A few
days ago I received an e-mail News Letter from Kirkman Lanterns reviewing the
different types of fuels that can be used in your oil lamps. I thought it would
be good information to pass it along for those who are new to oil lamps.
Mike
Mike
W.T.
Kirkman Lanterns
July
8th Newsletter
One of the questions we are asked most often is which fuels can be used?
Lanterns and large wick oil lamps
generally need a fuel with a flash point between 124° and 150° Fahrenheit.
Some
brands of kerosene have a flash point that is too low to safely use in oil
lamps and lanterns, so make sure that any fuel you plan on using has an
appropriate flash point. (Flash points are always listed on the product MSDS,
available from every retailer or on-line.)
Kerosene
Kerosene
Always
contains some amount of sulfur, so it should only be used outdoors. Tiki Torch
fuel and Citronella oil can be used outside however, they do produce an odor
and sooty flame and will reduce the wick life. To reduce the odor and soot and
extend wick life, mix these fuels 50:50 with kerosene.
Medallion Lamp Oil by Lamplight Farms
Is a good general purpose oil for indoor and outdoor use in both oil lamps and lanterns. It has little or no odor, and can be found at your local Ace or True Value Hardware Store and other home centers. Do not confuse Medallion Lamp Oil with Ultra-Pure Candle Lamp Oil which is liquid paraffin.
Wal-Mart carries FloraSense brand lamp oil which is similar to Medallion Lamp Oil, and can be had for a reasonable price. Home Depot or Lowes carries Kleenheat brand synthetic kerosene which is an odorless fuel and can be used in all oil lamps and lanterns both indoors or out. This is a seasonal product in some stores, so you may have to stock up in the winter for use the rest of the year.
Paraffin Oil
Also
known as 'Smokeless Odorless' oil is not
recommended for use in oil lamps or lanterns with 5/8" or larger
wick. This product is made for candle lamps and the small oil lamps
widely used in restaurants and has a flash point over 200° Fahrenheit. It will
not burn properly, will consume wick faster and produces only half as much
light as any of the approved fuels.Medallion Lamp Oil by Lamplight Farms
Is a good general purpose oil for indoor and outdoor use in both oil lamps and lanterns. It has little or no odor, and can be found at your local Ace or True Value Hardware Store and other home centers. Do not confuse Medallion Lamp Oil with Ultra-Pure Candle Lamp Oil which is liquid paraffin.
Wal-Mart carries FloraSense brand lamp oil which is similar to Medallion Lamp Oil, and can be had for a reasonable price. Home Depot or Lowes carries Kleenheat brand synthetic kerosene which is an odorless fuel and can be used in all oil lamps and lanterns both indoors or out. This is a seasonal product in some stores, so you may have to stock up in the winter for use the rest of the year.
Paraffin Oil
More information on fuels can be found on our FAQ page here: http://www.lanterns.us/faqs.htm#FUEL
Is a good general purpose oil for indoor and outdoor use in both oil lamps and lanterns.
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