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Subject Topic: The Coleman Dual Fuel stove Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonDawdle
19/8/2009 at 7:21pm
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We bought one of these a couple of years ago following recommendation on this site.

This weekend I am going camping alone with the kids as OH is working. However, my Dad is appalled that I am using petrol in a camping stove. He is convinced that I shall explode using this apparatus.

Now OH has tried to reassured me that it is no problem but Dad really has put the wind up me and made me nervous. I practiced lighting it this afternoon with OH's supervision and apart from almost losing my eyebrows it seemed okay....maybe....

So what do I do?


Personkate w
19/8/2009 at 7:37pm
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Don't worry, it's a fabulous cooker and I've not heard of anyone blowing themselves up with one.  Just do some more practicing, my husband had reservations the first time I used ours but you get used to it, take your time and think about keeping your face a bit further away from the flame next time17.

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19/8/2009 at 9:07pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Dawdle on 19/8/2009
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So what do I do?

Practice, practice and practice again.
Read the manual, follow the instructions ... to the letter. There are NO shortcuts when using petrol stoves.
And tell your dad that people have been using petrol burning camping stoves for almost 100 years, well 80 - 90 years at least.
As petrol burning stoves go, the Coleman is probably the safest available. Remember, they come from the USA, land of litigation. If they weren't safe, you'd know about it by now.
And finally, have a great time.


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19/8/2009 at 11:06pm
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Thank you for this, that's very reassuring.


Personraf48
20/8/2009 at 11:47am
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I just got one from a car boot sale for £3 only one burner has ever been lit, and it looks almost new. Won't be using it this trip though, as I've not had a practise yet.

I do have the Coleman Feather single burner, and it's been  really good and very hot. The only problem I've had with it is that I don't find the heat very controllable, but as I mainly use it to boil water, it's not to much of a problem.



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I'd rather be kayaking.
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