older Britelyt lanterns).
I have four in stock if you want to buy one. Just go to www.maccabbeebushcraft.com/store/c2/Fire_%26_Light.html#/
Indeed they do have very high-quality lanterns. I own personally two of them. They go out of stock so quickly because of the high demand they have and since they redesigned the actual tank they have to get the rest of the lantern from overseas and that takes time. It took me when I first purchased my own lantern 4 months before I received it. I loved the lantern so much because I could use whatever fuel I wanted I decided to sell it myself. So I know how you feel but hey I do have them in stock so take advantage of it...lol
Maccabbee Bushcraft - Thanks for the info. I will place an order with you the first of the month. BTW, I notice that in your video, the handpump has two o-rings, one black and one green. One of my lanterns (NOT A NEWER “XL”) has a slow pressure leak... the hand pump on that lantern only has a black o-ring. Could that be the issue?
@@herrprepper2070 Take a picture of it and send it to maccabbeebushcraft@gmail.com and let me look at it. try to give me all the visuals as possible.
thats how not to use the lantern. 20:40 if you mounted a new mantle put the lantern back together completely and burn off spirit oder lighter gasoline two times.
22:45 never try to regulate the lantern with the knob. these lanterns know only on and off. if you try to regulate it with the knob you will damage the needle and jet.
your lantern seems not to be set up right. it pulsates a lot while burning.
That's because it only has lamp oil in it. I was not using gas or any other fuel at the time.
No, they do not only know on and off as the needle itself regulates how much fuel the intake is given. Sorry, but you are mistaken on this issue.
I appriciate your zeal but you can use the alcohol heater cup to burn a new mantle. The rapid pre-heater is not the only option, friend.
He was in too much of a hurry. let the methlyated spirit burn down to heat the fuel path before opening the valve. Also, I agree with you about the mantle, it should be prepared in place to avoid damaging it. I've burned Coleman pressure lamps with damaged mantels, the light is uneven and not as bright. If the hole or tear is large, the lamp may not light at all, or spray the gasses around causing a dangerous condition - fire that will follow up by the bail and burn your hand. If you can use diesel, can you use a light vegetable oil like canola or sunflower oil alone?
I have an older (brand new, never used) 500 Britelyt. I cannot ge it to light, using either method. When I use the fast technique. the flame "jet" appears to be improperly aimed. It turns the upper part of the lamp red hot, but the mantle isn't in the path of the flame. After a minute or more of preheat, I open the valve and all I get is a whistling noise.. no flame at all. The chrome cap is discolored from the high hear. The fuel supply appears to be working... If I expose the needle and open the fuel valve, I get a fine stream of fuel.
Socialism is the future white man and your time of rule is all most over
Petromax hk500 is what it is if you can't locate one they have other names under there contract name on it.
Say “actual” one more time - then “right here” actually.
Im lost what are you trying to point at?
Lots of good info as far as I know, but you have an awkward manner of speaking. Saying actual before item you are describing is a habit that you can eliminate. Your viewers will appreciate the more efficient speech patterns. It’s similar to people adding “ya know” at the end of each sentence. Keep up the good work, be thorough, and clean up your speech patterns.
There is always room for improvement which is our Marine Corps motto
Have you posted any videos where we can see you illustrate your advice? Oh wait, you don't. Like most critics, you criticize others for your lack of creativity - sad :(
Next time you want to include written explanations in the video run them by your local schoolteacher first, it's embarrassing