tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post3697648507075479593..comments2024-03-18T20:50:36.597-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: Kerosene lampsPatrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-43211390945512735962014-11-05T09:02:28.817-08:002014-11-05T09:02:28.817-08:00You're right, it's the 'Union'; ag...You're right, it's the 'Union'; again. Everything has to be passed by them and they've altered the specs for how it's produced and how it smells. Atmosphere shot to hell. Thanks anywayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-7644364574811209432014-11-03T06:35:46.181-08:002014-11-03T06:35:46.181-08:00I'm not sure what you mean by EU (unless it st...I'm not sure what you mean by EU (unless it stands for European Union). Why the EU would change paraffin standards is something I can't answer. Sorry!<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-25807356742976473932014-11-02T10:16:56.327-08:002014-11-02T10:16:56.327-08:00We have an oil/paraffin lamp and it used to smell ...We have an oil/paraffin lamp and it used to smell beautiful when we entered the room. Enter the EU and we can no longer get the smell with the paraffin we buy; why is this and can we still get the original anywhere? We have had to resort to putting a candle where the wick was and no longer using the new, smelly stuff. Why the change?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-47404448609724088772013-05-08T10:55:32.577-07:002013-05-08T10:55:32.577-07:00Patrice You need to update your keywords for oil l...Patrice You need to update your keywords for oil lamps on the left column.. it only showed 2 and I couldn't find this post until I did a Google search of your blog and found a few others missing. here is what to post in your web browser to find all the missing oil lamp posts: lamp site:http://www.rural-revolution.com/AtomicSpudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389604506798152136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-89256841630646819362013-02-27T03:01:37.619-08:002013-02-27T03:01:37.619-08:00If your lamp starts smoking, the wick is too high ...If your lamp starts smoking, the wick is too high and your wick burns up quicker. If your wick is really charred it may smoke a little so it is time to trim the wick, easily done with sharp scissors cut straight across. Adjust wick till you see it coming up<br />through the lips of metal, turn it up a little more and light it.If it smokes turn it down to adjust. Best light comes from clean globe. BerniceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-35334777094090195382012-12-22T10:22:52.445-08:002012-12-22T10:22:52.445-08:00That is the coolest deal. My budget might not go ...That is the coolest deal. My budget might not go for $50, but when the price comes down...<br /><br />brenda from arAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-46774031642850176502012-12-21T20:26:14.655-08:002012-12-21T20:26:14.655-08:00We left it burning at the same rate. We blew it o...We left it burning at the same rate. We blew it out before going to bed, of course, but in the morning we lit it again without making any changes (meaning, the wick was at the same level).<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-65433376928659024092012-12-21T16:36:17.919-08:002012-12-21T16:36:17.919-08:00Patrice,
Did you "trim" your lamps in t...Patrice,<br /><br />Did you "trim" your lamps in the evening before you retired for the night, or did you leave them burning at the same rate for the entirety of the experiment?Sister SureShothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086445150790017245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-19144696936326032382012-12-21T16:35:57.335-08:002012-12-21T16:35:57.335-08:00Patrice,
Did you "trim" your lamps in t...Patrice,<br /><br />Did you "trim" your lamps in the evening before you retired for the night, or did you leave them burning at the same rate for the entirety of the experiment?Sister SureShothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086445150790017245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-74327401456275697312012-12-21T09:55:50.710-08:002012-12-21T09:55:50.710-08:00I'm glad you shared this story, Bruce. Thank y...I'm glad you shared this story, Bruce. Thank you.<br /><br />When I see an old lamp, and especially an old globe, I'm warmed by the thought of all the thoughtful care and tender washings it's received over the decades. I like to think about all the gentle, strong hands that handled this object with such care and respect that its fragility survives and serves to this day. <br /><br />You have there a real and very meaningful legacy to pass along to the kids, my friend. <br /><br />Beautiful.<br /><br />A. McSp Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-77724125128112634912012-12-20T22:42:02.255-08:002012-12-20T22:42:02.255-08:00I have all of my Great Grandmothers kerosene (coal...I have all of my Great Grandmothers kerosene (coal oil)lamps with the original printed globes. These are some where around a hundred years old or so. I got the when my Grandmother died in 1985. I keep 10 gallons of K1 in my shed. I also have extra wicks, & extra burners. When my next door neighbor died about four years ago his daughters asked me if I wanted anything in the garage. I took all the old kerosene lamps he had. I am sure the belonged to his or his wifes family. I have six or so lamps that I will give my Grandaughters when I die. True heirlooms! BKBrucenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-23251566041148817182012-12-20T16:26:51.636-08:002012-12-20T16:26:51.636-08:00Please beware that adding additives to fuel that g...Please beware that adding additives to fuel that gets burnt could turn a semi harmless fuel ino a deadly fuel(heavy metals, etc)Especially in an enclosed area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-64185952277462618222012-12-20T07:09:54.439-08:002012-12-20T07:09:54.439-08:00Years ago when we lived in Oregon, we had a kerose...Years ago when we lived in Oregon, we had a kerosene heater for the shop, and bought kerosene in 50-gallong drums. It was certainly cheaper that way. However here, since we're concerned about the quality of the kerosene for long-term storage and kerosene is prone to condensation inside the containers, one-gallon jugs are less prone to water condensation since I'm only opening and using just one at a time. The rest of the jugs stay tightly capped and undisturbed.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-89341096925771626642012-12-19T15:43:08.581-08:002012-12-19T15:43:08.581-08:00Your article is very interesting. I was wondering...Your article is very interesting. I was wondering why you buy the kerosene by the gallon jug at around $10 instead of buying in bulk? In our area, the gas stations in our area sell it for between $4 and $5 per gallon. The average price is $4.37. I know that you aren't buying much, but every little bit that you save helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-43903312033027629672012-12-19T14:43:30.855-08:002012-12-19T14:43:30.855-08:00Great experiment. Thank you!Great experiment. Thank you!LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-22281259110547311292012-12-19T07:25:31.857-08:002012-12-19T07:25:31.857-08:00I thought you'd like to know I'm currently...I thought you'd like to know I'm currently using 16 year old kerosene in my lamps. I've only about ten gallons left of this stash I salvaged from a home that was converted from a kerosene heater to an electrical heating system. The old kerosene burns quite well. Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-51311314497980240302012-12-19T06:49:02.454-08:002012-12-19T06:49:02.454-08:00Thanks Patrice that was a helpful informative post...Thanks Patrice that was a helpful informative post. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-91674416519337610162012-12-19T06:35:59.868-08:002012-12-19T06:35:59.868-08:00Thanks for the good research, something I have tho...Thanks for the good research, something I have thought about but never took the time to figure out. Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-35398621360405651452012-12-19T06:19:15.550-08:002012-12-19T06:19:15.550-08:00Absolutely. I wouldn't MIX the oil and kerose...Absolutely. I wouldn't MIX the oil and kerosene, but if an oil lamp is empty, simply fill it with kerosene and it should work fine.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-41301408899442476232012-12-19T06:10:21.909-08:002012-12-19T06:10:21.909-08:00I have a question... I have some oil lamps..and I ...I have a question... I have some oil lamps..and I have purchased and stored some oil lamp oil. my questions is... can I put kerosene in a lamp that has had oil in it? I would not have a problem storing kerosene at our shop building but if I could not put kerosene in an oil lamp that was almost empty I don't want to go that route.<br /><br />RhondaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-70667908769466818722012-12-19T05:52:58.417-08:002012-12-19T05:52:58.417-08:00LOL -- because a couple years ago when we needed n...LOL -- because a couple years ago when we needed new Advent candles, our local stores had NOTHING in the right colors. And I mean nothing. (One of the disadvantages of a small town.) So we compromised and bought what looked, well, respectful, if you know what I mean. We just haven't gotten around to buying new candles.<br /><br />- PatricePatrice Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-91724666020225897852012-12-19T05:42:46.423-08:002012-12-19T05:42:46.423-08:00I was going to post and say "a very LONG time...I was going to post and say "a very LONG time" but you beat me to it.<br /><br />We don't use candles, though we have a few. With 2 cats and 2 dogs we don't feel they're safe to use except in utmost emergency. We've got 4 kerosene lamps, 2 battery powered lamps that light LEDs to look like a kerosene lamp (they use C batteries though, that was a pain, nothing else in the house uses Cs), and assorted selection of flashlights and other such gear.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924993310937754220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-86100863109136845982012-12-19T04:20:29.977-08:002012-12-19T04:20:29.977-08:00Thank you for mentioning at the end that oil lamps...Thank you for mentioning at the end that oil lamps are beautiful. Although I completely understand the need for practicality, beauty feeds the human soul and I think sometimes we underestimate how much we'll appreciate a little beauty in times of challenge - be a week long power outage or a much longer ordeal. Little things really will make a difference. :)Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14749612769351728802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-49285102635446187512012-12-19T04:06:05.595-08:002012-12-19T04:06:05.595-08:00I saw this lamp on engadet.
It does away with the ...I saw this lamp on engadet.<br />It does away with the need for kerosine.<br />Mayby something you can rig up yourself.<br /><br />http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/06/gravitylight-uses-weight-to-illuminate-without-batteries-or-fuel/<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-73571008332967330582012-12-19T02:40:09.245-08:002012-12-19T02:40:09.245-08:00Thanks so much Patrice for the test results.
There...Thanks so much Patrice for the test results.<br />There is a great product now called Pri-D ( google it) that will help prolong the life of both diesel and kerosene. The product claims it can even restore fuel that has turned to sludge. Haven't tried that, but we do treat stored fuels with both Pri D and Pri G ( for gas) as a general rule. Thanks again, the time you take to share your experiences is much appreciated.Julhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17393501251032635028noreply@blogger.com