NON-ELECTRIC LIGHTING, TIPS AND TOOLS

Tips and Tools for Using Oil Lamps

Tips and Tools for Using Oil Lamps
There's a reason why oil lamps are still being used today. Sure, their old-fashioned designs will bring vintage charm to your home and give your shelf a little "pizzazz" (bonus points for decor), but their real treasure is the reliable light they provide. You'll always have a source of light! Power outage? Just reach for an oil lamp. Off-the-grid cabin? Oil lamps. Dim rooms? Yep...oil lamps. Their steady glow of light is instant comfort, and they're easy to use, too, with a little instruction. New to non-electric lighting? Here are our tips and tools for using oil lamps:

#1 -Keep your wicks trimmed evenly.

We recommend trimming your wicks each time you refill the font with oil. (Note: If your lamp is smoking, the wick is either set too high or needs to be trimmed.) Stock Up on Flat Wicks: Choose Your Size [caption id="attachment_39946" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Flat wick oil lamp with lamp oil in font High-grade cotton gives you a clean burn and fast fuel delivery! We have a wick for almost any flat wick lamp ever made at Lehmans.com[/caption] Replace Your Aladdin Lamp Wicks: Fits Aladdin models #23, #23A,#23E60, and MAXbrite 500 series [caption id="attachment_39949" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Aladdin Round Wicks This wick will work for Model 21 as well if used with the N233 wick raiser. Available at Lehmans.com[/caption] (Helpful Hint: We also carry Aladdin Lamp Wick R151 for models A, B, C and 14-English lamp burners.) Clean Your Wicks: Near-Universal Wick Cleaner [caption id="attachment_39954" align="aligncenter" width="701"]Aladdin Near-Universal Wick Cleaner Clean your wick every time you refill the fuel, or about every 12-15 hours of burning. Available at Lehmans.com[/caption]

#2 - Don’t fill your oil lamp completely.

Okay, this is a simple tip but super important if you want to prevent oil from overflowing from your lamp (a.k.a. - a big mess!).  Oil expands during burning, so avoid filling your lamp to the very top. Instead, fill it to about 1/2" below the filler cap. (Bonus Tip: When you're done filling your lamp, make sure you store the rest of your lamp oil away from sunlight and at room temperature.  This will help extend its shelf-life.) Best Lamp Fuel: Aladdin Lamp Oil [caption id="attachment_39956" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Aladdin Lamp Oil The only fuel authorized for Aladdin lamps - it's our best lamp oil with the highest light output. Available at Lehmans.com[/caption] Great Kerosene Alternative: Klean-Heat Lamp Fuel   [caption id="attachment_39958" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Klean-Heat Lamp Fuel This clear fuel is a less-smelly alternative to kerosene, little to no smoke or odor. Available at Lehmans.com[/caption] Kerosene: 1-K Kerosene [caption id="attachment_39960" align="aligncenter" width="700"]K1 Kerosene Available at Lehmans.com[/caption]

#3 – Maximize your light.

Lamps with reflectors can help direct light where you need it most in the room, while Aladdin lamps are 6x brighter than other wick lamps – they're bright as electric! Versatile Lamp: Reflector Oil Lamp [caption id="attachment_39963" align="aligncenter" width="701"]Reflector Oil Lamp in use Comes with removable mirror reflector. Available at Lehmans.com[/caption] Best for Spreading Light Downward: Hanging Oil Lamp with Top Reflector [caption id="attachment_39966" align="aligncenter" width="699"]Hanging Oil Lamp with Top Reflector This little beauty has a metal reflector that bounces light downward where it is needed most. Available at Lehmans.com[/caption] The Brightest Lamp: Aladdin Genie III Oil Lamp [caption id="attachment_40070" align="aligncenter" width="700"]Aladdin Genie III Oil Lamp Aladdin lamps are 6x times brighter than other wick lamps. In fact, they're bright as electric! Shop Lehmans.com for a wide variety of Aladdin lamps, including the Genie III pictured above.[/caption] Learn more about oil lamps and lanterns in our video below: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcWL_6StKpc[/embed]

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