G'day Simon,

This is a tricky question as there are many factors that can affect a mantle. You could get one that lasts a few hours or one that might last a few years! Unfortunately there is no definite answer.

G'day Marcus,

Unfortunately not, the lantern won't be stable without the wide base of support that an LPG bottle provides. You could use the UNEF to 3/8" BSP Adapter, however, it's not something we're overly comfortable recommending.

G'day Anthony,

The Medium Lantern is designed for use with an LPG cylinder so you're not able to use it with butane gas.

G'day Malik,

Yes mate, the lantern is lit with a match from the bottom by gently sliding the glass up and then back down once mantle has been ignited.  If lighting a new mantle for the first time, it will need to be 'burnt off' by lighting it with the gas turned on slightly, then once it has stopped shrinking the gas valve can be opened further until the mantle takes its correct shape.  Then you can adjust the light output to suit your needs.  If you haven't used a gas lantern before, please note that once 'burnt off', the mantle becomes extremely brittle and should not be touched.  The lantern also needs to be either directly attached to a gas bottle or onto an extension pole which is attached to the bottle.  Hope that helps.  Cheers :)

G'day Malik,

You don't need a lantern pole for the Gasmate Medium Lantern, you can fix them directly to the top of a 3/8" BSP Gas Cylinder. 

G'day Connor,

The lantern does not need to be hung, it can attach to any 3/8" gas bottle and used as best suits your needs.