Aladdin Lamp oil for Mtn Don

[peternap]

A few weeks Mountain Don said something about Aladdin lamps not being the best for disaster preparedness because kerosene clogged the Mantels over time.
I mentioned the Kerosene substitute I use. (Can't remember the name now but HD sells it for Kero Heaters.)

Anyway, I pulled one of the lamps that I haven't used for at least two years and is full.

The lamp lit right away and didn't even sputter. This does burn hotter than Kerosene but it stores very well, even in the lamp. I'm typing this by the light from it now.

[MountainDon]

Probably this ...  Klean-Strip



I use it in lamos... just didn't know it was so good. Less odor too. Good to know it is kind to Aladdins.

The fuel depot stuff is cheaper and fine for the kerosene "rocket" heater in the workshop.

[peternap]

Probably this ...  Klean-Strip



I use it in lamos... just didn't know it was so good. Less odor too. Good to know it is kind to Aladdins.

The fuel depot stuff is cheaper and fine for the kerosene "rocket" heater in the workshop.

Nope, that doesn't look right. I'll go out tomorrow and get the container.

[StinkerBell]

I'm typing this by the light from it now.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[rick91351]

Have you tried KleanHeat Oil Lamp Fuel?  I think I have found it at HD in gallon jugs and have seen good reviews as well. 

[Pine Cone]

Klean Heat ... Lehman's likes it.

http://www.lehmans.com/store/Lamps_Lights___Fuel___KleanHeat_Oil_Lamp_Fuel___52243?Args=

I got some at HD but haven't used it in either my Aladdin lamps or my kerosene heater.

[peternap]

Have you tried KleanHeat Oil Lamp Fuel?  I think I have found it at HD in gallon jugs and have seen good reviews as well. 

That's the stuff I used!

[rick91351]

Speaking of Aladdin Lamps I see they make a longer High-Altitude Chimney for Aladdin Oil Lamps as well Aladdin Oil Lamp Light Boosters that fit on top a standard size chimney.  They suggest them for above 4000 does any one use them and is there a real big difference? 

[MountainDon]

Ah!  I've seen KleanHeat someplace before 

The chimney extender / tall chimney makes sense. With lower air density at altitude there's less O₂ so I guess extending the chimney may provide more draft, make the air rise faster.  I never thought of that before but I guess candles and lanterns could burn brighter at sea level than at higher altitudes. Another reason to use electricity. 

[peternap]

Just a side note about the Aladdin's.

We have a woodstove in the bathroom which is great, if you feel like firing up another stove to take a shower. The Lamp puts out enough heat to warm it up pretty quickly.

[Rob_O]

Ah!  I've seen KleanHeat someplace before 

[MountainDon]

I looked at the picture of KeanHeat.  I think I have a partly used gallon of that at the cabin.

Maybe that's where I saw it 



We may snowshoe up there this weekend to find out. I'll never sleep w/o knowing.   

[Rob_O]

I looked at the picture of KeanHeat.  I think I have a partly used gallon of that at the cabin.

We may snowshoe up there this weekend to find out. I'll never sleep w/o knowing.   

I s'pose that's as good a reason as any to make a visit. Get some pictures for us flatlanders

I've read reports that odorless mineral spirits is the same stuff as "lamp oil", and is sometimes available at a lower cost. YMMV, of course.

[MountainDon]

    Well look at this, on the lower shelf in the toolshed....      Had to move some stuff to see it.   




Guess I was right.... I had seen that stuff someplace before. 

[peternap]

Seek and ye shall find!