SHTF Kerosene Lamps - Cheap – Bright – Long Burning

Winter in Michigan is a time of snowball fights, sledding, skiing, and other winter sports.
Not that long ago it was a much more dangerous time. Heavy snow and ice has caused power outages and curtailed the delivery of heating fuel.
When the lights are out and the furnace won’t light that is a definite SHTF moment.
There are things that we used to get through these situations that use to be common in Michigan households. Two of the easiest, least expensive, and simplest to use items that will overcome both power and fuel shortages are in this video.
Kerosene lamps were a great improvement over oil lamps that had been around since 70,000 BC. They provide both light and heat.
Similar to the lamp shown in the video and available at Amazon.
Lamplight Chamber Oil Lamp
• Household necessity during power outages
• Burns for up to 25 hours
• Holds 12 -ounce of fuel

“Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping.
• Burn time of 27 hours
• Holds 31 ounces of oil
• Burns kerosene, lamp oil, citronella, and liquid paraffin
• Perfect for camping, emergency lighting or even repelling bugs
• Replacement glass globe from 21st: L00889 and wick: L04
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[gatorsworld]

Makes me think that we forget to appreciate the fact that the lightbulb and hydro really made our life a lot

[gbltheolechurchacrehomestead]

Kool! I have over 300 Kerosene Lanterns in my collection….all with a story!

[josephg.]

Thank you for the demonstration. It's very helpful.

[rustyshackelford]

The tubes on the side of the dietz lantern also pull air down to the bottom along with the holes that pull air. Another type of lantern that is similar to the dietz is sealed on top.

[oldtimerlee]

Good advice on kerosene lamps and lanterns. Good to have several of each along with a bunch of candles. All are useful and each has their pros & cons. Learning how to trim the wicks and having a few extra wicks on hand may be useful, as well. BTW, The blue one with a handle is called a lantern. The one with the red colored fuel is an oil lamp. A lantern is considered to be portable and is usually used outdoors. The oil lamp is not considered to be portable and is usually used indoors.
Thanks for sharing.

[ScoutCrafter]

Great stuff Dave! Nice comparison. 😃👍

[Everythings_Adjustable]

Can you please give some tips on how to light, run and maintain a lantern, I have a couple of old ones that I've picked up and never lit so some tips would be helpful, Thank you 👍👍 😊

[mikecurtis]

I have a few of those there nice when the power goes out. Thanks 😀!!

[motor]

I was waiting to see if you mentioned a hurricane lamp. I think that is what they were called. Slender chimney and very bright light. Thanks for the demonstration. All the best to you and your family.

Norm in Arizona

[wesleymcnamer]

Wife collects the vintage lanterns. She has several displayed throughout the house

[lewiemcneely]

We've got some of those but the kerosene fumes are bad news here. The Aladdin style is better with the mantle that acts as a re-burner and the benefit of a lot more light too Bu also more trouble with the wick and all. Even with lamp oil we can still smell it BUT if push comes to shove I've got 10 or 15 gallons of K-1 in the shed awaiting a good emergency and the small kerosene heater to boot. Folks ought to have a lamp for atmosphere if mothing else. We use candles mostly and keep plenty. So THANKS, Unc! Good ideas floating around. Looks like another snow coming your way. 60+ here today. Out in the shed and gearing up for mower time instead of firewood even though I got the smaller saw ready to go. And it's READY now. Son-in-law will get big eyed this time. So happy evening for yall and GBWYall!

[anio]

On the blue lantern, does the glass get nice and hot and the top also ? I hope...

[Bret]

Dietz lanterns lanterns are great for area lighting in the house and shop. There are several different designs and sizes. I haven't paid more than $14.00 for a new in the box one yet.

[douglasmcfatridge]

Are fumes in a stranded car a concern ?

[travismoore]

Kerosene is about 2 dollars and 35 cents per gallon. A pair of D duracell batteries are about five to six dollars for a pair. So kerosene is cheap. Mineral oil I mix in it at about 20 to 15% to cut the smell a bit. But I was thinking about using a fine mesh spark arrestor for a mantle?

[patjohnson]

Oil lamps are very handy in case of a power outage in rural areas. We have several. Dont know much about the Dietz company, but I have seen the name stamped on the shells of headlights of brass era cars. Are they still around?

[Plasmacore_V]

You can put the lamp out by just cupping your hand behind and above the chimney and blowing. No need to lower the wick, which lets you keep it adjusted where you like it. Also the paraffin lamp oil is so much nicer than regular kerosene since its more refined (and why it's more expensive) but it beats the smell and headaches from breathing kerosene fumes.

[mrmicro]

If you do a follow up, get a new wick and try current diesel in an oil lamp. Then new formulation is supposed to be very close to kerosene. I'm going to try it in the spring.

[BrianDaleNeeley]

I got a couple of bottles of lamp oil after the last time the power was out. I still had just enough to get the wick wet enough to use. But definitely not enough for two oil lamps if I had to run them for heat as well as light. I also bought a gallon of white gas for my stoves and Coleman lanterns. THOSE probably haven't seen use in decades. The Coleman lanterns at least one decade, and the stoves could be over three... I *REALLY* should see if I can get any of them to light before I actually need to use them...

[devildogsbushcraft]

I have a question? I have on occasion with different lantern's had the lantern flame out of control. High flame, and can't be controlled with the wick knob. Any clue what I'm doing wrong?