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Hi everybody,
I just bought my second Coleman lamp in 10 years Having been extremely happy with the first I am somewhat dissapointed in the second. It's a Coleman Northstar Dual Fuel Camping Lantern
and the problem is that the turnbutton to turn up and down the light seems to get harder and harder to turn. Up to the point that it almost gets stuck. Since it is just a plastic button the inside will get worn down very quickly I just took the whole lot apart and greased it al with sewing machine oil At first it looked like it worked but after 10 minutes is was back as before I " fixed" it. Any ideas?
Thanks.

Sounds like you have a faulty lamp. I've been using coleman dual-fuel (not the Northstar) for 2 years now. Light adjustment is smooth and easy and it's never stuck at all. I'd take it back.

Roger

I agree with the later, i have this lantern, it is  superior in quality , it comes with a 5 year warranty and if i had any problems at all , i would just take it back, and get it replaced , at the very worst have  a coleman dealer reapair it, but the would rather give you a new one and make you happy from  wht i know.  i have lots of coleman stuff and some of the lanterns are 30 years plus and still work,

i've seen a Coleman Northstar being used on the beach and it had a little brass pin in the pump handle under your thumb that would let you know when you have enough pressure but i cant find a Coleman Northstar lantern with this feature anywhere. any ideas would be great , thanks

where can you get a colemans northstar petrol lamp from for about 40-50 pounds max does anyone want to sell one

Welcome to the OM forum there Andy!

Hi everyone. I have just purchased the Coleman Northstar, and to be honest, I'm not too impressed at all. The light brightness adjustment doesn't give much variation, and I'm sure the output is nowhere near the claimed 220W. Is it normal for a flame to be constantly burning at the top of the light? I chose this light specifically for its good reviews and to take on Bike / Camping trips, as it works on unleaded fuel. Your views would be much appreciated, as I'd really like this light to work as it should.

HI can anybody  give me some advice i have bought a duel fuel coleman lamp i have changed the mantels three times its lights and works no problems when i come to use it again the mantels have just turned into powder any ideas?

hello all i have been useing the coleman powerhouse twin mattle petrol lamp for years sea fishing on the beach and also used wen camping out of car, now on my third now as they get used alot on the beach and stood on wet sand a lot but i wouldn`t have any other lamp as a base lamp, long as you don`t bang them the manttle last for ages, but i have got the coleman padded case for mine well worth buying,

to keep the jets clean all you need to do is use good clean fuel through the filter funnel , then turn the valve up and down quickly and this cleans it,the light is great that comes from them also they give off lots of heat as well

i only ever use unleaded fuel in mine never used coleman fuel and it works well, and mine has been used in all weathers even blowing snow on the beach , and also blowing sand,  there not many people that fish off the beach that i know that don`t have one as a base lamp ,

Ive just bought another Colemans northstar. Their great lamps and l would recomend them to anyone. My other one ive had for 5 years, and it hasnt given me any trouble at all. My partner and l have 13 kids between us and its taken a lot of abuse......the lamp not my partner!

hi everybody please help i am a scout leader we have 2northstar duel fuel lanterns.. The ignition modules keep cracking, has anyone any idea why this happens please