Two of my emergency back up sources of light, oil lanterns:
1) W.T.Kirkman #350 Little Giant Cold Blast Lantern
Cold Blast oil lanterns, (Also AKA Hurricane Lamps), do not re-circulate products of combustion and therefore give about twice the volume of light as Hot Blast Lanterns. Not recommended for newer hermetically sealed houses, although some literature reveals that due to the highly refined kerosene they burn, indoor use is not an issue. Buyer Beware!
2) Dietz #10 Monarch Hot Blast Lantern, (Mine is green)
Hot Blast oil lanterns, (AKA Hurricane Lamps), re-circulate products of combustion, thereby releasing less Carbon Monoxide(CO) into the air and can be used indoors.
Both are american brands, based on very old designs, made in China.
They run on Lantern Oil, a very highly, basically odorless, ultra refined form of clear kerosene.
The oil is sold in 32 oz, 64 oz, plastic bottles and gallon jugs. Bought my jug at WallyWorld for $20. Can use lower grade kerosene like 1K or dyed kero, however I can't vouch for the quantity and quality of the flame and indoor use of these fuels is not advised.
Using gasoline will most likely necessitate a 911 call for fire dept and/or ambulance.
I suppose one could experiment using different types of fuel like whale oil, and seed oils. I have never done so.
The Hurricane Lanterns put out much less lumens than gas pressurized lanterns, e.g.Coleman.
When tipped over, both lanterns' flame is extinguished immediately, but they are not sealed sytems so oil will run out of them when tipped over and will create no small source of aggravation.
They require periodic wick maintenance, ("Trimming"), in order to function properly and "working" the wick comes with the territory.
They are very nostalgic looking and are very functional.
One can buy them on Amazon and in certain country stores, including Mennonite/Amish owned outfits. Ebay, too - but the mark up is usually astronomical.
1) W.T.Kirkman #350 Little Giant Cold Blast Lantern
Cold Blast oil lanterns, (Also AKA Hurricane Lamps), do not re-circulate products of combustion and therefore give about twice the volume of light as Hot Blast Lanterns. Not recommended for newer hermetically sealed houses, although some literature reveals that due to the highly refined kerosene they burn, indoor use is not an issue. Buyer Beware!
2) Dietz #10 Monarch Hot Blast Lantern, (Mine is green)
Hot Blast oil lanterns, (AKA Hurricane Lamps), re-circulate products of combustion, thereby releasing less Carbon Monoxide(CO) into the air and can be used indoors.
Both are american brands, based on very old designs, made in China.
They run on Lantern Oil, a very highly, basically odorless, ultra refined form of clear kerosene.
The oil is sold in 32 oz, 64 oz, plastic bottles and gallon jugs. Bought my jug at WallyWorld for $20. Can use lower grade kerosene like 1K or dyed kero, however I can't vouch for the quantity and quality of the flame and indoor use of these fuels is not advised.
Using gasoline will most likely necessitate a 911 call for fire dept and/or ambulance.
I suppose one could experiment using different types of fuel like whale oil, and seed oils. I have never done so.
The Hurricane Lanterns put out much less lumens than gas pressurized lanterns, e.g.Coleman.
When tipped over, both lanterns' flame is extinguished immediately, but they are not sealed sytems so oil will run out of them when tipped over and will create no small source of aggravation.
They require periodic wick maintenance, ("Trimming"), in order to function properly and "working" the wick comes with the territory.
They are very nostalgic looking and are very functional.
One can buy them on Amazon and in certain country stores, including Mennonite/Amish owned outfits. Ebay, too - but the mark up is usually astronomical.
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