Fired up my E series lanterns tonight.

[critmass_34]

I only have a few E series lanterns and decided it was that time of the year to get them all fired up at the same time. The oldest is a 7 '51 no decal 228E and the youngest is a 10 '62 220E with the dot dash frame rest and the decal up front. The 220E with the misshaped bale, sitting all alone, is a kerosene conversion that enjoys burning kerosene. Even though I started out with a 220J, 220H, '52 BB, 288 and a 290 that were used by my family through the years, a few of these E series lanterns were the first ones that I bought when I started collecting a few years back. I knew the steel founts would more than likely survive me, as a novice collector, tearing them down. The E series lanterns will always have a special spot in my heart. They are built like tanks and always perform as long as the owner does their part to keep them in running condition. Some of them took longer than I expected to prime the generator but they all fired right up with a preheat from a stick lighter and ran flawlessy. Thanks for looking and commenting. I still have a bunch of lanterns to get fueled up and fired up this year.







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[Sledgehammer]

Very nice. I was thinking about doing the same a week or so ago.

[1hpycmpr]

Nice light up, Jack! The E’s are a great model.
Will cooler temps arriving, you’ll have more opportunities to enjoy multi-lantern light ups and an occasional campfire along the way.

[lynn225]

Nice group of E’s !
Looking good Jack!!

[Sierra_Roadrunner]

Eeeeexcellent light up, Jack! Fine looking bevy of E's all lit up doing what they do best; making light and fond memories. I've always been partial to the dot dash frame rests too.

[Jeff C 69]

Awesome light up Jack, them Es are running bright. Keep digging them out and lighting them up.

[hikerduane]

So that was the bright sky the other night! . I love the “E’s” too.
Duane

[Kgam1020]

Very nice lanterns, Jack! They all look great and burning nicely.

[critmass_34]

Thank you all for your kind words. I did enjoy getting them fired up and sitting outside for a bit.

[sparkles]

Nice looking collection of “E” lanterns!

I started with a 228E myself, so I feel your sentiment. After working on some newer lanterns, the 228E I started with definitely made me appreciate the easy of disassembly of the newer lanterns.

[Old Cat]

You have five workhorses fired up and making light. The 220/228Es were the last of the tall vents, and I think that’s what draws me to the early Bs through the Es. Nice light up, Jack.