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    Alternative lighting

    As most of you are aware, things have been getting bad in this
    country and will be getting worse. For those who do plan to be
    prapared (or just enjoy camping) I have come across a fantastic
    multipurpose lamp. These have been in production for many
    decades. The lamps can:
    *Depending on model, provide maximum light equal to a 150 watt or
    400 watt incandescent light bulb
    * Run on diesel, biodiesel, vegitable oil, kerosine, naptha (white gas)
    or several types of alcohols.
    * With a gimble can be mounted to a wall.
    *Act as a spotlight with the rear reflector.
    *Act as a reading lamp with upper reflector.
    *Act as a flourescent light (up to 30' long!) with the rear reflector and
    3M light tube
    *Heat food with the burner attachment while still providing light.
    *Think I also saw a space heater attachment for this lamp but not
    totally sure.
    *Can be pumped by hand or with a footpump or compressor.
    *Aftermarket market adapters will provide for a 14 x 14 x 5" oven
    and pressurized hot water for a shower or sink while still providing
    light at the same time. No need to take a shower in the dark!

    There is also a separate cook stove. From what I understand they
    are hard to clog or foul, and will operate on most any grade of
    fuel.

    About the only thing the Petromax is not able to do is run on
    unleaded gasoline. Looks like we've come a long ways from
    the old single purpose Coleman lanterns we used back in the
    '50's and '60's.

    I found the best prices to be at Geniol USA or geniolusa. (Web search)The reconditioned lamps are about $99.95. Tried Ebay. Fierce bidding
    and high prices on used lamps. Haven't bought one yet but plan to
    buy at least one with a whole lot of options. I'm still in the camping
    out phase while building my place and I know a warm shower will be wonderful.

    Feedback?


    -Rick

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    Alternative lighting

    Haven't researched the heater you're looking at, but it sounds cool! In the meantime, I can get one of these for about $99 if you'd like one...

    http://www.coleman.com/coleman/ColemanCom/detail.asp?product_id=2300-700

    Greg

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