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In the UK panel wipe is Naptha which is basically Coleman Fuel. However, I tried it and found Aspen 4T lit easier, burnt hotter and cleaner than either panel wipe or Coleman Fuel. Also, I paid £15 for 5L of panel wipe and Aspen only cost £12!

Lastly... panel wipe is not sold as a fuel and some brands could contain additives that are dangerous. Aspen IS sold as fuel and has absolutely no additives.

I forgot to ask...

The NorthStar pictured on this thread only seems to have one large mantle... is that more powerful than the Coleman double-mantle?

I've been using Coleman dual-fuel cookers and lanterns for a few years now.

This summer I added a few drops of Redex to the petrol. It burnt better for sure.

Also a guy who works in a well known camping shop recommended using Coleman fuel to clean your cooker/lantern with. He then strains it using a paper coffee filter and uses it again. Not done this yet but I will give it a try when I'm in a 'go out to the shed' mood.

Quote: Originally posted by tigang on 02/9/2008

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I forgot to ask...

The NorthStar pictured on this thread only seems to have one large mantle... is that more powerful than the Coleman double-mantle?

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Must admit that although I've got a Coleman I've only used it once! I bought it when I used to carry unleaded in the car but since I bought a diesel that doesnt apply.

I've gone back to my collection of parafin lamps now - far fewer problems as far as I'm concerned! The collection includes about 4 Tilley's (one an old "pok pie" tank), a couple of BiAlladins, a couple of Chinese copies and a genuine Petromax 500cp job. Mind you the colleciton only comes out occasionally - mostly electric plus a couple of gas lamps for actual camping.

Glen