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Coleman problem, or maybe not? (24 posts / 1,461 views)
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #16 11 Nov 2020 17:19
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YES Coleman fuel is in fact Naphtha thats far purer than crappy unleaded that these days has so many additives for the modern car engine that turn to gum in the genny of the Coleman ((it didnt happen with the old leaded petrol ))
not to mention the EXTREMLY toxic carcinogenic fumes given off when burnt in a Coleman

just more reasons to use Aspen T4 petrol that does not have any of the problems that unleaded does and is cheaper than Coleman fuel and of course much cheaper than gas
panel wipe has different prices its based on Naphtha the cheaper versions are cut with other products to reduce the price but the best quality panel wipe is more expensive than Aspen petrol so why buy an inferior product for more money ? I pay £18 for 5 litres for my Aspen from a lawn mower repair shop in Harefield

IMO 99% of problems with Coleman stoves are pilot error caused mostly by LACK of pressure if you have a yellow flame its the stoves way of saying pump me up dummy
coolcarpfisher coolcarpfisher
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Post #17 11 Nov 2020 17:34
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Exactly why I stopped using mine. Good for Boiling but everything I cooked ended up burnt. Try Frying an Egg on it. 🤣🤣
Jslinn Jslinn
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Post #18 11 Nov 2020 18:17
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Ditched my Coleman's a decade ago and bought gas stove for summer or BBQ and the double stove which has a far greater range from simmer to destroy. The Coleman's oven is good too. Just replace the generator every few years, although I do soak it in coke every couple of years and use a small amount of Redex in 5 litres of petrol.
lilharbs lilharbs
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Post #19 11 Nov 2020 18:31
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Should you add Redex to the Aspen Gerry? Harefield is just up from me so will go and get some of this, I was using gas again up until the start of this season but it worked out expensive in comparison and was crap in the colder weather or first thing in the morning.
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #20 11 Nov 2020 18:57
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Noooooo
Aspen 4
is virtually free from harmful substances such as benzene, aromatic hydrocarbons or olefins substances that can cause serious health problems Lasts for years without deterioration Aspen does not contain ethanol and it is Virtually odourless

Name:A & a Sims
Address:Royal Exchange, Old Uxbridge Rd, West Hyde Postcode/City:WD3 9XP Rickmansworth County:Hertfordshire England
its a Bungalow and the works is via his driveway
Old-Cornishman
Posts: 688
Post #21 11 Nov 2020 19:27
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A lot of chainsaw guys etc use aspen 2 or 4 not only for its long life (5 years is often quoted) but also it's health benefits.
Many were reporting headaches using normal 2 stroke petrol especially in confined spaces such as gardens but with aspen no problems.
As Gerry says available from many garden machinery dealers.
lilharbs lilharbs
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Post #22 11 Nov 2020 19:41
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Cheers Gerry, just looked this up and found it too. Will give them a call and check if they have stock. 👌

I used a Coleman about 15yrs ago and cannot remember any problems using it, my new one - struggles to get the balance at low output however using unleaded.
Baza1075
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Post #23 11 Nov 2020 22:39
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Another vote for aspen. My old stove works great on it
jd1954 jd1954
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Post #24 14 Nov 2020 22:11
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Aspen for me too👍
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