Luxor CP500

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$449.95

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

This product is available through online retailers.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include KIKE Green Cook KD1 and Bio Moto.

Regions

Worldwide

Manufacturing/Building Method

Unknown

Intellectural Property Type

Trademark

User Provision Model

User can obtain the product through online retailers, such as the Britelyt website and other outdoor recreation groups.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

The Britelyt Rapid 500CP is manufactured in the style of the Petromax lanterns, and can burn many kinds of liquid fuel such as ethanol, kerosene and biofuels. The lantern has a screw-on EZ cook top attachment that can be used to heat a pot. The dimensions of the lantern are 406 mm in height and 168 mm in diameter; and weighs 2.7 kg.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement Components

All components of the product are replaceable and available from the manufacturer.

Lifecycle

The product has a limited lifetime replacement warranty against manufacturer defects.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The designers specified performance targets include: the ability to burn most types of liquid fuels, provide illumination of up 550 W, and achieve a burn time of up to 25 hours.

Vetted Performance Status

Testing was performed by the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center determined an approximate 550 W illumination from the Britelyt XL. Additionally, some user reviews can be found via the Britelyt website.

Safety

Potential safety hazards include burns from hot surfaces, and those associated with other kerosene stoves.

Complementary Technical Systems

A liquid fuel is required for use with the cook stove.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

The product is certified by the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center and complies with the Department of Defense Design Criteria Standard: Human Engineering military specification.

Evaluation methods

The product is evaluated against the minimum illumination of at least 325 lux required for food preparation areas in the Department of Defense Design Criteria Standard: Human Engineering.

Other Information

A series of instructional videos and user manuals can be found on the manufacturer's website.