Is white gas the same as kerosene?

Performance. White gas burns at high efficiency, using less fuel for cooking compared to kerosene. It is the preferred fuel for cold-weather hikers and higher altitude backpackers. It also burns more cleanly with few additives, leaving few deposits and requiring less cleaning of equipment.

Can you use kerosene instead of white gas?

Kerosene will burn a lot dirtier than white fuel, since white fuel is pretty much ultra purified gasoline. You may experience more clogs and more soot. Also kerosene has less heat output than white fuel so you'll be cooking longer with it (that might outweigh the benefit of a longer burn time).

What is another name for white gas?

Coleman fuel, also generically sold as white gas, is a petroleum naphtha product marketed by the Coleman Company.

What type of fuel is white gas?

White gas is a liquid petroleum fuel often known as “Coleman fuel,” but can also be found under other names like “naphtha” or “100% light hydro-treated distillate,” or LPG.

Can I use white gas in my lantern?

One gallon of white gas is around $10-$15 and will last a darn long time. In a pinch, gasoline works just fine, but will create more soot. White gas lanterns are crazy bright, meaning everyone in your camp site can put away their headlamps and move around unencumbered by a piece of plastic strapped to their forehead.

Propane vs Coleman fuel vs Kerosene

Is Coleman fuel the same as white gas?

White gas (aka “naphtha,” “100% light hydro treated distillate,” or “Coleman Fuel”) is the first choice for most people in North America whether they're headed out for a summer weekend or for a month-long winter expedition in the Alaska Range. Almost any pressurized-type liquid fuel stove will run well on white gas.

Is Coleman fuel the same as kerosene?

Re: Difference between Coleman brand fuel and kerosene

Kerosine is like Stove Oil, White Gas is Gasoline that's being refined about 5 times more that Gas, there's absolutely nothing the same about the two products.

Can I use kerosene in a Coleman lantern?

Coleman lantern fuel is a special blend that most closely resembles white gas, not #1 fuel oil (kerosene). James, DO NOT use any kind of kerosene in a Coleman lantern that usually uses naphtha (white gas)!!!!! That is unles you want to ruin a perfectly good Coleman lantern.

Can I use gasoline in a white gas stove?

Ive been using this stove since I was 16 and while it does run better on White Gas, I find that it will work just fine on Regular unleaded. Ive ran prob 50-60 tanks of unleaded that through it over the years with zero issues, but White gas seems to go further on a tank.

Is lighter fluid the same as white gas?

White gas, as it used to be called, is HIGHLY volatile (the fumes spread and ignite easily). The fumes are also heavier than air so they pool just waiting for an ignition source unlike lighter fluid. Lighter fluid has Naptha to slow down the combustion.

Is paraffin the same as white gas?

Compared to White Gas, all Paraffin types create more smoke and soot. They just have to be so hot to effectively burn, that less of it completely burns. They also contain more additives (and it's worse the less regulated the fuel is!

Which gas is best for camping stoves?

Butane or Propane? Because propane has a lower boiling point it is preferential for cooking at higher altitudes where the air pressure is lower. It is also slightly less volatile than butane which makes it ideal as an all-round camping stove fuel where safety may be important (e.g. if there are kids around).

Is naphtha and kerosene the same?

Petroleum naphtha is a name used primarily in the United States for petroleum distillate containing principally aliphatic hydrocarbons and boiling higher than gasoline and lower than kerosene.

What is white gas called in the UK?

Here in the UK we have 'Coleman fuel' (which is what Americans call 'white gas'), 'propane' and 'butane' are the same as in the USA, US 'kerosene' is UK 'paraffin', US 'gasoline' is UK 'petrol'. In the UK we also have 'white spirit' which should not be confused with 'white gas', it's not the same thing.

Is white gas the same as denatured alcohol?

White gas contains approximately 20,000 BTU per pound, or nearly double the amount of denatured alcohol.

What is the difference between white gas and regular gasoline?

White gas, you see, is basically a highly refined version of auto gas. In particular, unleaded gasoline oxidizes more quickly than white gas, resulting in the formation of gums, varnishes, and other crud that can foul a spark plug or a stove.

Is propane a white gas?

Propane is an LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), while White Gas is kept in liquid form. Propane is superior in cold tolerance, fuel efficiency per lb, ease of use, safety in storage, and is also easier to buy.

How long does white gas last?

If you're talking about sealed butane-mix canisters, no, they won't go bad. But if you're talking about a jug of white gas, that's another story. Once opened, white gas should generally be used within a few months.

Can diesel be used in kerosene heater?

Yes, you can, but it depends on the type of diesel you are using. Unlike kerosene, diesel does not burn well in its liquid form, consequently diminishing the power of the heater. The particles that evaporate from it when heated up are what fuels the heater; however, these might boast a level of toxicity.

What can be used instead of kerosene?

Olive Oil: An odorless, smokeless renewable fuel that is a popular alternative to kerosene or lamp oil.

What fuel can you use in a Coleman catalytic heater?

I did a little looking and apparently Coleman makes a catalytic heater now that uses propane. The ones I am familiar with,( like the one in the picture) would work with unleaded car gas, aviation gas, Blazo or Coleman fuel.