Coleman Stove Mod?

[NatersXJ6]

So, I love white gas stoves, with one small exception.

I have a medical issue that makes them hard to pump up, especially when my hands are cold. I had an idea recently, the sort of awesome idea that is either going to end in total success or a huge ball of white gas fire... Maybe both?

Has anyone ever drilled the cap of a stove for a schrader valve and pressurized their tank with a small hand pump, regulated on board air, or a hose from their spare tire?

Did you live to tell about it? Would you like to try it first? I'll hold your beer...

Nate

 

[Stumpalump]

I have one on my lantern. Works great. I'm not sure if the threads are the same but if not drill out a cap and make one.
https://shop.britelyt.com/accessories-for-150cp-and-500cp/britelyt-ez-pump/

 

[mep1811]

Ever think of a propane stove and be safe?

 

[dcr]

Ever think of a propane stove and be safe?

I second that. A mod with a slightly less chance of becoming an involuntary astronaut.

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[Zeiderman]

Meh. I'd like to see to see the involuntary astronaut part.

So long as no one gets hurt mind you.

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[verdesardog]

A bicycle pump with the Schrader would be safer but still much easier than the OEM pump.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Nate, are you a Veteran by chance?

 

[thefishhawk]

They used to make a deal called the Presh-R-Matic, used a CO2 cartridge. Might still be able to find one around on ebay or the web.

 

[NatersXJ6]

Nate, are you a Veteran by chance?

No, I did not serve, although I gave it very serious thought in college. I eventually decided my best service to the country would be as a taxpayer.

I appreciate all of the concerns for safety. Generally I am the one reading a post and envisioning sketchy fireballs and short lived news stories.

I was also pretty sure that I've never had too many truly original ideas, so it is cool to hear that others have done this. I was thinking of putting a pressure gauge on the valve and using the regular pump to establish some sort of reasonable range first.

If I never update this thread... It may have gone VERY poorly. If it only goes medium-poorly, I'll be sure to post pics!

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Let me know if you want a Coleman propane stove, I have one that needs a new home.

 

[cruiserpilot]

I would contact Coleman and ask them how much pressure the white stove pump produces. They must have a number for you,
that would be where I'd start to see the feasibility of bike pump. Over pumping could cause stove failure at best, small fireball at worst.

 

[samer0214]

The hand pump idea is still safer than on board air or a spare tire. No matter how careful you are, I don't think you'd be able to regulate the pressure. I would incorporate a blow off valve regardless, so as not to exceed the working pressure of the stove.


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[mtnbike28]

I switch to this for my gas stoves.
http://www.amazon.com/StanSport-185...6777467&sr=1-1&keywords=propane+stove+adapter

I know you want to keep using white gas, just throwing it out there....

 

[AndrewP]

Already done:

http://www.oldcolemanparts.com/product.php?productid=1117&cat=23&page=11

 

[mr_ed]

I switch to this for my gas stoves.
http://www.amazon.com/StanSport-185...6777467&sr=1-1&keywords=propane+stove+adapter

I know you want to keep using white gas, just throwing it out there....

That's great! Just ordered one for me and one for my father-in-law.


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