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.

What is another name for 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 white gas the same as unleaded?

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.

Are white gas and kerosene the same thing?

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.

Is white gas available in Europe?

Liquid camping fuel (white gas, naptha, “Coleman fuel”), and gas fuel canisters are sold in a variety of places worldwide these days. In addition to North America, Europe offers many options.

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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 octane is white gas?

The white gas sold today is a similar product but is produced at refineries and has a very low benzene content, benzene being a human carcinogen. Though Coleman fuel has an octane rating of 50 to 55 and a flammability similar to gasoline, it has none of the additives found in modern gasoline.

Is butane a white gas?

In the UK, 'Coleman fuel' is same as what is known as 'White Gas' in America. 'Propane' and 'Butane' are two universal terms for two different chemical compounds.

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.

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).

Can you 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.

What gas is used for camping stoves?

Butane or propane gas? Most camping gas stoves run off propane, butane or a mixture of the two gases. The key difference between the two is the temperature at which they operate – their boiling points.

Is white gas Shellite?

Super versatile, liquid-fuel stoves burn white gas (commonly called shellite), unleaded petrol, white spirits and even dry cleaning fluid, which means you can find a fuel to make this style work in most places worldwide.

Does white gas produce carbon monoxide?

Burning white gas inside the three-season shelter produced the least. But in just 20 minutes, even the "cleaner" white gas raised levels of carbon monoxide inside the four-season tent above the 150 parts-per-million limit that occupational safety groups say workers shouldn't be exposed to for more than 15 minutes.

Can you burn white gas indoors?

Kerosene stoves should also never be used indoors, for the same reason. On the other hand, alcohol, white gas, and propane stoves are safe to use in a ventilated area. Good examples of ventilated spaces include under a working stove vent, inside a fireplace, or a room with open windows.

What are white gas stoves?

All liquid fuel stoves burn a fuel called white gas. White gas is a very pure form of gasoline that does not contain any additives.

Can white gas be used in an alcohol stove?

I'mTim, and today we'll be exploring available fuel types for Trangia alcohol stoves. Trangia stoves can be adapted to burn many different fuel types including methanol, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, isobutane, white gas, kerosene, jet fuel, and gasoline.

Is butane or propane better for camping?

In short, propane is best for all-seasons camping and high altitudes whereas butane only works for warm weather camping and lower elevations.

Is Coleman white gas naphtha?

"White gas" as that term is commonly used today generally refers to naphtha or Coleman fuel. Naphtha is a general term that covers a range of light petroleum distillates.

Is Coleman fuel the same as kerosene?

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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 isopropyl alcohol in an alcohol burner?

Fill the lamp with a suitable fuel: denatured or ethyl alcohol (also called ethyl alcohol, ethanol or ethyl hydrate) with an alcohol content of 90% or higher. You can also used isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol with an alcohol content of 90% or higher.

What can you do with old white gas?

Used and outdated white gas or Coleman fuel is considered a household hazardous waste. That means we can't keep it, pour it out on the ground, toss it in the trash, or burn it in a brush pile.