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From: Janet
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2000 1:40pm
Subject: Oil lamps
I have a question about the fuel used in oil lamps. I use them quite a bit and so they get expensive if I use lamp oil and have started using kerosene and would like to know what I can use to make them smell nice when they burn and maybe get rid of some of the kerosene smell and can I use that in the heaters as well?
Mumsy
Plymouth, IN
From: Joanie MacPhee
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2000 1:49pm
Use the highest quality cleanest Kerosene available for your lamps, there is a name for it, but I do not remember what it is and keep the wicks trimmed that is all I know.
Joanie
From: HP Authorized Customer
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2000 4:06pm
I add "Kero-Klean" fuel treatment to all my kerosene heaters and lamps. It reduces the odor, cleans the wick and removes any water that might be in the kerosene. You can get it at most lumber yards like Home Depot that sell kerosene heaters.
Here some info on Kero-Klean.
http://www.aladdinknights.org/bboard/archives/Q0000258.htm
For what it's worth, here's a little tip: I soak all my new wicks in 75% solution of distilled vinegar overnight then hang it outside to dry. It helps the wick burn longer and I don't think it chars up so bad.
Note: I only do this to brand,new,never used before wicks.
Connie
From: Cathie Beck
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2000 2:23pm
Hi Mumsy,
My hubby told me that kerosene is the same as lamp oil....Ok, I have some doubts that it would smell the same when burning, but in reading other's posts on this subject, it sounds logical to
me that it's going to be better smelling as Joanie posted...buying the cleanest kerosene available. I have no clue on what is done to lamp oil (unscented) to clean up the smell. We do use oil lamps frequently in winter because of the power outages of usual cause....a tree coming down and ripping the power line down with it.
This topic did remind me of my maternal grandparents house in San Francisco with the kerosene heater in the bathroom and the toilet on a stand with the tank up above with the pull chain,
and the old claw-foot bathtub.
Cathie
From: LadyGibs
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2000 10:36am
Mumsy,
There is such a product that you can add to kerosene to make it smell better. If I am not mistake it comes in different scents. I used to buy it at the local Wal-mart store in the department where they sell the kerosene heaters (this has been a few years ago). But I am sure they still have it or something similar out on the market. Hope this helps.
Tammy