Kerosene lamps

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Kerosene Lamps
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Kerosene lamps excellent sources of light and will burn for approximately 45 hours on a quart of fuel. They burn bright and are inexpensive to operate. The main problem with using them is failure to properly trim the wicks and using the wrong size chimney. Wicks should be trimmed in an arch, a "V," an "A" or straight across the top. Failure to properly trim and maintain wicks will result in smoke and poor light.

Aladdin type lamps that use a circular wick and mantle do not need trimming and produce much more light (and heat) than conventional kerosene lamps. These lamps, however, produce a great amount of heat, getting up to 750 degrees F. If placed within 36 inches of any combustible object such as wooden cabinets, walls, etc. charring can occur. Great caution should therefore be exercised to prevent accidental fires.

The higher the elevation the taller the chimney should be. Most chimneys that come with kerosene lamps are made for use at sea level. At about 4500 feet above sea level the chimney should be about 18-20 inches high. If your chimney is not as tall as it should be you can improvise by wrapping aluminum foil around the top of it and extending it above the top. This will enable the light to still come out of the bottom portion and yet provide proper drawing of air for complete combustion. If the chimney is too short it will result in smoke and poor light. Be sure to store extra wicks, chimneys and mantles. (Source: http://www.thefarm.org/charities/i4at/surv/heatcook.htm)

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(SNIP) ... During power outages, the kerosene oil lamp can be considered to be the best type of hurricane lamp you can get for your money. Able to burn much brighter and longer than a candle, some estimates show that a typical kerosene oil lamp can burn for the equivalent of about seven normal size candles. ---CONTINUED---

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Kerosene Lanterns – The Best Lamps to Have in an Emergency?
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Original Post: by ReadyMom on Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:25 am

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