Petromax HK500 Lantern | Features, Maintenance, and Lighting

[@amarkishor7531]

Great remembering old era

[@marcodallitalia5927]

This video was helpful??? It was just FANTASTIC, mate !! Instead of "studying " a few pages instruction booklet, you've explained everything in 3 easy steps EVRYTHIG!! Thank you ( magic man)

[@gridhunter3551]

Good explanation and demonstration. Thanks.

[@theclassicoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@silent_influence.0114]

Great petromax light ❤👍

[@AlexanderMcDizaj]

❤❤❤

[@acersalman8258]

Good lanterns

[@lukasbottger1235]

Always light the Gas mantle before lighting the lamp

[@Sabrina-u9m]

Great video

[@theclassicoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@kolsen6330]

Using the rapid preheater as shown, which was intended for army use in extreme cold, is hard on the mantle. The better method is to fill the pan with alcohol, I use Everclear or 99% rubbing alcohol, Let it burn, repeat and then open the valve.

[@theclassicoutdoors]

Good tip!

[@gilbertopadilla3611]

If I had one I would just carry spare generators. His pre heat method is too convenient not to use.

[@patrickeng4472]

Hey can someone help me? I can't get any air into the lantern when I try to pressure it up It just won't pump air in😞 Any thoughts on this?

[@kolsen6330]

@@patrickeng4472 Are all the fittings...fuel fill, rapid preheater and pump top screwed down tightly? Is the air vent on the gauge closed? If still not taking air, I would suggest putting the BASE in a pan of water and then pumping it up while looking for bubbles showing a leak. Next would be to unscrew the pump and look to see if the pump shaft seal is damaged.

[@Moondoggy1941]

How long does the tank last?

[@somesvede]

About 8 hours.

[@nonapplicable2086]

I grew up to these in early 90’s Iraq.

[@mikeadler434]

👍👍

[@nnoddy8161]

Can the Petromax run on Shellite or Coleman fuel?

[@theclassicoutdoors]

Colman fuel yes - I’m not familiar with shell light so can’t say for sure. If it has similar properties I would think so

[@nnoddy8161]

@@theclassicoutdoors Thanks. Shellite is what naphtha is called in Australia - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum_naphtha.

[@The762x39mm]

@@theclassicoutdoors Petromax use kerosene/paraffine only, not coleman fuel or gasoline.

[@kolsen6330]

NO It is for KEROSENE only. I think coleman fuel would be too hot for it seeing as how it was designed for kerosene.

[@worldtraveler930]

Kerosene is your Hottest of burning fuels that's why space heaters and jets use it!!! 🤠👍

[@rollingstone1689]

Help. I got a hk500 and it worked good the first time I used it . The next time i turned it on the mantel juat got full with black sut. So i changed the mantels and the second time after i preheated it the turned the regulator it just filled with sut again

[@theclassicoutdoors]

Haven't experienced that before... I would try draining the fuel. Check the path the fuel travels, and see if it all looks good. Good luck!

[@rollingstone1689]

@@theclassicoutdoors yes sorted it. It was the gap between the generator and that u shaped pipe. I put some of that exhaust repair puttey to hold it in place it works great now thanks.

[@gerrycastlemanwarde5933]

Can the lantern be used indoors?

[@theclassicoutdoors]

Yes, it can. It does produce a fair bit of heat and a smell accompanies the light. I do recommend lighting it outdoors - that has the most smoke and fumes, but once the mantle is glowing there is much less smell.

[@gerrycastlemanwarde5933]

Many thanks from Ireland!@@theclassicoutdoors

[@sundareshvenugopal6575]

Lot of small shops used to have these kinds of lantern. They are ok I guess.

[@jafo4u508]

Do not use Coleman fuel ever! There is no Preheater on a Coleman for a reason, Coleman fuel doesn't need to be warmed up like mineral spirits or Kerosene to be able to burn it. I would not burn Coleman fuel in any of my 30 petromax lanterns if you paid me! When you have a fuel fire with kerosene or mineral spirits, all I do is take the pressure away and she will eventually turn off, try that with Coleman Fuel and let me know how it goes for you. Great Video, but she has a burner for a reason, to get the generator to temperature where it will evaporate mineral spirits or paint thinner which are exactly the same thing. Kerosene smells nasty and although they will burn just fine with it why would you.

[@shilpydebnath52]

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[@gerrycastlemanwarde5933]

The first time I fired up my new Petromax I had problems! They are fiddley and if you don't like messing with old Morris Minors and Swiss watches at the same time then the Petromax is not for you! I suggest the non DIY people buy a gas or Electric Lantern. There are advantages to owning a petromax but you will need patients it not as simple as filling it with paraffin and away she goes!

[@artenonerbas8544]

How much and where to buy?

[@theclassicoutdoors]

Hello, Here is a link to the lanterns on our website: classicoutdoors.ca/products/petromax-paraffin-lamp?_pos=1&_sid=04175ecbb&_ss=r Here is another link to the lantern shades: classicoutdoors.ca/products/petromax-paraffin-lamp-shade?_pos=2&_sid=04175ecbb&_ss=r Thank you!

[@kolsen6330]

Petromax webpage. All the manuals are there too.