June 22, 2012
Gasoline vs. Battery
I'm cleaning out the garage. Finding antiques. Stuff I tossed into the garage 20-25 years ago and ignored. A lot I am looking at and asking "why did I saved it" and "would anyone care?"
But I did noticed the old Coleman camping lantern. It is about 25 years old. It hasn't been used for 12 years, just hanging on a nail in the garage. Hmmmm..... Picked it up, still has gasoline in it. Pump was dry, so dipped in oil. Pumped, got pressure. So far, so good. Turned it on, picked up a strand of spaghetti (burns good, easy to find in the kitchen) and it lit.
IT WORKS!!
How many battery lanterns would still be ready to work after sitting untouched for 10-15 years?
Posted by Paladin at June 22, 2012 05:26 PMComments